Ruby Fields
Ruby Fields is an Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and occasional radio host.[1] In 2018, she released her debut EP Your Dad's Opinion for Dinner, followed by the popular singles "I Want", "P Plates", and "Ritalin". Her single "Dinosaurs" reached #9 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018.
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Ruby Fields performing at St Jerome's Laneway Festival, 2019 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Ruby Phillips |
Born | 30 April 1998 |
Origin | Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Indie rock, punk rock |
Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, guitarist |
Instruments | vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2016 | –present
Website | www |
In 2019, she released her second EP Permanent Hermit, which contained the singles "Dinosaurs", "Climate", and "Trouble".[2]
Early life
Fields' hometown is Cronulla in southern Sydney. She began songwriting when she was 11[3] and busking when she was 13.[4] Fields spent several years learning how to build guitars and repair music equipment from her friend's father.[5][4] She grew up listening to bands such as AC/DC, Fleetwood Mac, and Guns N' Roses.[6]
Music career
2016–2018: Early years and Your Dad's Opinion for Dinner
Since 2016, Fields has been performing live with supporting band members; Adam Newling on lead guitar, Tas Wilson on bass guitar, and Patrick Rogers on drums.[7]
In 2017, Fields uploaded her debut single "I Want" to the Triple J Unearthed website, which was played on nationwide radio station Triple J on the same day.[8] The track, along with her follow-up single "P Plates", reached the top 200 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2017.[9]
Fields performed at The Plot 2017 and South by Southwest 2018.[10] She also supported Ball Park Music and San Cisco on tour in 2018, and performed at St Jerome's Laneway Festival in 2019.[11]
2019: Permanent Hermit
On 27 January 2019, her song "Dinosaurs" reached number 9 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018. In March 2019, Fields released "Climate" and announced the release of her second EP Permanent Hermit, which was released on the 3rd of May.
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [12] | ||
Your Dad's Opinion for Dinner |
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26[upper-alpha 1] |
Permanent Hermit |
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Notes
- A physical release combined both EPs, as did ARIA's chart listing.[14]
Singles
Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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"I Want"[16] | 2017 | Your Dad's Opinion for Dinner | |
"P Plates"[17] | |||
"Ritalin"[18] | 2018 | ||
"Dinosaurs"[19] | Permanent Hermit | ||
"The Unguarded Moment"(Triple J Like a Version)[21] | 2019 | Like A Version: Volume Fifteen | |
"Climate"[2] | Permanent Hermit | ||
"Trouble"[22] | |||
"Pretty Grim"[23] | 2020 | TBA | |
Awards
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. Fields has been nominated for one award.[24][25]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2020 | "Dinosaurs" | Most Performed Rock Work of the Year | Nominated |
J Award
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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J Awards of 2017[26] | herself | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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National Live Music Awards of 2020[27] | Ruby Fields | NSW Act Voice of the Year | Nominated |
References
- Jenke, Tyler (25 June 2019). "Ruby Fields will be taking over the triple j Breakfast slot next week". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- "First Spin: Ruby Fields unveils new single 'Climate' from new EP, Permanent Hermit". ABC. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- triple j. "Meet The Overnight Sensation, Ruby Fields" – via YouTube.
- Adamson, WORDS Gigi Perry PHOTOGRAPHY Sarah (22 August 2018). "Ruby Fields". Russh.
- "Ruby Fields is Growing up in Real Time". Monster Children. 8 June 2018.
- "RUBY FIELDS". triple j Unearthed. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "RUBY FIELDS - About". Facebook. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- "St Jerome's Laneway Festival - Melbourne". melbourne.lanewayfestival.com.
- Newstead, Al (27 February 2018). "First Spin: Ruby Fields announces debut EP with 'Ritalin'". triple j. ABC.
- "Ruby Fields, Sloan Peterson, Keith Urban headed to SXSW 2018". The Industry Observer. The Brag. 11 October 2017.
- "Triple J staff & listeners are going nuts for the new Ruby Fields song". Tone Deaf. The Brag. 18 September 2018.
- "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". ARIA. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- "Your Dad's Opinion for Dinner – EP by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- "P!nk holds #1 for second week with Hurts 2B Human". ARIA Charts. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- Newstead, Al (20 February 2019). "Ya gal Ruby Fields announces national tour and new EP". ABC. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- "I Want – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- "P Plates – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- "Ritalin – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- "Dinosaurs – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles". ARIA. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- "The Unguarded Moment (triple j Like a Version) – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- "Trouble – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- "Pretty Grim – Single by Ruby Fields on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- "Tones and I Leads Nominations for 2020 Virtual APRA Awards". Noise11. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- "2020 Awards". APRA. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- "The J Award 2017". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". NLMAs. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.