Dune Rats

Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland. Originally, the band formed as a duo, with Danny Beus on guitar and lead vocals and BC Michael Marks on drums and backing vocals.[1][2][3] The band later became a three-piece, with Brett Jansch (formerly a touring member of Bleeding Knees Club) joining as bassist. Brad Heald, originally from Red Riders and The Vines, also made touring appearances on bass from 2011 to 2012.

Dune Rats
Dune Rats performing in 2018
Background information
Also known asDunies
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresSurf rock, indie rock, garage punk, pop punk
Years active2010–present
LabelsDine Alone, Ratbag, Inertia Access
Associated actsThe Cairos, Stonegrill, Villains of Willhelm, Comic Sans, Bleeding Knees Club, DZ Deathrays, Violent Soho, The Vines
Websitedunerats.tv
MembersDanny Beus
BC Michaels
Brett Jansch

On 30 May 2014, the band released their self-titled debut album through their label Ratbag Records. They supported the release with a global and national tour.[4] The following year they announced that they were officially launching Ratbag Records as a record label that would take on other performers.[5]

On 11 February 2017, their second album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart.[6]

The group's fourth studio album, Real Rare Whale was announced on 11 February 2022 and is scheduled for release on 24 June 2022.[7]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[8]
Dune Rats 22
The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit
  • Released: 20 January 2017
  • Label: Ratbag, Dine Alone
 1
Hurry Up and Wait
  • Released: 31 January 2020[9]
  • Label: Ratbag, BMG
 1
Real Rare Whale
  • To be released: 24 June 2022[7]
  • Label: Ratbag, BMG
 TBA

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Sexy Beach
  • Released: 1 February 2011
  • Label: Inertia Access
Social Atoms
  • Released: 2 September 2011
  • Label: Inertia Access
Smile
  • Released: 19 April 2013
  • Label: Inertia Access

Singles
Title Year Album
"Pogo" 2011 Social Atoms
"Fuck It" 2012 Smile
"Red Light, Green Light" 2013
"Bullshit" 2016 The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit
"Scott Green"
"Braindead" 2017
"6 Pack"
"Demolition Derby"
"No Plans"[10] 2019 Hurry Up and Wait
"Rubber Arm"[11]
"Crazy"[12]
"Stupid Is as Stupid Does"
(featuring K.Flay)[13]		 2020
"Bad Habits"[14]
"Too Tough Terry"[15] Non-album single
"Up"[16] 2021 Real Rare Whale
"What a Memorable Night"[7] 2022
"Bored"
(with Ocean Grove[17]		 Up in the Air Forever

Music videos
Title Year Director(s)
"Wooo!" 2011 Oliver Duncan[18]
"Pogo" Anthony Salsone[19][20]
"Fuck It" 2012
"Red Light, Green Light" (Red Version) 2013 Toby Cregan[21]
"Red Light, Green Light" (Green Version) Pilerats[22]
"Superman" 2014 Toby Cregan[23]
"Dalai Lama, Big Banana, Marijuana" Diego Cristófano[24]
"Bullshit" 2016 Macario De Souza & Allan Hardy[25]
"Scott Green" Macario De Souza[26][27]
"Scott Green" (Performance Version) 2017
"Braindead" Jonathan Salfield[28]
"6 Pack" Vorn Hunt[29][30]
"Demolition Derby"
"No Plans" 2019 James Medlam[31]
"Rubber Arm" Glendon and Isabella[32]
"Crazy" Macario De Souza & Allan Hardy[33]
"Stupid Is as Stupid Does"
(featuring K.Flay)		 2020 Hype Republic[34]
"Bad Habits" Dune Rats, Matty Woo & Tom Healy[35]
"Too Tough Terry" Reid McManus[36]
"Up" 2021 Natalie Sim[37]
"What a Memorable Night" 2022 Jarred Lammiman[38]

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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.
2017The Kids Will Know It's BullshitARIA Award for Best Rock AlbumNominated[39]

References
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  2. Nail, Jonny. "Dune Rats vs Laneway Festival". Rolling Stones Australia. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  3. Galvin, Hannah. "INTERVIEW: DUNE RATS". Purple Sneakers. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  4. Baroni, Nastassia. "Dune Rats Debut Album And National Tour Announced". Music Feeds. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  5. Moskovich, Greg. "DUNE RATS ARE STARTING A RECORD LABEL, MEET THEIR FIRST SIGNING". ToneDeaf. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  6. "ARIA CHART WATCH #407". auspOp. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  7. "Dune Rats have released a rowdy new single and video, What A Memorable Night". Kerrang. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  8. "australian-charts.com – Discography Dune Rats". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  9. "Hurry Up and Wait (iTunes Australia)". Apple Music. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  10. "No Plans - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  11. "Rubber Arm - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  12. "singles to Radio". The Music Network. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  13. "Dune Rats Drop New Song & Film Clip "Stupid Is As Stupid Does"". Music Feeds. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  14. "DUNE RATS new single 'BAD HABITS' from new album 'HURRY UP AND WAIT' OUT NOW!". YouTube. April 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  15. ""Too Tough Terry"". Apple Music. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  16. "Dune Rats Simmer "UP" In Time for Summer". wallofsoundau. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  17. "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 22/04/22". Music Feeds. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  18. "DUNE RATS - WOOO". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  19. "DUNE RATS - Pogo". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  20. "DUNE RATS - Fuck It". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  21. "DUNE RATS - "Red Light, Green Light" (Red Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  22. "DUNE RATS - "Red Light, Green Light" (Green Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  23. "DUNE RATS - SUPERMAN". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  24. "DUNE RATS - Dalai Lama, Big Banana, Marijuana". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  25. "DUNE RATS - Bullshit (Official Video)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  26. "DUNE RATS - Scott Green (Official Video)". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  27. "Dune Rats - Scott Green (Performance Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  28. "Dune Rats - Braindead". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  29. "DUNE RATS - '6 Pack'". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  30. "Dune Rats - Demolition Derby". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  31. "DUNE RATS – No Plans (Official Video - Extended Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
  32. "DUNE RATS – RUBBER ARM (Official Video)". Retrieved 3 September 2019 – via YouTube.
  33. "DUNE RATS - CRAZY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved 7 November 2019 – via YouTube.
  34. "Dune Rats Drop New Song & Film Clip "Stupid Is As Stupid Does"". Music Feeds. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  35. "DUNE RATS - BAD HABITS (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved 7 April 2020 – via YouTube.
  36. "DUNE RATS - TOO TOUGH TERRY (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 13 November 2020 – via YouTube.
  37. "DUNE RATS - UP (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 4 November 2021 – via YouTube.
  38. "DUNE RATS - WHAT A MEMORABLE NIGHT (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 10 February 2022 – via YouTube.
  39. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award – 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 11 April 2022.
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