August and November 1995, respectively. In May 1996, Red Eye Records released a re-released Penny Century which included a limited edition bonus CD of early songs called Pre-Raphaelite. This helped the album to reach gold accreditation in Australia (35,000 copies sold). In November 1996, the band released their fourth studio album Futura which peaked at number 50 on the ARIA chart. The group eventually disbanded in 1997. In 1999, the compilation album Favourites was released. 2000-present: reformation Although Phillis was living in a small town in Tasmania and Young was living in London, the two occasionally reunited over the years to perform a few shows. Phillis went on to form The Dearhunters and Roger Loves Betty, and also records and performs as a solo artist. In late 2005, Phillis and Young resurfaced under the name The Girls from the Clouds, releasing a 5-track EP titled Lalalala. In April 2007, however, the duo announced they had disbanded again. The Clouds reunited to tour with Jesus Jones and The Wonder Stuff in August 2011. In late 2011 and early 2012, the band toured Australia in The Clouds Reunion Tour. In February 2017, The Clouds released a new song, "Mabel's Bookshop" from an EP Zaffre, their first new music in 20 years. They toured at the 2017 The Day on the Green with Blondie and Cyndi Lauper. Members Jodi Phillis – guitar, vocals (1989–1997, 2005–2006, 2011–present) Trish Young – bass, vocals (1989–1997, 2005–2006, 2011–present) Robert Phelan – guitar (1989–1990) Stuart Eadie – drums (1989–1991) Dave Easton – guitar (1990–1996, 2011–present) Andrew Byrne – drums (1992) Raphael Whittingham – drums (1993–1997, 2011–present) Ben Nightingale – guitar (1996–1997) Timeline Discography Studio albums Compilation albums Extended plays Singles Notes Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. ! |- |1992 | Penny Century | ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Album | | |- |1994 | Thunderhead | ARIA Award for Best Adult Alternative Album | | |- References Musical groups established in 1989 Musical groups disestablished in 1997 Musical groups reestablished in 2011 Australian indie rock groups New South Wales musical groups