Lime Cordiale
Lime Cordiale are an Australian pop rock group from Sydney, New South Wales, formed in 2009. The band consists of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, with additional members James Jennings, Felix Bornholt and Nicholas Polovineo.[1] They released their debut studio album Permanent Vacation in 2017. The group have performed at Groovin' the Moo[2] and South by Southwest (SXSW).[3] At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards they were nominated in eight categories and won Breakthrough Artist – Release for their second album, 14 Steps to a Better You (July 2020).
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Chugg Entertainment |
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| Website | www |
Career
2009–2016: Early EPs
Lime Cordiale formed in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in September 2009[4] and consisted of brothers Oli Leimbach and Louis Leimbach, Brendan Champion and James Jennings. The group came about after they recognised their mutual love of all things pop and their desire to create original and exciting music. They began to perform gigs around Sydney[5]
After spotting them at a band competition, Icehouse frontman, Iva Davies promptly made contact and a mentoring partnership began with Iva and the band heading to the studio to produce some tracks. In 2011 Lime Cordiale supported Icehouse, on their comeback tour of 2011.[5] In 2011, the duo released three singles via Bandcamp and played over 60 live shows.[5]
In July 2012, Lime Cordiale released their debut extended play Faceless Cat, which included the single "Pretty Girl".[6]
In 2013, Lime Cordiale released their second extended play Falling Up the Stairs which included the singles "Bullshit Aside" and "Sleeping At Your Door". The EP was produced by Daniel Denholm.[4]
In 2015, they released three singles and in November 2015, released their third extended play Road to Paradise.
2017–2019: Permanent Vacation and 14 Steps to a Better You
In August 2017, Lime Cordiale released "Temper Temper", the lead single from their debut studio album, which was released in October 2017, titled Permanent Vacation,[7] which was produced by Dave Hammer.[8] Permanent Vacation peaked at number 79 on the ARIA charts.
In January 2019, their single "Dirt Cheap" placed 86th on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018.[9]
In February 2019, they released the single "Money".[10]
In May 2019, they premiered their single "Inappropriate Behaviour" on Triple J where they also talked about their forthcoming new album.[11]
In September 2019, they released the single "Robbery", a song about "chasing after a girl who has stolen your heart". This came alongside the news of a national tour to support the release.[12]
In January 2020, they had four songs in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2019, with "Robbery" placing at number 7.[13]
In July 2020, the band released 14 Steps to a Better You, which peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Charts. A reissue, 14 Steps to a Better You (Relapse), was released on 13 November 2020 and includes an additional 6 tracks.
In November 2020, Lime Cordiale appeared on ABC TV's QandA.
2021–present: Cordi Elba and "Facts of Life"
In September 2021, Lime Cordiale released the single "Apple Crumble" and announced a collaborative EP with English actor and musician Idris Elba, titled Cordi Elba The EP was released on 14 January 2022[14] and peaked at number 9 on the ARIA charts. On 8 April 2022, Lime Cordiale released "Facts of Life".[15] In July, Lime Cordiale released "Country Club".[16]
Band members
Current members
- Oli Leimbach – guitar, clarinet, vocals
- Louis Leimbach – bass guitar, trumpet, vocals, kazoo
Touring members[17]
- James Jennings – drums
- Felix Bornholdt – keyboards
- Nick Polovineo – trombone, guitar
Discography
- Permanent Vacation (2017)
- 14 Steps to a Better You (2020)
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR Awards of 2021 | 14 Steps to a Better You | Best Independent Rock Album or EP | Nominated | [18][19] |
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) to recognise composing and song writing skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Louis Leimback, Oli Leimback (of Lime Cordiale) | Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | [20] |
| "Robbery" | Most Performed Alternative Work | Nominated | ||
| "On Our Own (Louis Leimbach, Oliver Leimbach, David Haddad, Michael Wofford) | Song of the Year | Shortlisted | [21] | |
| 2022 | "Reality Check Please" (Louis Leimbach, Oliver Leimbach, David Haddad) | Most Performed Alternate Work of the Year | Pending | [22] |
| Song of the Year | Shortlisted | [23] |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. In 2020, Lime Cordiale were nominated for 8 awards, winning one.[24]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 Steps to a Better You | Album of the Year | Nominated | [24] |
| Best Group | Nominated | |||
| Breakthrough Artist | Won | |||
| Best Independent Release | Nominated | |||
| Best Pop Release | Nominated | |||
| "Robbery" | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Video | Nominated | |||
| Louis Leimbach for 14 Steps to a Better You | Best Cover Art | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Lime Cordiale – Relapse Tour | Best Australian Live Act | Won | [25] |
| 2022 | "Apple Crumble" | Best Video | Pending | [26] |
Environmental Music Prize
The Environmental Music Prize is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.[27]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Addicted to the Sunshine" | Environmental Music Prize | Nominated | [28] |
J Awards
Commencing in 2005, 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. Lime Cordiale have received one nomination.[29]
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. Lime Cordiale have been nominated for one award.[31]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lime Cordiale | NSW Act Voice of the Year | Nominated |
Rolling Stone Australia Awards
The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[32]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 Steps to a Better You | Best Record | Nominated | [33] |
| Lime Cordiale | Rolling Stone Reader's Award | Nominated |
Personal life
Oil and Louis' father is film producer Bill Leimbach[34] who has worked on Australian films and television shows such as Beneath Hill 60.[35]
References
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- ^ "LIME CORDIALE". ANU. ANU. Retrieved 2 Nov 2018.
- ^ Rhea, Ryan (6 April 2018). "SXSW Guest Review: Lime Cordiale: Catchy but not catching fire". The AU Review.
- ^ a b "Lime Cordiale". AllMusic. 26 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Lime Cordiale Sydney EP Launch". IMC Music. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "Faceless Cat – CD by Lime Cordiale". JB Hi-Fi. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ Toubro, Tanja Brooks. "Lime Cordiale's 'Permanent Vacation' is the debut album we were hoping for". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ Mack, Emmy. "Lime Cordiale Announce Debut Album 'Permanent Vacation' & Huge National Tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Triple J Hottest 100". triple J. ABC. Retrieved 1 Jan 2019.
- ^ "Lime Cordiale Release new single Money". U Music Publishing. February 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Newstead, Al. "First Spin: Lime Cordiale's sunny new song pushes them further into the limelight". triple J. ABC. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ English, Laura (20 September 2019). "Lime Cordiale drop single 'Robbery' with video & add more dates to national tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Billie Eilish tops Triple J Hottest 100". auspOp. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ Triscari, Caleb (22 September 2021). "Lime Cordiale announce joint mini-album with Idris Elba". NME Australia. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Facts of life is out this Friday!". Twitter. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Lime Cordiale Unveil "Ridiculous" New Single, "Country Club"". MusicFeeds. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Reid, Poppy (19 October 2020). "Lime Cordiale: The path less traveled". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 2021 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "One of these songs will be the Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year!". APRA AMCOS. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards". The Industry Observer. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "2022 Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year shortlist revealed!". APRA AMCOS. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ a b "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song". The Music Network. May 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Prize". Environmental Music Prize. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Here are your nominees for the 2020 J Awards!". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ Triscari, Caleb (19 November 2020). "Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". National Live Music Awards. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ Barnes, Amelia (5 December 2011). . The AU Review. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Tash Sultana, Tkay Maidza, and Tame Impala Lead Rolling Stone Australia Awards Winners". Rolling Stone Australia. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Pittwater Online News". www.pittwateronlinenews.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Bill Leimbach". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
External links
- Official website
- Lime Cordiale discography at Discogs