Tim & Jean
| Company type | Music duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Headquarters | Mandurah , Australia |
| Products | Indie pop music |
Tim & Jean was an indie pop pair originating from Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia, featuring members Tim Ayre and Jean Capotorto. They gained recognition for their vibrant performances at major festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, Good Vibrations, Future Music Festival, and Falls Festival. In 2011, they earned two WAMi Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Commercial Pop Act.
Biography
Starting out by producing demos in Capotorto's bedroom studio located in Mandurah, the duo gained initial exposure through MySpace. Their track "Come Around" advanced them to the finals of Triple J's Unearthed High School competition, subsequently leading to an invitation to perform at the Parklife Music Festival. Both artists brought prior musical backgrounds: Tim had experience playing alongside jazz trumpeter James Morrison at age 12 and fronted the Mandurah-based band You, Me and Ryan, which toured across Western Australia for a couple of years; meanwhile, Jean was active as a guitarist in regional rock groups. Their career also included international gigs, supporting notable artists like Moby. Their synth-heavy sound was often likened to that of the U.S. retro-pop ensemble Passion Pit.
Their first album, Like What, was released in April 2011 and reached number 12 on the ARIA Album Charts.
In November 2012, Tim Ayre revealed that following Jean Capotorto's sudden exit, the band would continue under the new name The Lazy Calm.
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Like What |
|
12 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Come Around" | 2009 | Like What |
| "I Can Show You" | 2010 | |
| "Don't Stop" |
West Australian Music Industry Awards
The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are yearly honors celebrating achievements within the local contemporary music scene, organized by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM).
| 2011 | Tim & Jean | Best Electronic Music Act | Won |
| 2011 | Tim & Jean | Best Commercial Pop | Won |