# Cry Club > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Cry_Club > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Cry_Club.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_Club > Source revision: 1330353867 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Australian pop-punk band}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} {{Use Australian English|date=December 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Cry Club | image = | image_size = | caption = | genre = {{flatlist| *[Pop-punk](/source/Pop-punk) *[indie pop](/source/indie_pop) }} | origin = [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), Victoria, Australia | years_active = 2018–present | label = Best & Fairest | associated_acts = | website = | current_members = Heather Riley, Jono Tooke | past_members = }} '''Cry Club''' is a queer pop-punk duo from [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), Australia, who formed as a group in 2018. They released their debut album ''God I'm Such a Mess'' in November 2020. Their second ''Spite Will Save Me'' was released on June 23, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/cry-club-announce-new-album/|title=Cry Club Announce New Album ‘Spite Will Save Me’, Share Single|website=[Music Feeds](/source/Music_Feeds)|date=28 April 2023|access-date=4 May 2023}} ==Biography== The duo was formed in [Wollongong](/source/Wollongong) in 2018, when vocalist Heather Riley wanted to form a [Siouxsie and the Banshees](/source/Siouxsie_and_the_Banshees)/[The Cure](/source/The_Cure) cover band.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/cry-club-god-im-such-a-mess-album-2020-interview-2817422 |title=Cry Club: "If you're being as fully yourself as you can, no one can take that away from you" |first=Alex |last=Gallagher |website=NME |date=16 November 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/cry-club-dftm-unearthed-feature-artist/10905364 |title=Unearthed Feature Artist: Get To Know Cry Club |work=Trible J Unearthed |publisher=ABC |date=18 March 2019|accessdate=11 December 2021}} Riley had known Jono Tooke since 2014, when they met during a university-organised trip to Japan and bonded over the animated series ''[Over the Garden Wall](/source/Over_the_Garden_Wall)''. The band's debut single, released in 2018, was a response to the [2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite](/source/Australian_Marriage_Law_Postal_Survey) in Australia, inspired by conversations with relatives who accepted and loved them as family members, but were adamantly voting against same-sex marriage.{{cite web|url=http://pilerats.com/music/bands/introducing-cry-club-and-their-incredible-debut-single-walk-away/ |title=Introducing Cry Club and their incredible debut single, Walk Away |first=Hayden |last=Davies |website=Pilerats |year=2018|accessdate=11 December 2021}} The group's follow-up single "DFTM", a song about people not respecting physical boundaries at concerts, was added to full rotation at [Triple J](/source/Triple_J) in April 2019,{{cite web|url=https://terrorbird.com/albums/two-hearts |title=CRY CLUB SAD, BUT MAKE IT FASHION |website=Terror Bird |year=2019|accessdate=11 December 2021}} and the duo became the most played act on Triple J Unearthed in 2019. The band relocated to Melbourne, and in 2019 released their debut [extended play](/source/extended_play) ''Sad, But Make It Fashion''.{{cite web|url=https://atwoodmagazine.com/ccgm-cry-club-god-im-such-a-mess-album-music-premiere/ |title=ALBUM PREMIERE: AUSSIE DUO CRY CLUB REDEFINE "BUBBLEGUM PUNK" IN STANDOUT DEBUT 'GOD I'M SUCH A MESS' |first=Mitch |last=Mosk |website=Atwood Magazine |date=11 November 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} The duo released their debut album ''God I'm Such a Mess'' in November 2020.{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/cry-club-god-im-such-a-mess-album-of-the-week/AZAZFRQXFhk/13-11-20/ |title=Cry Club's Debut Album Is EVERYTHING You've Been Hoping For |website=The Music |date=13 November 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} The album was nominated for Best Independent Punk Album or EP at the [AIR Awards of 2021](/source/AIR_Awards_of_2021),{{cite web|url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/2021-air-awards-nominees-announcement/|title=The 2021 AIR Awards nominees have been announced|website=The Industry Observer|date=2 June 2021|access-date=5 June 2021}} and the band was nominated for best breakthrough act at the [2021 Music Victoria Awards](/source/2021_Music_Victoria_Awards).