Artist Spotlight: Teenage Dads

Teenage Dads is a four-piece indie rock band hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. The group, formed in 2015, consists of Jordan Finlay (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Connor McLaughlin (guitar), Vincent Kinna (drums), and Angus Christie (bass guitar). Since joining Chugg Music in 2021, they've made a significant impact on the indie music scene.

Band Members:

• Jordan Finlay – Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar

• Vincent Kinna – Drums, Backing Vocals

• Connor McLaughlin – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

• Angus Christie – Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Career Highlights:

• Teenage Dads was founded by self-taught musicians Jordan Finlay and Connor McLaughlin in 2015, and later, Angus Christie and Vincent Kinna joined the band. They played their first show in 2017.

• In September 2017, they released their debut five-track EP, "Wett Weather."

• Their debut studio album, "Potpourri Lake," was released in 2018. The album is a "mixed bag of sorts" that defies genre clichés.

• The band gained airplay on Triple J with the single "Sunburnt" from the album "Potpourri Lake."

• In May 2019, they released their second EP, "Red."

• Teenage Dads signed with Chugg Music in April 2021.

• They released three singles in anticipation of their third EP, "Club Echo," with influences from The Strokes and Phoenix.

• In 2022, the band dropped three singles, including "Exit Sign" and "Teddy."

• Their most recent EP, "Midnight Driving," was released in February 2023, featuring songs that serve as a form of "internal therapy."

Discography:

• Studio Album:

  • "Potpourri Lake" (2018)

• Extended Plays:

  • "Wett Weather" (2017)

  • "Red" (2019)

  • "Club Echo" (2021)

  • "Midnight Driving" (2023)

Singles:

• Teenage Dads have released numerous singles over the years, including "Devil's Jam," "Sunburnt," "Cheerleader," "Exit Sign," and "Teddy."

Tours:

• The band has headlined several tours, including the "Ready Teddy Go! Tour" in 2022 and the "Exit Sign Tour" in the same year. They also embarked on a "Midnight Driving Tour" in 2023.

Awards and Nominations:

• Teenage Dads have been recognized in the music industry, with their EP "Midnight Driving" nominated for the "Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist" award at the ARIA Music Awards in 2023.