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Georgia Claire Flipo (born 22 September 1993), known professionally as G Flip, is an Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Melbourne, Victoria. Their debut studio album, About Us, was released on 30 August 2019. Its follow-up, Drummer, followed almost four years later on 11 August 2023.
G Flip has released several platinum-charting singles, including "Killing My Time" and "Drink Too Much", while Drummer topped the ARIA Albums Chart the week of its release. G Flip's music has found itself particularly popular with listeners of Australian radio station triple j: Drummer won the 2023 J Award for Australian Album Of The Year, and seven songs from it were voted into that year's Hottest 100 countdown – setting the record for the most entries by a single artist in one countdown, with G Flip ranking in equal third place for most Triple J Hottest 100 entries of all time.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Georgia Claire Flipo[4][5] attended kindergarten at Farm Road Pre-School in Cheltenham, Victoria, primary school at Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School (OLA) in Cheltenham, Victoria and secondary school at Star of the Sea College in Brighton, Victoria, graduating in 2011.[6] G Flip studied a Bachelor of Music Performance at Box Hill Institute.[7][8][9]
Musical career
[edit]G Flip started playing drums at the age of nine, and percussion still forms a big part of their songwriting process, despite now being a multi-instrumentalist.[10] They said that they "spent most of 2017 holed up in [their] bedroom writing and recording",[11] having previously performed in different Melbourne music acts as a session drummer and occasional backup vocalist.[12]
They then decided to adopt the name "G Flip" (derived from their father's nickname as "Mr Flip"[13]) as their stage name and try their hand at going solo.[14] In February 2018, they uploaded their debut single "About You" to Triple J Unearthed and that same day their track was premiered on Triple J.[11] The song was officially released on 2 March 2018. Pitchfork named it "Best New Track"[15] and the music video, filmed on their iPhone, was featured in YouTube's New Music Playlist.[16] This piqued international interest, and G Flip was subsequently invited to play their first ever solo show at SXSW in Austin, Texas the following month.[16] G Flip's follow up track "Killing My Time" was released in May 2018. In November, G Flip was nominated for a J Award as Unearthed Artist of the Year[17] and was the inaugural winner of the ARIA Emerging Artist Scholarship.[18] In December, G Flip performed "Proud Mary" and "Blame It on the Boogie" at the ABC's "The Night is Yours" New Year's Eve Celebration 2018 at the Sydney Opera House,[19] and their song "About You" was featured in Season 2, Episode 10 of The Bold Type.[20]
In January 2019, "About You" polled at number 38 and "Killing My Time" at number 62 in the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100.[21] In July 2019, G Flip won Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year at the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) Awards.[22] Their debut studio album was released on 30 August 2019.[23] G Flip worked with Ariel Rechtshaid on their track "I Am Not Afraid". Rechtshaid noted to Rolling Stone that "G Flip is a phenomenal musician... [they're] a strong songwriter and [have] a very authentic voice, and [they're] a badass producer."[24]
In January 2020, "Drink Too Much" polled at number 6, "Lover" at number 58, "Stupid" at number 66, "I Am Not Afraid" at number 77 in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100.[25] In 2021, G Flip performed in Troye Sivan's live version of the song "In a Dream" playing drums in the video.[26] They released a new single "Waste of space" on 14 July 2022.[27] On 28 June 2023, G Flip announced that their second studio album, Drummer, would be released on 11 August 2023.[28] The album, on which all 11 songs were co-produced and co-written by G Flip, was released on that date.[29] It was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Independent Release, Best Rock Album and Best Solo Artist at the 2023 ARIA Music Awards,[30] and won Australian Album of the Year at the 2023 J Awards.[31][32]
In September 2025, G Flip will release their third studio album, Dream Ride, preceded by the singles "Disco Cowgirl", "Big Ol' Hammer" and "In Another Life".[33]
Other activities
[edit]G Flip designed and released two sell-out collaborations with Crocs shoe manufacturers in 2020 and 2021. The shoe ranges included custom-designed "Jibbitz™ charms that adorn each pair... designed to represent little pieces of G Flip's life".[34] Both ranges sold out in minutes.[35] In July 2024, G Flip launched a new project and entered the alcoholic drinks market with Box Alcoholic Juice available in Australia at BWS stores nationally.[36]
Personal life
[edit]G Flip is informally referred to as simply "G".[37][13][38] They are non-binary[6] and use they/them pronouns.[39]
In May 2022, American actress Chrishell Stause revealed that she was in a relationship with G Flip.[40][41][42] In May 2023, G Flip and Stause announced via Instagram that they had married.[43][38]
G Flip has been an avid Collingwood Football Club supporter since an early age[44] and is an advocate for women playing Australian Rules Football and the AFLW. They performed at the Adelaide Oval for the 2021 AFL Women's Grand Final[45] and again in Melbourne at the 2023 AFL Women's Grand Final.[46][47] They have also performed at the 2022 AFL Grand Final as part of the half-time entertainment.[48]
