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C.O.F.F.I.N

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C.O.F.F.I.N
OriginSydney, Australia[1]
GenresPunk, rock[1]
Years active2005–present
Websitewww.coffinband.com

Children of Finland Fighting in Norway, (abbreviated to C.O.F.F.I.N) are an Australian punk and rock music group formed in Sydney in 2005.[1]

Their fifth studio album Australia Stops[2] peaked at number 47 on the Australian Albums Chart and number 23 on the UK Albums Chart in September 2023.

History

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Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) formed in 2005 by Sydney schoolmates.[1]

They self-released their debut studio album, Under the Influence in 2010.[3]

In June 2018, the group released their third studio album, Piss~Up.[4]

In September 2020, the group released their self-titled album via Legless Records. The album was preceded by single "Fast Love".[5]

In September 2023, the group released their fifth studio album, Australia Stops.[2] The album was preceded by singles "Cut You Off" and "Give Me a Bite"[6] Band member Ben Portnoy called the album their "most well put together". The album was released following tours in North America and Europe.[7]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[8]
UK
[9]
Under the Influence
  • Released: 2010
  • Format: CD
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
Spring Break at the Asylum
  • Released: May 2014
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
Piss~Up
  • Released: June 2018[4]
  • Format: LP (limited to 150 copies), cassette (limited to 100 copies), digital
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
Children of Finland Fighting in Norway
  • Released: September 2020[5]
  • Format: LP, cassette, digital
  • Label: Legless (LEG-006)
Australia Stops
  • Released: 15 September 2023[2]
  • Format: LP, digital
  • Label: Damaged Record Co. (DRC-010)
47 28

Live albums

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List of live albums, with selected details
Title EP details
Live at the Leagues Club 15.06.18
  • Released: January 2019[10]
  • Format: cassette (limited to 100 copies)
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
  • Recorded June 2018

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
On the Gronk
  • Released: August 2016[11]
  • Format: 7" vinyl, digital
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
Be Gone
  • Released: August 2019[12]
  • Format: 7" vinyl, digital
  • Label: Bargain Bin Records (BB-003)
C.O.F.F.I.N / MINI SKIRT
(split EP with Mini Skirt)
  • Released: September 2021[13]
  • Format: 7" vinyl, (limited to 500 copies)

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Australia Stops Best Independent Heavy Album or EP Nominated [14]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Australia Stops Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album Nominated [15]

National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 C.O.F.F.I.N Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act Won [16][17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "C.O.F.F.I.N Unearthed". Triple J. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "C.O.F.F.I.N Announce National Tour Behind Forthcoming Album 'Australia Stops'". Music Feeds. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  3. ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N Under The Influence trailer". YouTube. April 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Piss Up by C.O.F.F.I.N". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "C.O.F.F.I.N announce new self-titled album, share first single 'Fast Love'". NME. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  6. ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N. Australia Stops 09/15/2023". Punk Rock Theory. July 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  7. ^ "The Sydney band that's more popular overseas than in Australia". Sydney Morning Herald. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  8. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  9. ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N on Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Live At The Leagues Club by Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  11. ^ "On the Gronk by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Be Gone by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  13. ^ "COFFIN MINI SKIRT by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  14. ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  15. ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.