The Nation Blue

The Nation Blue is a rock band formed in Tasmania^[1] and based in Melbourne, Victoria, noted for their intense live performances and bleak subject matter.^[2] They have toured nationally in Australia and internationally in Brazil, America and Japan^[3][4][5][6] and have supported Helmet and Foo Fighters.^[7] In the third song of their first set in support of the Foo Fighters, bass player, Matt Weston, dislocated his knee and lay on the stage floor for the remainder of the set.^[8][9]

The Nation Blue
Origin	Tasmania, Australia

At the fourth annual AIR Awards, held on 22 November 2009, The Nation Blue won the 'Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album' award for Rising Waters.^[10][11]

Members

• Tom Lyngcoln – vocals, guitar
• Matt Weston – bass
• Dan McKay – drums

Discography

• Descend ep (2000) – Fear of Children^[12]
• A Blueprint For Modern Noise (2001) – Trial and Error^[13]
• Damnation (2004) – Casadeldisco Records^[14]
• Protest Songs (2007) – Casadeldisco Records^[15][16]
• Rising Waters (2009) – Casadeldisco / Shock^[17][18]
• Black (2016) – Poison City Records
• Blue (2016) – Poison City Records

Awards

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2009[19][20]	Rising Waters	Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album	Won