Trial Kennedy
| Company type | Rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Studio albums, extended plays, singles |
Trial Kennedy was a rock group originating from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, established in 2002. Throughout their career, they launched two studio albums, each securing a position within the top 50 of the Australian charts, before their dissolution in 2012.
2002–2006: Initial EP Releases
The band's debut offering was the independently produced EP Present for a Day in 2004, with production handled by Kalju Tonuma. This was succeeded by another EP titled Picture Frame in 2006, which Tonuma also produced.
2007–2012: Releases of New Manic Art and Living Undesigned
Their first full-length album, New Manic Art, arrived on 31 May 2008 and was produced by Nick DiDia. It entered the ARIA Charts at position 24. Tracks such as "Neighbours" and "Colour Day Tours" received considerable airplay on Triple J.
In September 2010, Trial Kennedy commenced recording their sophomore album at Melbourne’s Sing Sing Recording Studios with producer Eric J. The initial single "Strange Behaviour," released on 10 November 2010, enjoyed frequent rotation on Triple J. Following this, "Best of Tomorrow" was issued on 4 March 2011. The album Living Undesigned was launched on 13 May 2011 and reached number 48 on the ARIA Charts. Beat Magazine praised it as a "dynamic and enjoyable rock record: energetic, diverse, and packed with memorable tracks."
On 16 April 2012, the band publicly declared their breakup through Facebook and announced farewell tour dates scheduled for June 2012, featuring supporting acts Foreshadowed, My Echo, and Sendfire. Their concluding show took place at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne on 23 June 2012.
2013: Activities Following Disbandment
In April 2013, Tim tried out for Season 2 of The Voice (Australia). After two judges expressed interest by turning their chairs, he selected Delta Goodrem as his mentor. He triumphed in the Battle Rounds against Oscar Chavesz and progressed through the Showdown Rounds as one of the final four contestants on Goodrem's team.
In November 2017, Trial Kennedy announced a reunion concert set for 26 May 2018 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of New Manic Art.
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| New Manic Art |
|
24 |
| Living Undesigned |
|
48 |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Present for a Day |
|
| Picture Frame |
|
| The Birds and the Bees (with Horsell Common) |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Great Escape" | 2006 | Template:Non-album single |
| "Neighbours" | 2008 | New Manic Art |
| "Colour Day Tours" | ||
| "Sunday Warning" | ||
| "Strange Behaviour" | 2010 | Living Undesigned |
| "Best of Tomorrow" | 2011 | |
| "Exology" |
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (AIR Awards) serve as an annual platform to honor and highlight achievements within Australia's independent music industry.
|- | 2011 | Living Undesigned | Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album | |-