DMA's

DMA's (stylised in all caps) are an Australian three-piece rock band formed in 2012 in Sydney. The band is composed of Tommy O'Dell, Matt Mason, and Johnny Took.[1] They gained popularity for their debut single "Delete" and for their self-titled EP released in 2014.[2]

DMA'S
DMA'S playing at Deichbrand Festival in Germany (2017)
Background information
OriginSydney
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsI OH YOU, Mom + Pop Music, Infectious
Associated actsLittle Bastard
Websitedmasdmas.com
Members
  • Tommy O'Dell
  • Matt Mason
  • Johnny Took

History

In February 2014, DMA's released their debut single "Delete", which peaked at number 88 on the ARIA Charts. Their self-titled EP was released on 28 March 2014.

In February 2016, the band released a full-length album titled Hills End.[3] It peaked at number 8 on the ARIA Albums Chart upon release in March 2016.[4] In April 2016 they appeared on the cover of Australian magazine, Happy Mag.[5] Their song "Play it Out" features as one of the songs on FIFA 17, the EA Sports video game.[6]

The band's cover of Cher's "Believe" was voted in at number 6 on Triple J's Hottest 100 2016 list.[7] The video has received over 8.6 million views on YouTube[8] and became the first Like a Version cover to ever rank this highly in the Hottest 100.

In November 2019, the band supported Liam Gallagher on his UK and Ireland tour.[9] The band have similarly supported other British rock & Britpop icons such as Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, & The Kooks.[10] In March 2020, they played their largest headline show at Brixton Academy in London.[11]

On 31 January 2020, the band released "Life Is a Game of Changing", the second single from their forthcoming third studio album, The Glow.[12]

Influences

Their musical sound has led to comparisons to the bands Oasis, The La's and The Stone Roses.[13]

Band members

Current members

  • Thomas O'Dell – lead vocals
  • Matthew Mason – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Johnny Took – acoustic guitar

Touring members

  • Joel Flyger – rhythm guitar
  • Thomas Crandles – bass guitar
  • Liam Hoskins – drums

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[14]		 NLD
[15]		 SCO
[16]		 UK
[17]
Hills End
  • Released: 26 February 2016
  • Label: Infectious Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP
 875—36
For Now
  • Released: 27 April 2018
  • Label: Infectious Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP, MC
 7—513
The Glow
  • Released: 10 July 2020[12]
  • Label: I OH YOU
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP, MC
 To be released

Live albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[18]		 UK
[17]
MTV Unplugged: Live
  • Released: 12 July 2019
  • Label: I Oh You
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, streaming
 9465

EPs
List of extended plays, with release date and label shown
Title Details
DMA's
  • Released: 28 March 2014[19]
  • Label: I Oh You
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, streaming

Singles
List of singles, with selected peak chart positions and certifications shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[20]		 SCO
[21]
"Delete" 2014 84— DMA's
"Feels Like 37"[23] ——
"Laced" / "So We Know"[24] —— Non-album single
"Lay Down"[25] 2015 —— Hills End
"Too Soon"[26] 2016 ——
"In the Moment"[27] ——
"Timeless"[28] ——
"Step Up the Morphine"[29] ——
"Believe"
(Triple J Like a Version)[30]		 2017 —— Non-album single
"Dawning"[32] —— For Now
"In the Air"[33] 2018 ——
"For Now"[34] ——
"Break Me"[35] ——
"Do I Need You Now"[36] ——
"The End"
(original or Channel Tres remix)[37]		 ——
"Time & Money"[38] ——
"Silver"[39] 2019 —— The Glow
"Life Is a Game of Changing"
(original or Willaris. K remix)		 2020 —99
"The Glow"[40] ——
"Learning Alive"[41] ——

Music videos
Year Album Title Director Reference
2014 DMA's "Feels Like 37" Mitchell Grant [42]
"The Plan" Gabrielle Dadgostar [43]
Non-album single "Laced" [44]
2015 Julian Rivoire [45]
DMA's "Your Low" Chad VanGaalen [46]
Hills End "Lay Down" Tristan Jalleh [47]
2016 "Delete" Mitchell Grant [48]
"Too Soon" [49]
"In the Moment" Uncle Friendly [50]
"Timeless" Errol Rainey [51]
"Step Up the Morphine" [52]
"Play It Out" Mitchell Grant [53]
2017 For Now "Dawning" Spike Vincent [54]
2018 "In The Air" Errol Rainey [55]
"Do I Need You Now?" Jake Jelicich [56]
"The End" W.A.M. Bleakley [57]
2019 The Glow "Silver" Charlotte Evans [58]
2020 "Life Is a Game of Changing" Bill Bleakley [59]
"The Glow" Errol Rainey and Toto Vivian [60]
"Learning Alive" Rik Saunders [61]

Awards

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. DMA's have received 3 nominations.[62]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 For Now Best Group Nominated
Best Independent Release Nominated
Best Rock Album Nominated

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