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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
Courtney Barnett Announces Aussie Shows With Camp Cope
To coincide with her festival appearances!
News / Music
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Who's got your vote?
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The Aussie Artists Performing At The 2018 ARIA Awards Have Been Revealed
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Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett
"It's encouraging to see young girls up on adults' shoulders, wide-eyed and mesmerised, watching Barnett absolutely owning it up there - you can't be what you can't see, right?"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett, East Brunswick All Girls Choir
"It's like nothing we've seen from Barnett."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett
"Barnett’s crumbling instrumental breaks and sometimes howling vox deserve a full-body response from her audience."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett
"The set was well thought out, and it became apparent that this was a feel-good gig for all ages."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett
"Her songs took Fremantle on a rollercoaster of a ride, journeying through a land of strange ferocity and grungy rock, which sounded just as shabby as it was shiny."
Features / Music
Talking vulnerability, 'hopefulessness' and the DIY pathway with Courtney Barnett
Catch the internationally acclaimed Australian musician touring her new album with headline shows over the next month..
News / Music
Vance Joy, Courtney Barnett & The Breeders Lead Fairgrounds' Mammoth 2018 Festival
Berry good.
News / Music
WATCH: Courtney Barnett Nails 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Performance
Check it out now!
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Milk! Records Residency: Courtney Barnett, Jen Cloher, Tiny Ruins
"How have The CB3 somehow managed to get even better!? Just. Wow."