Dear Seattle are an Australian indie rock band from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales. The band consists of four members: Brae Fisher, Jeremy Baker, Lachlan Simpson and Lewis Armstrong. They have released three studio albums and two EPs to date.
The band have performed at many Australian festivals including; Groovin the Moo, Unify Gathering, Festival of the Sun, and Party in the Paddock.
History Dear Seattle's formed in Sydney in 2013 and band began posting songs on Triple J's Unearthed, which gained them rotation across the Triple J network. In February 2019, the band released their debut studio album Don't Let Go, which was produced by James Tidswell (Violent Soho).
In 2019, Dear Seattle covered Missy Higgins "The Special Two" for Triple J's Like a Version.
Members Current members Brae Fisher – lead vocals (2015–present), rhythm guitar (2013–present), backing vocals (2013–2015) Lachlan Simpson – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present) Jeremy Baker – bass, backing vocals (2014–present) Lewis Armstrong – drums (2024–present)
Former members Josh Williams – bass (2013–2014) Samuel Bauermeister – lead vocals (2013–2015) Josh McKay – drums (2013–2023) Nick Crameri – drums (2024)
Discography Albums Title Details Peak chart positions AUS Don't Let Go Released: 15 February 2019 Label: Domestic La La (DLL005CD) Format: CD, DD, streaming 45 Someday Released: 2 September 2022 Label: Domestic La La Formats: CD, LP, DD, streaming 31 Toy Released: 17 January 2025 Label: Domestic La La Formats: CD, LP, DD, streaming 4
EPs Title Details Words Are Often Useless Released: 17 April 2013 Label: Dear Seattle Format: Digital download Dear Seattle Released: 14 July 2017 Label: Domestic La La Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Album "Our Agreement" 2013 Words Are Often Useless "Momentarily" 2015 "The Meadows" 2016Dear Seattle "Afterthought" 2017 "Maybe" 2018Don't Let Go "Daytime TV" 2019 "Try" "The Special Two" Like a Version "In My Head" 2021 Someday "Way Out" "Nothing's Stopping Me Now" 2023 Toy "idc" "Sungazer"2024 "Evergreen" "Say What You Want" "Counting Hours"
Awards AIR Awards 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.
| 2020 | Don't Let Go | Best Independent Punk Album or EP
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