Playlunch (band)
Playlunch is a seven-member Australian band from Melbourne that formed in 2022.
They have described their style as "bogan funk" and lyrically they have been said to capture "all the mundane details of Aussie culture with sharp wit and fond affection" with songs referencing Zooper Doopers, Healthy Harold, and Coles supermarkets.
The band members are Liam Bell, Michael D'Emilio, Tom Kindermann, Dylan Knur, Jerry Li, Andre Lew and Austin Richardson.
In November 2024, the band signed with the label ABC Music.
Career
2022–2024: ''Who's Ready For a Good Time?''
Playlunch's initial fame came from their song "Soupe Opera", which samples the French television show of the same name and went viral on TikTok. "Soupe Opera" was followed by "Hornbag", the name of which is a reference to Australian comedy show Kath & Kim. Both songs were later part of the band's debut LP Who's Ready For a Good Time, which was released in 2023.2025: ''Sex Ed''
The band's album Sex Ed was released on 22 August 2025, and described as funk rock by the ABC. The album received positive reviews and was called "tongue-in-cheek".The album's single "Keith", the video for which features acting from AFL player Barry Hall, was released ahead of the album and went viral. The song describes a man who becomes continuously angrier as multiple people park in the parking spot outside of his house. Marketing for the song also involved a hotline 1800-KEITH where fans were encouraged to call in with their stories of their own "Keiths".
"Keith" placed #4 in the 2025 Triple J Hottest 100.
The music video for the album's single "Real Estate Apps" featured comedy group Aunty Donna and housing activist Jordan van den Lamb.
Awards and nominations
J Awards
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.!
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