The Slingers

The Slingers are an Australian alt-country group from Melbourne. They released their debut studio album Sentimentalism in July 2023.^[1]

The Slingers performing at Seasonal Fruits Festival in Brisbane, September 2023

The Slingers
Origin	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	Alternative country
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Flightless

History

2017–present: Formation and Sentimentalism

The Slingers released their debut EP Fake Fruit in June 2017.^[2][3] This was followed by Satin Coffin in June 2020.^[4]

The Slingers released their debut studio album Sentimentalism on 7 July 2023. Vocalist Robert J. Mahon said, "It's about people finding love as they struggle through the age of loneliness. We certainly don't want to come across as cynical or making some sort of grand social commentary. It's about love, and it's a happy thing."^[3]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		AUS [5]
Sentimentalism	Released: 7 July 2023[3] Label: Flightless (FLT-085) Format: LP, digital	59

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details

Title	Details
Fake Fruit	Released: June 2017[2] Label: The Slingers Format: Digital
Satin Coffin	Released: June 2020[4] Label: The Slingers Format: Digital

References

1. Young, David James (7 July 2023). "The Slingers – Sentimentalism review: underground sensations surface with an impressive "motel pop" debut". NME. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
2. "Track of the Day :: The Slingers – This Time". October 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
3. "The Slingers Share 'Down to the Bone', Announce Tour". Music Feeds. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
4. "Premiere The Slingers Satin Coffin". Trouble Juice. June 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
5. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 17 July 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1741. Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 July 2023. p. 6.