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Big Scary

Big Scary is an Australian musical duo formed in Melbourne in 2006, by Tom Iansek and Joanna Syme. The pair have released several EPs and five studio albums.

Their 2013 album Not Art was nominated for the Australian Album of the Year at the J Awards of 2012, Best Independent Album at the AIR Awards of 2013 and also for ARIA Award for Best Independent Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2013. Not Art won the 2014 Australian Music Prize, winning the band $30 000.In 2010 Iansek had formed a side project, #1 Dads. Their 2016 single "The Opposite of Us" was certified gold in Australia in 2020.

Albums

2011 Vacation
2013 Not Art
2016 Animal
2021 Daisy
2022 Me and You
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Reviews / Album
Album Review: Big Scary - Not Art
This is music for late nights and comedown mornings; it’s for red wine and close times. There’s so many ideas pushed into this record that by all logic it shouldn’t work. However, it does, and spectacularly so.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Big Scary - Not Art
Artistic process aside, the duo has created a hauntingly beautiful album full of emotionally-charged harmonies and stunning instrumental melodies – a pure delight for anyone’s ears.
News / Music
Big Scary Sign With US Label Barsuk Records
Their upcoming album 'Not Art' will get an international release
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: How Has Hip Hop Influenced Big Scary's Latest LP?
Dubstep? Hip hop? Vege kebabs? Just what is going on with Big Scary's Not Art?
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Big Scary, Caitlin Park
Recent tracks were a delight to hear, bringing a more developed sound to the act. After watching Big Scary this week, June cannot come sooner.
News / Music
Big Scary Taking Phil Collins On Tour
Melbourne two (or trio) taking new friend on the road
News / Music
Mutemath Announce Big Scary As Support
The Melbourne duo will support the band at most of their shows next month.
Features / Premiere
Big Scary - Not Art (Album Teaser)
News / Music
PREMIERE: First Taste Of Big Scary's New Album
Not Art is out later in the year, have a sneaky listen to what they've been up to.
News / Music
Groovin The Moo Bunbury Sold Out
Bunbury Groovin sold out.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Big Scary, Geoffrey O’Connor, Mosman Alder - Oxford Art Factory
Big Scary are not only intelligent songwriters but also authentic, humble performers...
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Big Scary at Amplifier
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