Discography
[edit]- About Us (2019)
- Drummer (2023)
- Dream Ride (2025)
Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The annual Australian Independent Record Awards celebrate the success of Australian independent musicians.[49][50]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | G Flip | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Won | [51] |
| 2020 | About Us | Best Independent Pop Album or EP | Nominated | [52] |
APRA Awards
[edit]The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Be Your Man" | Song of the Year | Shortlisted | [53][54] |
| "The Worst Person Alive" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry. G Flip has been nominated for nine awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | About Us | Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | [55][56] |
| Best Independent Release | Nominated | |||
| G Flip for "Drink Too Much" | Best Video | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Drummer | Album of the Year | Nominated | [57][58] |
| Best Solo Artist | Nominated | |||
| Best Independent Release | Nominated | |||
| Best Rock Album | Nominated | |||
| Kyle Caulfield for G Flip – "Good Enough" | Best Video | Won | ||
| Drummer Australian Tour | Best Australian Live Act | Won | ||
| 2024 | "The Worst Person Alive" | Song of the Year | Won | [59] |
| 2025 | "Disco Cowgirl" | Best Pop Release | Pending | [60] |
J Awards
[edit]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. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Themself | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Nominated | [61] |
| 2023 | Drummer | Australian Album of the Year | Won | [62][32] |
| G FLip | Australian Live Act of the Year | Nominated |
MTV Europe Music Awards
[edit]The MTV Europe Music Awards is an award presented by Viacom International Media Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Themself | Best Australian Act | Won | [63] |
Music Victoria Awards
[edit]The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.[64]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Themself | Breakthrough Act of 2019 | Won | [65] |
| 2021 | G Flip | Best Musician | Nominated | [66][67] |
| Best Solo Act | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Drummer | Best Album | Nominated | [68] |
| G Flip | Best Pop Work | Nominated | ||
| Best Solo Artist | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards
[edit]The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognize contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | G Flip | Best New Act | Nominated | [69][70] |
| Live Pop Act of the Year | Won | |||
| 2020 | G Flip | Live Drummer of the Year | Won | [71] |
| 2023 | G Flip | Best Live Drummer | Won | [72][73] |
| Musicians Making a Difference | Nominated |
Rolling Stone Australia Awards
[edit]The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drummer | Best Record | Nominated | [74] |
| 2025 | G Flip | Rolling Stone Readers Award | Shortlisted | [75] |
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[edit]G Flip
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Childhood and family background
Georgia Claire Flipo, professionally known as G Flip, was born on September 22, 1993, in St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.[8] She grew up in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, in what has been described as an affluent area, attending all-girls Catholic schools during her formative years.[9][10] Limited public information exists regarding Flipo's immediate family, though her uncle played a pivotal role in introducing her to music by gifting her a drum kit at age nine, sparking her initial interest in drumming.[11][12] Family members, including her father and sister, shared the nickname "Flip," derived from the surname Flipo, which later influenced her stage name.[13] Her upbringing in a suburban Melbourne household provided a stable, middle-class environment, with early musical exposure tied to personal gifts rather than formal family traditions in the arts.[14] By age twelve, she had begun taking drumming lessons, building on the self-directed practice that started in her bedroom setup.[15]Education and initial interests
Flipo attended Catholic all-girls schools in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs during primary and secondary education, including Star of the Sea College in Brighton for high school.[16][17] At age nine, an uncle gifted Flipo their first drum kit, igniting an early passion for percussion that led to enrollment in local bands by their early teens.[18][19] Formal drum instruction began at age twelve under Jenny Morrish, a high school music teacher whose guidance emphasized technique and enthusiasm, fostering Flipo's multi-instrumental development.[15][20] In year nine, at age thirteen, Flipo auditioned successfully to major in music at high school, studying music history, theory, and performance, which honed foundational skills through structured practice rather than informal play.[21] Self-taught proficiency on guitar and keyboards emerged during adolescence via bedroom experimentation, complementing drum-focused training and enabling rudimentary song composition by age fourteen.[22][1] These pursuits built resilience through repeated band performances at local venues, prioritizing rhythmic precision over vocal or melodic elements initially.[23] Post-secondary, Flipo pursued and completed a Bachelor of Music degree majoring in drums, supplementing academic study with part-time work at a drum shop to fund equipment and refine practical application.[24] This formal path, combined with self-directed exploration of indie and pop recordings, established a causal foundation for later production techniques, though no specialized conservatory training beyond the degree is documented.[25]Musical career
