Lastlings are an Australian electronic pop band from Gold Coast, Queensland made up of brother and sister duo Amy and Josh Dowdle. They have performed at Coachella, Spilt Milk, Splendour in the Grass, and The Plot. The duo are well known for their song "Deja Vu", which received high rotation on triple j. Lastlings supported Two Door Cinema Club on their Australian national tour.
Career 2015–2021: First Contact The project began while Amy was in high school; at the time Josh was studying biomedical science and working in fashion, from the age of 8 he studied classical music. Drummers Dave Jenkins and Shane Benson are interchangeably added to the band's lineup for live performances.
In 2017 Lastlings embarked on an Australian regional tour with Rüfüs Du Sol, they joined the band nationally in 2019 before supporting them throughout the United States. The same year they featured on triple j's Mix Up program for an hour long DJ set.
2022–present: Perfect World In October 2022, Lastlings released single "Get What You Want" via Rose Avenue Records. This was followed by "Holding Me Like Water" in January and "Noise" in March 2023. The duo's second studio album, Perfect World is scheduled for release in June 2023. In an album review, Alex Gallagher from NME said "While the production feels crisp and contemporary, Perfect World feels grounded in one of dance music's oldest traditions: prioritising emotional connection above all. When singer Amy Dowdle's impassioned vocals soar over shimmering synths and electronic drums, the songs on Perfect World – at their peak – feel at once utterly euphoric and devastating."
Influences The band have cited Jamie xx and Nicolas Jaar as influences.
Discography Studio albums +List of studio albums, with release date and label shown Title Album details Peak chart positions AUS First Contact Released: 20 November 2020 Label: Rose Avenue, Liberation Formats: LP, Digital download, streaming 89 Perfect World Released: 23 June 2023 Label: Liberation Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 39
Remix albums +List of Remix albums, with year released and selected details Title Details First Contact (The Remixes) Released: 23 July 2021 Label: Liberation Records Formats: Digital download, streaming Perfect World Remixes Vol. 1 Released: 2 November 2023 Label: Liberation Records Formats: Digital download, streaming Perfect World Remixes Vol. 2 Released: 17 November 2023 Label: Liberation Records Formats: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays +List of EPs, with year released and selected details Title Details Unreality Released: 20 January 2016 Label: Lastlings Formats: Digital download, streaming Verses Released: 17 March 2017 Label: Exist. Formats: Digital download, streaming Live Acoustic Released: 18 March 2021 Label: Liberation Records Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown Title Year Album "Verona" 2015 Unreality "Wavelength" "Chills" "You" 2016 Verses "Time" "Urges" 2017 "Déjà Vu" 2018 First Contact "I've Got You" 2019 "Last Breath" "Take My Hand" 2020 "No Time" "Out of Touch" "Get What You Want" 2022 Perfect World "Holding Me Like Water" 2023 "Noise" "Out My Head" "Gravity"
As featured artist +List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown Title Year Album "Awake" 2015 rowspan="2" "Love Like This" 2016
Guest appearances +List of guest appearances, with year released and album shown Title Year Album "All We Have" 2021 Times
Remixes +List of remixes, with year released and album shown Title Artist Year Album "Solace" Rüfüs Du Sol 2019 Solace Remixed "Flames" SG Lewis "Together" Cassian 2020 Laps "The Blame" Bob Moses 2021
Awards AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
! |- | 2021 | First Contact | Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP
ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.
! |- | 2023 | Perfect World | Best Dance/Electronic Release
J Awards The 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.
! |- | 2023 | Perfect World | Australian Album of the Year
Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
! |- | 2023 | Lastlings | Best Electronic Work
National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
! |- | rowspan="1" | 2023 | Lastlings | Best DJ/Electronic Act | | rowspan="1" |
Queensland Music Awards The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.
(wins only) ! |- | 2021 | "Out of Touch" (directed by Dylan Dulcos, Rico Zhang) | Video Award
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