The Cairos
The Cairos | |
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 The band outside Abbey Road Studios, 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative, Indie |
| Years active | 2009–2016; 2020–2021; 2023–present |
| Labels | Island Records Australia |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | thecairos |
The Cairos are a Brisbane musical group.[1] The band formed in Brisbane in 2007 and consists of members Alistar Richardson on vocals and guitar, Alfio Alivuzza on guitar, Reuben Schafer on bass and Jacob Trotter on drums.[2]
The group has released one studio album, working with producer Nick Didia. Dream of Reason was released in May 2014[3][4] and peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums chart.[5] In 2016, the band went on indefinite hiatius, first reuniting in 2020 for a small number of festival appearances over the following years. The Cairos officially reformed in May 2024 with their return single, "Take a Look at Yourself".[6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Dream of Reason |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Lost At Sea |
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| Colours Like Features |
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Awards
Q Song Awards
The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[7]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2010[8] | "Today's Song" | QMusic Encouragement Award | Won |
References
- ^ "Behind the artwork of The Cairos 'Dream of Reason'". FasterLouder. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The Cairos". Yen Magazine. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "The Cairos take on Asia". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Dream of Reason". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Wallace, Ian (19 May 2014). "Week Commencing ~ 19th May 2014 ~ Issue #1264" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1264). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "The Cairos on Instagram - Today marks 10 years since 'Dream of Reason' and after an indefinite hiatus, we bring you the first of our new music 'Take A Look At Yourself'". Instagram. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Past Winners 2009". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
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