Early releases and breakthrough (2016–2019)
G Flip independently released their debut single "About You" on 13 February 2018, having written, produced, and recorded it in a home bedroom studio.[26] [27] The track's percussive, synth-driven structure and introspective lyrics about relational obsession marked an initial foray into indie pop with electronic and rock elements, self-released initially via platforms like Triple J Unearthed.[28] Following the single's upload, Flipo cold-called the Australian label Future Classic and secured a signing deal in early 2018, which facilitated wider distribution and promotion.[29] "About You" subsequently gained momentum on Australian radio stations and streaming services, accumulating over 120,000 views on its DIY music video and earning playlist placements that boosted visibility.[30] This traction culminated in the single polling at number 38 on Triple J's 2018 Hottest 100 countdown, announced in January 2019, signaling early national recognition.[31] Subsequent singles such as "Killing My Time" in June 2018 further built momentum, leading to festival slots including Laneway Festival in early 2019, where G Flip performed "About You" live.[32] In July 2019, G Flip received the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) Awards, affirming the causal progression from home production to industry breakthrough driven by organic streaming and radio play rather than major-label backing.[33]Debut album and rising prominence (2019–2021)
G Flip released their debut studio album, About Us, on August 30, 2019, through Future Classic.[34] The ten-track record, primarily self-produced by G Flip (Georgia Flipo) with additional contributions from Eric J. Dubowsky, Andrei Eremin, Babydaddy, and Tony Buchan, was recorded in Melbourne and draws from personal experiences of relational turmoil and emotional introspection. Themes center on the cycles of chaotic relationships, self-doubt, and resilience, as exemplified in tracks like "Drink Too Much," which reflects on alcohol-fueled arguments, and "Killing My Time," addressing stagnation in love.[33] [14] The album debuted and peaked at number 6 on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking G Flip's first entry into the top ten domestically.[4] Lead singles "Drink Too Much" and "Killing My Time," released earlier in 2019, achieved platinum certifications in Australia for exceeding 70,000 units each, driven by radio play and streaming momentum. G Flip's hands-on approach, including a full acoustic rendition of the album filmed in their bedroom and shared on YouTube, underscored a DIY ethos that resonated with early fans, fostering organic growth through social media and independent promotion.[35] Between 2019 and 2021, G Flip gained international visibility via Spotify editorial playlists, with "Drink Too Much" accumulating millions of streams and introducing the artist to audiences beyond Australia.[36] This exposure, combined with festival appearances and word-of-mouth from the album's raw vulnerability, elevated G Flip's profile, leading to collaborations and a dedicated following that emphasized their multi-instrumentalist authenticity over polished industry narratives.[37] The period solidified G Flip's reputation as an emerging indie pop force, with About Us serving as a foundation for subsequent breakthroughs without reliance on major-label hype.[38]Drummer era and commercial peak (2022–2023)
Drummer, G Flip's second studio album, was released on August 11, 2023, via Future Classic. The title underscored the artist's primary instrument and longstanding identity as a drummer, described by G Flip as "an ode to [their] kit" and a reflection on their formative years spent honing percussion skills. Themes throughout the record revolved around interpersonal relationships, emotional vulnerability, and introspection, with songs addressing cycles of love and separation; for instance, "The Worst Person Alive" confronts self-perceived failures in personal connections amid relational strain.[39][40][41] In production, G Flip prioritized rhythm as the foundational element, beginning sessions by refining drum grooves and building melodic hooks around layered beats and loops, which amplified the percussive drive across tracks. This approach fused indie pop structures with rock-inflected energy, incorporating elements of pop-punk urgency and anthemic choruses, while maintaining a raw, beat-forward aesthetic that highlighted the artist's multi-instrumental capabilities. Singles preceding the album—"Be Your Man," "The Worst Person Alive," "Good Enough," and "Australia"—established its sound, with "Be Your Man" emphasizing devoted partnership and "Good Enough" probing self-doubt in romantic contexts.[40][42][43] The album marked G Flip's commercial zenith to date, debuting at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart for the week ending August 18, 2023, supplanting prior releases and signaling robust domestic demand. This peak positioned Drummer as a benchmark for the artist's market traction in Australia, earning six ARIA Award nominations in categories including Album of the Year and Best Independent Release, reflective of critical and industry validation during the cycle. While exact unit sales figures were not publicly detailed by ARIA, the chart dominance aligned with certifications thresholds exceeding 35,000 equivalent units for gold status, underscoring empirical sales momentum driven by streaming and physical formats.[4][44][45][46]Dream Ride and recent developments (2024–2025)
