C.O.F.F.I.N | |
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Origin | Sydney, Australia[1] |
Genres | Punk, rock[1] |
Years active | 2005–present |
Website | www |
Children of Finland Fighting in Norway, (abbreviated to C.O.F.F.I.N) are an Australian punk and rock music group formed in Sydney in 2005.[1]
Their fifth studio album Australia Stops[2] peaked at number 47 on the Australian Albums Chart and number 23 on the UK Albums Chart in September 2023.
History
[edit]Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) formed in 2005 by Sydney schoolmates.[1]
They self-released their debut studio album, Under the Influence in 2010.[3]
In June 2018, the group released their third studio album, Piss~Up.[4]
In September 2020, the group released their self-titled album via Legless Records. The album was preceded by single "Fast Love".[5]
In September 2023, the group released their fifth studio album, Australia Stops.[2] The album was preceded by singles "Cut You Off" and "Give Me a Bite"[6] Band member Ben Portnoy called the album their "most well put together". The album was released following tours in North America and Europe.[7]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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AUS [8] |
UK [9] | ||
Under the Influence |
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Spring Break at the Asylum |
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Piss~Up |
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Children of Finland Fighting in Norway |
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Australia Stops |
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47 | 28 |
Live albums
[edit]Title | EP details |
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Live at the Leagues Club 15.06.18 |
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Extended plays
[edit]Title | EP details |
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On the Gronk |
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Be Gone |
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C.O.F.F.I.N / MINI SKIRT (split EP with Mini Skirt) |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | Australia Stops | Best Independent Heavy Album or EP | Nominated | [14] |
National Live Music Awards
[edit]The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | C.O.F.F.I.N | Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act | Won | [15][16] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "C.O.F.F.I.N Unearthed". Triple J. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "C.O.F.F.I.N Announce National Tour Behind Forthcoming Album 'Australia Stops'". Music Feeds. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N Under The Influence trailer". YouTube. April 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Piss Up by C.O.F.F.I.N". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b "C.O.F.F.I.N announce new self-titled album, share first single 'Fast Love'". NME. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N. Australia Stops 09/15/2023". Punk Rock Theory. July 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "The Sydney band that's more popular overseas than in Australia". Sydney Morning Herald. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N on Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Live At The Leagues Club by Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "On the Gronk by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Be Gone by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "COFFIN MINI SKIRT by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.