The Terrys

{{Short description|Australian indie folk band}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = The Terrys | image = | image_size = | landscape =  | alt = | caption = | alias = | origin = Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia | genre = {{hlist|Indie rock|folk rock|indie folk}} | years_active = 2020–present | label = Domestic La La, Impressed Recordings | website = {{URL|https://www.theterrysband.com}} | current_members = * Jacob Finch * Caleb Tasker * Ben Salvatori * Cameron Cooper * Trent Cooper | past_members = Lukas Anderson }}

'''The Terrys''' are an Australian indie rock band from Gerringong that formed in early 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Ellie |date=17 October 2022 |title=The Terrys: 'We play whatever we're feeling, whatever that feeling is' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-features/the-terrys-true-colour-album-interview-3329857 |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=NME}}</ref> The group consists of lead vocalist Jacob Finch, lead guitarist Caleb Tasker, rhythm guitarist Ben Salvatori, drummer Cameron Cooper and bassist Trent Cooper.<ref name="JJJ unearthed">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/terrys/|title=The Terrys|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=4 March 2023}}</ref>

The band released their debut single "Video Games" in June 2020, later releasing their debut EP titled ''The TerrySonic Mixtape'' in September 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=The Terrys {{!}} triple j Unearthed |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/terrys/ |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=www.abc.net.au |language=en}}</ref><ref name="TTM">{{cite web |last=Papathanasopoulos |first=Vasili |date=3 September 2021 |title=The Terry's Terrysonic Mixtape Review |url=https://www.milkymilkymilky.com/post/the-terrys-the-terrysonic-mixtape-review |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=Milky}}</ref> Their debut studio album, ''True Colour'', was released in October 2022, and peaked at number 17 on the ARIA Charts in March 2023.<ref name="ARIA peak"/> They released their second album, ''Skate Pop'', in February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=James |date=23 February 2024 |title=The Terrys Keep the Party Going On New Album |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/the-terrys-skate-pop-review-56027/ |access-date=23 February 2024 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref> Their third studio album, ''The Terrys'', was released in July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Terrys' Self-Titled Album Is Out Now |url=https://www.thenote.com.au/news/the-terrys-self-titled-album-drops-today |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=The Note - Your Guide to Music, Culture and Gigs in Adelaide |language=en-AU}}</ref>

The band is named after the original trio's landlord.

== History == The Terrys formed in Gerringong, New South Wales in 2020, with Jacob Finch, Lukas Anderson, and Ben Salvatori jamming together in their shared rental house. Cameron Cooper and Trent Cooper later joined, and the band officially formed, taking the name of their landlord "Terry".<ref name=":0" />

"Our Paradise" appeared at number 76 on the 2021 Triple J Hottest 100.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2017-11-11 |title=Search {{!}} Hottest 100 Archive {{!}} triple j |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/archive/search/ |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=www.abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In 2022 the Terrys covered Ben Lee's 2005 song "Catch My Disease" for triple j's ''Like a Version''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-22 |title=The Terrys cover Ben Lee 'Catch My Disease' for Like A Version |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/program-unearthed/the-terrys-cover-ben-lee-catch-my-disease-for-like-a-version/101606998 |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=triple j |language=en-AU}}</ref> Their cover appeared as number 37 on the 2023 Triple J Like a Version Hottest 100.<ref name=":2" />

"No Bad Days" appeared at number 93 on the 2023 Triple J Hottest 100.<ref name=":2" />

In May 2025 the Terrys announced on their Instagram page that guitarist Lukas Anderson had left the band.<ref name=":1" /> He was replaced by Caleb Tasker.

==Members==

=== Current members === * Jacob Finch – vocals * Caleb Tasker – lead guitar * Ben Salvatori – rhythm guitar * Cameron Cooper – drums * Trent Cooper – bass guitar

=== Previous members === * Lukas Anderson (left May 2025)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/share/_c7VkSD5W/ |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>

==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of studio albums, with selected chart positions shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:24em;"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS<br><ref name="ARIA peak">Peaks in Australia: * ''True Colour'': {{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2023-03-06|title=ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=6 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023}} * ''Skate Pop'': {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 4 March 2024|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|issue=1774|page=6|date=4 March 2024}} * ''The Terrys'': {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 21 July 2025|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|issue=1846|page=6|date=21 July 2025}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| ''True Colour'' | * Released: 7 October 2022 * Label: The Terrys, Domestic La La (DLL027) * Formats: CD, LP, digital download | 17 |- ! scope="row"| ''Skate Pop'' | * Released: 23 February 2024 * Label: Impressed (IMP019) * Formats: LP, digital download | 71 |- ! scope="row"| ''The Terrys'' | * Released: 11 July 2025<ref name="self titled">{{cite web |date=21 January 2025 |title=The Terrys Announce New Self-Titled Album, Share Fresh Cut 'Stay Free' |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/the-terrys-announce-new-self-titled-album-share-fresh-cut-stay-free/ |access-date=23 January 2025 |website=Music Feeds}}</ref> * Label: The Terrys, Westaway Impressed (IMP157) * Formats: LP, digital download | 54 |}

===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of EPs, with release date and label shown ! Title ! Details |- ! scope="row"| ''The TerrySonic Mixtape'' | * Released: 3 September 2021<ref name="TTM"/> * Label: The Terrys, Domestic La La Records (DLL025) * Formats: digital download, LP, streaming |}

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Category:Australian indie pop groups Category:Australian indie rock groups Category:Australian indie folk groups Category:Musical groups established in 2020 Category:Musical groups from Sydney