G Flip released their third studio album, Dream Ride, on September 5, 2025, via AWAL Recordings.[47] The record marks a stylistic shift toward '80s-inspired rock, characterized by nostalgic elements such as sax solos, neon aesthetics, and a cinematic road-trip narrative evoking desert landscapes and tour-bus intensity.[48] To conceptualize the album, G Flip adopted the persona of "Butch Springsteen," described as a fictional masc lesbian, non-binary drumming and singing pop star who embodies the era's unapologetic energy, alongside influences like a "Masc Madonna" for production flair.[49] This approach stemmed from the artist's relocation to Los Angeles, where much of the recording occurred, facilitating immersion in American rock heritage and aiming for expanded international resonance beyond prior indie-pop roots.[50] Preceding the full release, G Flip issued lead single "In Another Life" on July 10, 2025, which previews the album's queer-infused themes of alternate realities, personal reinvention, and emotional introspection drawn from lived experiences of identity exploration and relational flux.[51] Additional tracks like "Disco Cowgirl" and "Bed on Fire" highlight the project's blend of high-energy pop-rock with introspective lyrics addressing self-discovery amid loss and transformation, as articulated in artist interviews.[52] Upon debut, Dream Ride garnered immediate streaming traction, with early metrics showing strong plays on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, though specific chart peaks remain nascent as of October 2025.[53] Post-release, G Flip has continued production refinements in Los Angeles, signaling ongoing evolution toward a hybrid of retro sonics and contemporary queer storytelling, unburdened by prior albums' constraints.[54] This phase underscores a deliberate pivot for broader appeal, leveraging U.S.-based collaborations to amplify causal factors like cultural immersion and market proximity over domestic Australian scenes.[55]Tours and live performances
Following the release of their debut album About Us in August 2019, G Flip conducted a national Australian tour that saw multiple dates sell out, prompting additional shows in major cities including Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.[56][57][58] The tour highlighted G Flip's high-energy live drumming style, with performances emphasizing multi-instrumental capabilities and audience engagement through dynamic sets.[59] G Flip expanded internationally with their first North American headlining tour in 2023, supporting the album Drummer, which featured sold-out venues and showcased an evolution toward larger production setups with intensified percussion elements.[60][61] Subsequent tours, including the 2025 Dream Ride Tour, continued this progression, with headlining dates at prominent venues such as the Ogden Theatre in Denver on October 24, 2025, and the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on October 27, 2025.[62][63][64] Live setlists have evolved to blend early hits like "About You" with newer tracks such as "Get Me Outta Here" and "Australia," reflecting a shift from indie rock roots to broader pop-rock anthems performed with consistent high-energy delivery.[65][66] These performances prioritize G Flip's drumming prowess, often incorporating extended solos and audience participation to maintain a raw, visceral connection.[67]Musical style, influences, and production techniques
G Flip's music fuses indie pop and indie rock genres, characterized by a rhythmic intensity driven by layered percussion that forms the structural backbone of tracks. This drum-centric approach reflects their proficiency as a multi-instrumentalist, where beats not only propel momentum but also shape melodic phrasing and harmonic progression, creating a propulsive energy akin to live band dynamics.[68][9] Key production techniques emphasize organic instrumentation, with G Flip performing drums, guitar, bass, and keyboards to construct dense, self-contained arrangements that avoid reliance on pre-fabricated digital loops or samples. This hands-on method, often involving iterative layering of live takes, yields a raw, tactile sonics profile that prioritizes instrumental interplay over polished post-production effects. Self-mixing elements further enable precise control over drum tones and spatial dynamics, transitioning from initial home-based sketches to refined studio outputs while preserving an unfiltered immediacy.[19][69][9] Influences draw heavily from 1980s rock aesthetics, particularly Bruce Springsteen's use of relentless kick-drum patterns and expansive, narrative-driven rhythms, which G Flip emulates through analogous percussive motifs paired with subtle orchestral accents like glockenspiel. Additional drumming inspirations include punk-inflected precision from figures such as Travis Barker, contributing to the style's edged, high-energy pulse without veering into overt aggression. These elements combine to evoke a working-class rock ethos, adapted through contemporary indie sensibilities for broad accessibility.[70][71][49]Reception and impact
