Busby Marou


Busby Marou are an Australian duo originally from Rockhampton, Queensland. The duo consists of Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou with several other musicians perform with the duo in concert. At the APRA Music Awards of 2012, the duo won "Blues & Roots Work of the Year" category.

History

2007-2012: Career Beginnings and ''Busby Marou''

In 2007, Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou met in Rockhampton. Jeremy is of Torres Strait Islander heritage, and both performers come from musical families. With similar musical interests, the two combined to perform and write music under the name Busby Marou.
Busby Marou's debut EP, The Blue Road, was recorded at Pete Murray's personal studios in Byron Bay and produced by Anthony Lycenko who had worked with artists such as Murray, David Bowie and Shifter. The EP had a limited release. Busby Marou supported Pete Murray during the Toowoomba leg of his 2008 Australian Tour.
In 2009 saw the duo as one of five successful applicants for "Breakthrough" – A Federal Government initiative supporting emerging indigenous contemporary musicians. The award assisted in the production of the band's debut, self-titled album, which was released in August 2010. In September 2010 at the Deadly Awards 2010 Busby Marou won the award for "Most Promising New Talent".
Late in 2010, Busby Marou featured on the He Will Have His Way – Finn Brothers Tribute Album. The album went Gold within a month of release. Their contribution was a cover of "Better Be Home Soon". On 12 February 2011, Busby Marou performed at the Rugby League All Stars match at the Gold Coast.
In 2011, Busby Marou were signed to Warner Music Australia's indie imprint, Footstomp Records, and in June 2011, re-released their debut, self-titled album.

2013-present: ''Farewell Fitzroy'' and ''Postcards from the Shell House''

In October 2013, Busby Marou released their second studio album, Farewell Fitzroy which debuted at number 5 on the ARIA charts.
In May and June 2014, the duo supported James Blunt for the Australian leg of his Moon Landing World Tour. In October 2014, "Days of Gold" became their first charting single, debuting at 82.
In February 2017, Busby Marou released their third studio album, Postcards from the Shell House, which debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Influences

Their musical influences include elements of Crowded House, Elvis Presley, Pearl Jam and Willie Nelson among others.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association, "honouring composers and songwriters".