C.O.F.F.I.N

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C.O.F.F.I.N
OriginSydney, Australia[1]
GenresPunk, rock[1]
Years active2005–present
Websitewww.coffinband.com

Children of Finland Fighting in Norway, (abbreviated to C.O.F.F.I.N) are an Australian punk and rock music group formed in Sydney in 2005.[1]

Their fifth studio album Australia Stops[2] peaked at number 47 on the Australian Albums Chart and number 23 on the UK Albums Chart in September 2023.

History[edit]

Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) formed in 2005 by Sydney schoolmates.[1]

They self-released their debut studio album, Under the Influence in 2010.[3]

In June 2018, the group released their third studio album, Piss​~​Up.[4]

In September 2020, the group released their self-titled album via Legless Records. The album was preceded by single "Fast Love".[5]

In September 2023, the group released their fifth studio album, Australia Stops.[2] The album was preceded by singles "Cut You Off" and "Give Me a Bite"[6] Band member Ben Portnoy called the album their "most well put together". The album was released following tours in North America and Europe.[7]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[8] 		UK
[9]
Under the Influence
  • Released: 2010
  • Format: CD
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
 — —
Spring Break at the Asylum
  • Released: May 2014
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
 — —
Piss​~​Up
  • Released: June 2018[4]
  • Format: LP (limited to 150 copies), cassette (limited to 100 copies), digital
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
 — —
Children of Finland Fighting in Norway
  • Released: September 2020[5]
  • Format: LP, cassette, digital
  • Label: Legless (LEG-006)
 — —
Australia Stops
  • Released: 15 September 2023[2]
  • Format: LP, digital
  • Label: Damaged Record Co. (DRC-010)
 47 28

Live albums[edit]

List of live albums, with selected details
Title EP details
Live at the Leagues Club 15.06.18
  • Released: January 2019[10]
  • Format: cassette (limited to 100 copies)
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
  • Recorded June 2018

Extended plays[edit]

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
On the Gronk
  • Released: August 2016[11]
  • Format: 7" vinyl, digital
  • Label: C.O.F.F.I.N
Be Gone
  • Released: August 2019[12]
  • Format: 7" vinyl, digital
  • Label: Bargain Bin Records (BB-003)
C.O.F.F.I.N / MINI SKIRT
(split EP with Mini Skirt)
  • Released: September 2021[13]
  • Format: 7" vinyl, (limited to 500 copies)

Awards and nominations[edit]

National Live Music Awards[edit]

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 C.O.F.F.I.N Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act Won [14][15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "C.O.F.F.I.N Unearthed". Triple J. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "C.O.F.F.I.N Announce National Tour Behind Forthcoming Album 'Australia Stops'". Music Feeds. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  3. ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N Under The Influence trailer". YouTube. April 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Piss Up by C.O.F.F.I.N". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "C.O.F.F.I.N announce new self-titled album, share first single 'Fast Love'". NME. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  6. ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N. Australia Stops 09/15/2023". Punk Rock Theory. July 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  7. ^ "The Sydney band that's more popular overseas than in Australia". Sydney Morning Herald. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  8. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  9. ^ "C.O.F.F.I.N on Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Live At The Leagues Club by Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  11. ^ "On the Gronk by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Be Gone by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  13. ^ "COFFIN MINI SKIRT by COFFIN". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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