{{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/music-victoria-awards-reveals-line-up-and-nominees-for-2021-20211111|title=Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021|website=Noise11|date=11 November 2021|access-date=12 November 2021}} Cry Club's second studio album ''Spite Will Save Me'' is scheduled for release in June 2023. In an album review, Ellie Robinson from ''[NME](/source/NME)'' said "It's brash, dramatic and camp, but also beautiful and empowering."{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-features/new-australia-music-albums-ep-june-2023-3450011|title= What’s new this month? Here are 10 Australian release picks for June 2023|website=[NME](/source/NME)|date=June 2023|access-date=4 June 2023}} == Personal lives == The members of the band identify as queer.{{cite web|url=https://www.outinperth.com/melbourne-band-cry-club-are-coming-to-cherry-bomb/ |title=Melbourne band Cry Club are coming to Cherry Bomb |website=Out in Perth |date=18 July 2021 |accessdate=11 December 2021}} Riley is [non-binary](/source/non-binary), and uses they/them pronouns. ==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Album details |- ! scope="row"| ''God I'm Such a Mess'' | * Released: 13 November 2020 * Label: Best & Fairest * Format: [LP](/source/LP_record), digital download, streaming |- ! scope="row"| ''Spite Will Save Me'' | * Released: 23 June 2023 * Label: Cry Club * Format: LP, digital download, streaming |- ! scope="row"| ''High Voltage Anxiety'' | * Scheduled: 27 March 2026 * Label: Cry Club * Format: LP, digital download, streaming |} ===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Album details |- ! scope="row"| ''Sad, But Make It Fashion'' | * Released: 11 October 2019{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sad-but-make-it-fashion-ep/1481282141 |title=sad, but make it fashion - EP |website=iTunes |accessdate=11 December 2021}} * Label: Best & Fairest * Format: Digital download, streaming |} ===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;"| Album |- ! scope="row"| "Walk Away" | 2018 | rowspan="4"| ''Sad, But Make It Fashion'' |- ! scope="row"| "DFTM" | rowspan="3"| 2019 |- ! scope="row"| "Two Hearts"{{cite web|url=http://www.soundsofoz.com/2019/06/07/prepare-to-fall-for-cry-clubs-two-hearts/ |title=Prepare to Fall for Cry Club's "Two Hearts" |author=Lauren |website=Sounds of Oz |date=7 June 2019|accessdate=11 December 2021}} |- ! scope="row"| "Robert Smith"{{cite web|url=https://bmamag.com/2020/01/18/indie-pop-punk-duo-cry-clubs-single-robert-smith-is-a-rollicking-egotistical-fantasy-exploring-self-image-and-the-desire-to-appear-as-others-want-you-to-be/ |title=Indie-pop-punk duo Cry Club's single 'Robert Smith' is a rollicking egotistical fantasy exploring self-image and the desire to appear as others want you to be |first1=Rory |last1=McCartney |website=BMA Mag |date=18 January 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} |- ! scope="row"| "Obvious"{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/cry-club-new-single-obvious-2623219 |title=Indie-pop-punk duo Cry Club's single 'Robert Smith' is a rollicking egotistical fantasy exploring self-image and the desire to appear as others want you to be |website=NME |date=18 January 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} | rowspan="4"| 2020 | rowspan="4"| ''God I'm Such a Mess'' |- ! scope="row"| "Nine of Swords"{{cite web|url=http://pilerats.com/music/bands/premiere-cry-club-nine-of-swords/ |title=Premiere: Cry Club share searing new single Nine of Swords, announce debut album |first=Hayden |last=Davies |website=Pilerats |year=2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} |- ! scope="row"| "Lighters"{{cite web|url=https://beat.com.au/transcendent-pop-duo-cry-club-wear-their-heart-on-their-sleeve-in-new-track-lighters/ |title=Transcendent pop duo Cry Club wear their heart on their sleeve in new track, 'Lighters' |first=Tom |last=Parker |website=Beat |date=29 September 