Critical reception and achievements
G Flip's debut EP About Us (2019) garnered praise for its raw emotional delivery and drum-driven energy, with Pitchfork noting the self-assured edge in tracks like "Killing My Time," which featured dancehall-inspired rhythms and marked a confident evolution from the viral hit "About You."[38] The EP's relatable themes of heartbreak and introspection contributed to its breakthrough status in Australian indie circles. Subsequent releases built on this foundation, with DRUMMER (2023) earning a four-star review from Rolling Stone Australia, which highlighted its "range and rawness" alongside politically and culturally driven elements that positioned G Flip as an emerging global talent.[72] Critics appreciated the album's multi-layered production, blending funk and pride in personal storytelling.[41] Live performances have been a consistent point of acclaim, with reviewers emphasizing G Flip's commanding stage presence and ability to foster communal energy. A 2023 concert review described the show as delivering "immaculate energy" and a "warm embrace," mirroring the artist's dynamic drumming and audience engagement.[73] Aggregated live ratings from platforms like LiveRate affirm this, rating G Flip as an "impressive live performer" based on multiple concert critiques praising strengths in hooks and transitions between pop and rock.[74] These elements have helped elevate visibility for Australian indie acts, as evidenced by G Flip's inclusion in the GRAMMY Museum's Spotlight series on June 26, 2023, where an intimate discussion underscored their creative process and rising career trajectory.[61] Across discography, About Us, DRUMMER, and Dream Ride (2025) have maintained solid critical scores, averaging around 66 out of 100 on aggregate sites, reflecting steady praise for upward artistic progression and genre-blending innovation.[75] Outlets like The Soundboard lauded Dream Ride as G Flip's "comfortable best," citing its continuation of incremental improvements in songcraft and production.[76] This reception underscores a causal link between G Flip's authentic, drum-centric style and broader recognition in indie-pop landscapes.Awards and nominations
G Flip has garnered recognition primarily from Australian industry bodies, including wins at the ARIA Music Awards, J Awards, Music Victoria Awards, and Australian Independent Record Labels (AIR) Awards.[6][77][78]ARIA Music Awards
| Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Multiple categories (three nominations) | Nominated | Debut releases including "About You" |
| 2023 | Best Australian Live Act | Won | N/A (artist) |
| 2023 | Best Video | Won | "Good Enough" |
| 2023 | Album of the Year | Nominated | Drummer |
| 2023 | Best Independent Release | Nominated | Drummer |
| 2023 | Best Rock Album | Nominated | Drummer |
| 2023 | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | N/A (artist) |
| 2024 | Song of the Year | Won | "The Worst Person Alive" |
| 2024 | Best Video | Nominated | N/A |
| 2025 | Best Pop Release | Nominated | "Disco Cowgirl" |
J Awards
| Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australian Album of the Year | Won | Drummer |
Music Victoria Awards
| Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Victorian Breakthrough Act | Won | N/A (artist) |
| 2024 | Best Album | Nominated | Drummer |
| 2024 | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | N/A (artist) |
| 2024 | Best Pop Work | Nominated | Drummer |
APRA Music Awards
| Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Song of the Year | Nominated | "The Worst Person Alive" |
| 2024 | Song of the Year | Nominated | "Be Your Man" |
AIR Awards
| Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Won | N/A (artist) |
Commercial performance and chart success
G Flip's debut album About Us, released on August 30, 2019, peaked at number 6 on the ARIA Albums Chart, reflecting strong initial domestic traction driven by radio airplay of lead singles like "Killing My Time" and "Drink Too Much," both of which achieved platinum certification in Australia.[5][85] The album's performance was bolstered by playlist placements on Australian streaming services, contributing to sustained listener engagement without significant international breakthrough at the time. The 2023 album Drummer marked G Flip's commercial apex, debuting at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart upon its August 18 release, supplanting prior efforts through heightened marketing via Future Classic and Universal, alongside viral momentum from singles like "The Worst Person Alive."[44][4] This peak aligned with robust Australian radio rotation, which amplified visibility and sales equivalents, as G Flip's sound resonated with domestic audiences favoring indie-pop with rhythmic elements.[86] Key tracks from Drummer, including "The Worst Person Alive" with over 18 million Spotify streams as of late 2025, underscored streaming's role in extending chart longevity, though exact global sales figures remain undisclosed.[87]| Release | Type | ARIA Peak | Debut Year | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| About Us | Album | 6 | 2019 | Radio singles platinum certs |
| Drummer | Album | 1 | 2023 | Radio play, playlist algorithms |