Body Type

This article is about the Australian rock band. For other topics, see Constitution type.

Body Type are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney, New South Wales. The group consists of Sophie McComish, Annabel Blackman, Georgia Wilkinson-Derums, and Cecil Coleman. They have released two extended plays: Body Type (2018) and EP2 (2019). Their debut album, Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising, was released in May 2022.

Body Type
Body Type performing at Roskilde Festival 2023
Background information
Origin	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Post-punk, garage rock[1]
Years active	2016 (2016)–present
Labels	Partisan Records Poison City Records
Members	Sophie McComish Annabel Blackman Georgia Wilkinson-Derums Cecil Coleman
Website	www.bodytypeband.com

History

2016–2019: Early singles, Body Type, and EP2

Body Type was formed in Sydney, New South Wales as an all-female rock group consisting of Sophie McComish, Annabel Blackman, Georgia Wilkinson-Derums, and Cecil Coleman.^[2] The band's first singles were "2 6 4" and "Ludlow", released in November 2016. These were followed by "Silver" in August 2017, and in 2018, "Arrow" and "Palms" were released in April and September, respectively. "Palms" became the lead single for the band's debut extended play,^[3][4] the self-titled Body Type, which was released on 19 October 2018 through Partisan Records.^[3][5] The EP featured a new version of "Ludlow", titled "Ludlow (Do You Believe In Karma?)".^[5] A music video for the reimagination was also released on the same day as the EP.^[6]

Following their debut EP, Body Type began working on a follow-up. On 4 March 2019, EP2 was announced for release on 3 May 2019. The lead single, along with an accompanying music video, titled "Stingray", was released on the same day.^[7] The song received praise,^[8] with Dan Condon of Double J calling it their best work yet.^[9] "Stingray" was followed by "Free To Air" and its music video on 8 April.^[10][11] A third and final single, "Uma", was released on 2 May, one day before the release of EP2. "Uma" also had an accompanying music video.^[12] Like Body Type, EP2 was released through Partisan Records. EP2 was included in Stereogum's list of the best EPs of 2019.^[13]

2022–present: Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising

Body Type announced the release of their debut album, Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising, on 10 February 2022, alongside the release of the album's first single: "Sex & Rage".^[14] On the same day, they also announced that they had departed Partisan Records and signed with the Melbourne-based independent record label Poison City Records.^[15] The album's single, "The Charm", was released on 28 April 2022.^[16] The album was released on 20 May 2022 via Poison City Records.^[16]

In February 2023, Body Type released "Miss the World", the first single from the band's second studio album, Expired Candy, scheduled for released in 2023.^[17] In March, they released the album's second single "Holding On".^[18] In an album review, Ellie Robinson from NME said "Expired Candy is very aptly titled: it's much sweeter and more approachable than LP1, but stands out with a distinct pang of sourness. It sounds like a DIY punk band's take on a power-pop record – precisely because it is – and with every jagged harmony and bent hook they use to command your full attention, it becomes clearer and clearer just how well Body Type nailed the brief."^[19]

Discography

Albums

Title	Album details
Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising	Released: 20 May 2022 Label: Poison City Records[16]
Expired Candy	Released: 2 June 2023[17] Label: Poison City Records

EPs

Title	EP details
Body Type	Released: 19 October 2018[5] Label: Partisan Records
EP2	Released: 3 May 2019 Label: Partisan Records[20]

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.
2023	Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising	Best Independent Punk Album or EP	Nominated	[21][22]

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It exists to discover, reward and promote new Australian music of excellence.^[23]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2022	Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising	Australian Music Prize	Nominated	[24]

National Live Music Awards

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.
2023	Sophie McComish (Body Type)	Best Live Guitarist	Nominated	[25][26]
	Body Type	Best Live Act	Nominated

References

1. Heavisides, Simon (20 May 2022). "Body Type empower and entertain on the coruscating Everything is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
2. Carew, Anthony (25 May 2022). "International Pop Underground: Body Type Battle Music-Biz Sexism with Guitars Turned Up To 11". 3RRR. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
3. "Sydney's Body Type make fun, full of character surf rock - hear the brilliant 'Palms'". DIY Magazine. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
4. Renshaw, David (13 September 2018). "Body Type's "Palms" breathes new life into garage rock". The Fader. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
5. Smith, Thomas (19 October 2018). "'Disco rippers and dentist digressions': Body Type's debut EP is a wild ride". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
6. "Body Type share video for 'Ludlow (Do You Believe In Karma?)'". DIY Magazine. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
7. "Aussie newcomers Body Type have announced an EP, and teamed up with a stingray called Freckle for their new vid". Dork. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
8. Kenneally, Cerys (4 March 2019). "Body Type announce new EP with dizzying lead single 'Stingray'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
9. Condon, Dan (4 March 2019). "Body Type sound better than ever on 'Stingray'". Double J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
10. Duffy, Connor (8 April 2019). "Body Type – "Free To Air" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
11. "Body Type share playful new track 'Free to Air' and accompanying surreal video". DIY Magazine. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
12. "Body Type share new track "Uma"". DIY Magazine. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
13. Rettig, James (4 December 2019). "25 Great EPs From 2019". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
14. Gallagher, Alex (10 February 2022). "Body Type announce debut album 'Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising'". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
15. Jenke, Tyler (10 February 2022). "Song You Need to Know: Body Type, 'Sex & Rage'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
16. Mylrea, Hannah (25 April 2022). "Body Type on their fiery debut album: 'I was trying to occupy the space that is so stereotypically male'". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
17. "San Cisco, The Kid LAROI & More: This Week's Best New Music". Music Feeds. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
18. "Body Type, Forest Claudette & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
19. "What's new this month? Here are 10 Australian release picks for June 2023". NME. June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
20. Richards, Will (10 May 2019). "Body Type - EP2 review". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
21. "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
22. "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
23. "About the AMP". Australian Music Prize. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
24. "Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize". Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
25. "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
26. "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.