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Client Liaison

Client Liaison is an Australian indie pop duo made up of vocalist Monte Morgan, and keyboardist and producer Harvey Miller.[1] The pair first came to prominence in 2012 after the release of their first music video "End of the Earth", and went on to release a self-titled EP in 2014, and studio album Diplomatic Immunity in 2016. Their second studio album, Divine Intervention was released on 1 October 2021.[2]

Client Liaison
Client Liaison at WayBackWhen Festival 2017
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresElectronic, Indie pop
Years active2009 (2009)–present
Labels
  • Dot Dash Recordings (2009–present)
  • Parlophone (2018–present)
Members
  • Monte Morgan
  • Harvey Miller
  • Tom Tilley
  • Geordie Miller
  • Liam Brown
Websitehttp://www.clientliaison.com

Background

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Origins

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Client Liaison was formed in Melbourne in 2009 by former Geelong Grammar schoolmates Monte Morgan (born 1985) and Harvey Miller (born 22 May 1988).[3][4][5][6]

Influenced by late '80s and early '90s electronic and house music,[7] the pair produces a style of music described by them as "faux-fi",[8] and incorporate a similar 1980s Australia theme into their personas.[9] As part of this image, the pair draw a wide range of Australian references into their performances and music videos, and often make reference to brands such Ansett, Foster's, and Diners Club,[10] and have named Tina Arena and John Farnham as being amongst the many influences on their music.[7]

When performing live, the duo expands to include Miller's brother Geordie Miller on guitar and saxophone,[11] and former Triple J Hack presenter (2011-2019) Tom Tilley, whom Miller had met through a previous girlfriend,[9] on bass.[12]

Both Monte and Harvey attended the private Geelong Grammar School. The former is the son of executive-chairman of Roy Morgan Research, Gary Morgan,[13] the latter is the son of director George T. Miller.[14] The duo bases themselves in a Collins Street office space owned by Morgan's father's company.[6][9]

Morgan studied general arts at the University of Melbourne.[1] Miller, who studied fine arts at the Victorian College of the Arts,[1][better source needed] frequently uses the postnominal AO after his name, describing himself as a "self-appointed" member of the Order of Australia — he is not, in reality, a member.[12]

2012–2016: Client Liaison

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In mid-2012, Client Liaison released the music video for "End of the Earth", a song Morgan had written five years prior during a time when he was "angry with Australia" and its culture cringe.[5] The video, featuring the pair in '80s pop clothing performing in front of a montage of iconic Australian clips,[5] became a cult hit on YouTube.[10]

It was not until over a year later, on 29 August 2014, that the duo released their first EP, eponymously titled Client Liaison.[10] The music video for the single "Queen" was filmed on a VHS camcorder and made reference to the clip for the Womack and Womack song "Teardrops".[8]

The pair played their first national tour as a support act for Miami Horror,[15] and later went on to support Flight Facilities on their national and international tours.[11]

At the 2014 J Awards, the duo were nominated for best music video for their song "Free of Fear" but lost to "Chandelier" by Sia.[16][17]

2016–2017: Diplomatic Immunity

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Main article: Diplomatic Immunity (Client Liaison album)

Client Liaison's first studio album Diplomatic Immunity was released on 4 November 2016.[18] The pair described the theme of the album as being of them as "diplomats flying the Australian flag, taking Australia to the world".[5] The duo collaborated with Cleopold, Flight Facilities and Tina Arena while producing the album.[19] The music video for "Wild Life", the album's second single, makes references to Qintex, the former company run by businessman-turned-fugitive Christopher Skase.[9] The album's fourth single, "A Foreign Affair", features Tina Arena and makes reference to her 1995 song Sorrento Moon.[20] As part of the release of the album, Client Liaison announced that in place of ordinary band merchandise they would be releasing a line of clothing named the "Client Liaison: Deluxe Line" with the assistance of stylist Kirsty Barros.[9][20]

The pair performed at Firefly Music Festival, Splendour in the Grass, and Secret Garden Festival in 2015, Groovin' the Moo and The Falls Music and Arts Festival in 2016, and Field Day in 2017.[citation needed] The band commenced a world tour titled "A Foreign Affair" in August 2017.[21] In November, the group won Australian Music Video of the Year at the 2017 J Awards for "A Foreign Affair", which was directed by Tim White.[22][23]

2018–present: Divine Intervention

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Main article: Divine Intervention (Client Liaison album)

In May 2018, Client Liaison released "Survival in the City".[24]

In August 2019, Client Liaison released "The Real Thing", and confirmed they are working on a second studio album.[25] In November 2019, Client Liaison released "Champagne Affection". In June 2021, Client Liaison announced the released of their second studio album Divine Intervention, released on 1 October 2021.[26]

Divine Intervention became the band's first ARIA top ten album, debuting at number 7.[27]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details Peak
AUS
[28]
Diplomatic Immunity 15
Divine Intervention
  • Release date: 1 October 2021[26]
  • Label: Warner
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
 7
[30]

EPs

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Title Details Peak
AUS
[31]
Client Liaison
  • Release date: 5 September 2014[32]
  • Label: Dot Dash
  • Format: Digital download
 76

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certification Album
AUS
[33] 		AUS
Indie
[34]
"End of the Earth" 2012 — — Client Liaison
"Free of Fear"[35] 2014 — — Non-album singles
"That's Desire" — —
"Queen"[36] — — Client Liaison
"Feed the Rhythm" — —
"Groove the Physical" — —
"Pretty Lovers" 2015 — —
"Evolution"
(with Gypsy and the Cat)[37] 		— — Hearts a Gun
"World of Our Love"[38] 2016 196 7 Diplomatic Immunity
"Wild Life" — —
"Off White Limousine"[40] 2017 — 9
"A Foreign Affair"
(featuring Tina Arena)[41] 		— —
"Survival in the City"[42] 2018 — — Non-album single
"The Real Thing"[43] 2019 — — Divine Intervention
"The Beat Supreme"[44] — —
"Champagne Affection"[45] — —
"Intervention"[46] 2020 — —
"House of Holy"[26] 2021 — —
"Elevator Up"[47] — —
"Strictly Business"[48] — —

Remixes

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Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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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.
2015 Client Liaison Breakthrough Independent Artist Nominated [53]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Tim White (for Client Liaison featuring Tina Arena) - "A Foreign Affair" Best Video Nominated [54]
Tobias Willis and Zachary Bradtke for Client Liaison - "Off White Limousine" Nominated
2018 David Porte Beckefeld (for Client Liaison) - "Survival in the City" Nominated

J Award

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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
2014[55] "Free of Fear" Australian Video of the Year Nominated
2017[56] "A Foreign Affair" (with Tina Arena) Australian Video of the Year Won

Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.[57][58]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 Best Electronic Act Music Victoria Awards Nominated
2014 Best Electronic Act Nominated
Best Emerging Artist Nominated
Best Band Nominated
2016 Best Electronic Act Nominated
2017 Best Electronic Act Won

National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016[59] Tom Tilley (Client Liaison) Live Bassist of the Year Nominated
2017[60][61] themselves Live Act of the Year Nominated
Live Pop Act of the Year Won
People's Choice - Live Act of the Year Nominated
Tom Tilley (Client Liaison) Live Bassist of the Year Nominated

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