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} |- ! scope="row"| "Dissolve"{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/cry-club-drop-fan-favourite-single-dissolve-2801198 |title=Cry Club drop fan-favourite single 'Dissolve' |first=Jackson |last=Langford |website=NME |date=28 October 2020|accessdate=11 December 2021}} |- ! scope="row"| "People Like Me"{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/cry-club-people-like-me-new-single-3221598 |title=Cry Club are at their confrontational best on 'People Like Me' |first=Alex |last=Gallagher|website=NME |date=10 May 2022 |accessdate=13 May 2022 }} | rowspan="2"| 2022 | rowspan="6"| ''Spite Will Save Me'' |- ! scope="row"| "Somehow (You Still Get to Me)"{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/cry-club-somehow-you-still-get-to-me-new-single-3335797 |title=Cry Club channel Van Halen and KISS on 'Somehow (You Still Get To Me)' |first=Alex |last=Gallagher|website=NME |date=25 October 2022 |access-date=28 October 2022 }} |- ! scope="row"| "I Want More"{{cite web|url=https://www.outinperth.com/bubblegum-punk-duo-cry-club-are-back-with-i-want-more/|title= Bubblegum-punk duo Cry Club are back with 'I Want More'|website= Out in Perth|date=24 March 2023|access-date=26 March 2023}} | rowspan="4"| 2023 |- ! scope="row"| "Hocus Pocus" |- ! scope="row"| "Cry About It" |- ! scope="row"| "Bad Taste"{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/cry-club-hozier-kee-ahn-more-this-week-s-best-new-music/kr0ohIeGiYg/23-06-23|title=Cry Club, Hozier, Kee’ahn & More: This Week’s Best New Music |website=[The Music](/source/The_Music_(magazine))|date=23 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023}} |- ! scope="row"| "High Voltage Anxiety"{{cite web|url=https://amrap.org.au/track/cry-club-high-voltage-anxiety|title= High Voltage Anxiety|website=Am Rap|date=29 November 2024|access-date=4 December 2024}} | 2024 | rowspan="4"| ''High Voltage Anxiety'' |- ! scope="row"| "For Your Health" | rowspan="3| 2025 |- ! scope="row"| "This, Forever" |- ! scope="row"| "Retaliate" |- |} == Awards and nominations == ===AIR Awards=== The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as [AIR Awards](/source/AIR_Awards)) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |[2021](/source/AIR_Awards_of_2021) |''God I'm Such a Mess'' |Best Independent Punk Album or EP |{{nom}} |{{cite web |date=2 June 2021 |title=Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced |url=https://themusic.com.au/news/2021-air-awards-nominees-and-indie-con-australia-conference-announced/ivyWnJ-egYA/02-06-21/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602000704/https://themusic.com.au/news/2021-air-awards-nominees-and-indie-con-australia-conference-announced/ivyWnJ-egYA/02-06-21/ |archive-date=2 June 2021 |access-date=5 June 2021 |work=[The Music](/source/The_Music_(magazine))}}{{cite web |title=2021 AIR Awards Winners |url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2021-air-awards-winners-20210805 |access-date=6 August 2021 |website=Scenstr.com.au}} |- {{end}} ===Music Victoria Awards=== The [Music Victoria Awards](/source/Music_Victoria_Awards), are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | [2021](/source/2021_Music_Victoria_Awards) | Cry Club | Best Breakthrough Act | {{nom}} | {{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/music-victoria-awards-reveals-line-up-and-nominees-for-2021-20211111|title=Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021|website=Noise11|date=11 November 2021|access-date=12 November 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2021-winners-20211209|title=Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners|website=scenestr.com.au|date=9 December 2021|access-date=9 December 2021}} |- {{end}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Facebook|cryclub}} {{Authority control}} Category:2018 establishments in Australia Category:Australian pop punk groups Category:Musical groups established in 2018 Category:Musical groups from Melbourne Category:People from Wollongong Category:Queer musicians --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Cry Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_Club) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_Club?action=history)). 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