Georgia Mannion (born 25 March 2003[1]), known professionally as George Alice, is an Australian singer-songwriter.
George Alice | |
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Birth name | Georgia Mannion |
Born | 25 March 2003 |
Origin | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
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Years active | 2019–present |
Website | georgealice |
In 2019, Mannion released her debut single "Circles", for which she won Triple J's Unearthed High competition.
Early life
editGeorgia Mannion was born on 25 March 2003.[1] She began busking at 11 years old.[2]
Mannion attended Faith Lutheran College, in Tanunda, South Australia.[3][4]
Musical style and influences
editMannion is primarily a pop, electronic, electropop, indie pop, and indie folk artist.[2][5][6][7]
Alice's music has been likened to Maggie Rogers.[6]
Career
edit2019: "Circles" and Unearthed High win
editMannion rose to prominence with her debut single "Circles", which was released in July 2019, and led her to win Triple J's 2019 Unearthed High competition.[3] "Circles" ranked at number 64 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2019.
She released a music video for "Circles" through a partnership with Ditto Music,[8] and subsequently signed regional deals with Paradigm Talent Agency.[9]
2020-present: "Stuck in a Bubble" and "Teenager"
editOn 18 March 2020, Mannion released an acoustic version of "Circles".[10] On 10 June, Alice released the single "Stuck in a Bubble", featuring producer Nasaya.[11]
On 23 November 2020, Mannion released the single "Teenager".[12] "Teenager" was co-written by Vetta Borne and produced by Japanese Wallpaper, and was premiered on Triple J's Breakfast with Bryce Mills.[13]
In October 2021, Mannion released "Mid Years". The track was co-written with Alex Lahey and Gab Strum (aka Japanese Wallpaper), with the latter also spearheading production.[14]
On 18 February 2022 Mannion released her debut EP, Growing Pains.
On 23 June 2023, Mannion released "Healed". Triple J said "Lyrically, 'Healed' explores the elevated, almost euphoric, feelings that flourish when you've pushed through the grief of a heartbreak."[15]
Discography
editExtended plays
editTitle | Details |
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Growing Pains |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
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AUS | NZ Hot [17] | ||||
"Circles"[18] | 2019 | — | — | Growing Pains | |
"Stuck in a Bubble" (with Nasaya)[11] |
2020 | — | 34 | ||
"Teenager"[12] | — | — | |||
"Mid Years"[14] | 2021 | — | — | ||
"Hold On"[20] | 2022 | — | — | ||
"Haunted"[21] | — | — | |||
"Healed"[15] | 2023 | — | — | TBA |
As featured artist
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Do It All Again" (East Av3 featuring George Alice)[22] |
2021 | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
editJ Awards
editThe 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.
In 2019, Mannion received a nomination for the Unearthed Artist of the Year Award.[23]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | Herself | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Nominated | [23] |
References
edit- ^ a b Jenke, Tyler (25 March 2021). "'In My Room' with George Alice". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ a b Davies, Hayden (July 2019). "Introduce yourself to future-star George Alice and her debut single, Circles". Pilerats. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b Newstead, Al (15 August 2019). "George Alice wins Unearthed High 2019!". Triple J. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "Teen talent unearthed". Barossa Leader. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ McNicoll, Kayla (10 June 2020). "Unearthed High winner George Alice returns with vibrant new single 'Stuck in a Bubble'". Happy Mag. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Meet George Alice, the Unearthed High finalist with pop hooks on pop hooks". Triple J. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "George Alice shares the pop bops of Unearthed High we need to hear". Triple J. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ Gunn, Nathan (8 November 2019). "triple j Unearthed High winner George Alice releases new 'Circles' video". Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Zanda (29 October 2019). "Unearthed High winner George Alice partners with Ditto Music". The Music Network. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "Circles (Acoustic) – Single by George Alice on Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ a b Newstead, Al (10 June 2020). "First Spin: Unearthed High champ George Alice's new song is "Stuck in a Bubble"". Triple J. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b Brereton, Greta (23 November 2020). "George Alice releases dreamy new single "Teenager"". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (23 November 2020). "First Spin: George Alice's new song is for teens who feel seen but not heard". Triple J. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ a b Doria, Matt (13 October 2021). "George Alice looks to the future on energised new single "Mid Years"". NME Australia. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ a b "First Listen: George Alice taps into post-heartbreak attitude and sass on 'Healed'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ "EP REVIEW: GEORGE ALICE RELEASES Growing Pains EP". Backseat Mafia. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ Peak chart positions in New Zealand:
- For "Stuck in a Bubble": "Hot Singles Chart for week of 21 June 2020". Recorded Music NZ. 21 June 2020. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (20 March 2020). "George Alice on "Circles" and proving herself in the music industry". Triple J. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "New Aus Music Playlist – 14/01/22". Music Feeds. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "New Aus Music Playlist Additions – 18/02/22". Music Feeds. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ Bruce, Jasper (31 March 2021). "George Alice teams up with East AV3 for 'Do It All Again'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ a b "J Awards of 2019". Triple J. 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2020.