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Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Melba Barnett (born 3 November 1987) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her deadpan singing style and witty, rambling lyrics, she attracted attention with the release of her debut EP I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris in 2012. International interest came with the release of her EP The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas in 2013.Barnett's debut album—Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit—was released in 2015 to widespread acclaim. At the 2015 ARIA Music Awards, she won four awards from eight nominations. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and International Female Solo Artist at the 2016 Brit Awards. She released Lotta Sea Lice, a collaborative album with Kurt Vile, in 2017. She released her second album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, to further acclaim in 2018. Barnett's third studio album—Things Take Time, Take Time—was released in November 2021.

Albums

2015 Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
2018 Tell Me How You Really Feel
2021 Things Take Time, Take Time
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Latest Articles

News / Music
Hear Courtney Barnett's Jack White-Produced Cover Of Rowland S Howard's 'Shivers'
The track forms part of the next Third Man Records Blue Series of singles
News / Music
Courtney Barnett, The Ocean Party & More Hit The (Tape) Decks For Cassette Store Day
Celebrate the throwback format that just won't die with a bunch of great Aussie releases this October
News / Music
Marlon Williams And Harts To Play At The Age Music Victoria Awards
It's their 10th Anniversary and going to be a big one
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Dominates Independent Music Award Nominations
After taking home the big award last year.
News / Music
See Courtney Barnett, J. Mascis & More Let Loose On Bob Dylan's Old Electric Guitar
Once-in-a-lifetime stuff
News / Music
Watch Courtney Barnett's New Guerilla-Shot Music Video
Busking in London, Courtney Barnett style.
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Films Secret Music Video On London Streets
And they thought she was just busking.
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Announces Headline Tour With Cloud Control
Playing in theatres around the country.
Features / Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Courtney Barnett Covers The Breeders' Cannonball (Live At Melbourne's Forum)
News / Music
Hermitude Hold The #1 Spot For Second Week On Carlton Dry Independent Music Chart
Top two spots hold steady.
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Channel Seven Special Attracts Over 600,000 Viewers
The 'Sunday Night' interview was inside the evening's top-10-highest-rating programs
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett, Teeth & Tongue, The Finks
"Barnett is funny in her interactions with the crowd and slips in her trademark nonchalance at every opportunity"