Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be

Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be
EP by
The Rions
Released27 September 2024 (2024-09-27)
Length22:11
LabelCommunity Music
The Rions chronology
Minivan
(2023) 		Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be
(2024) 		Everything Every Single Day
(2025)
Singles from Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be
  1. "Sweet Cocoon"
    Released: 19 April 2024[1]
  2. "Physical Medicine"
    Released: 5 July 2024[2]
  3. "Time Will Tell"
    Released: 28 August 2024[3]

Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be is the second extended play by Australian indie rock group The Rions. It was announced in early July 2024 and released on 27 September 2024.[2] The EP peaked at number 35 on the ARIA Charts.

At the AIR Awards of 2025, the EP was nominated for Best Independent Rock Album or EP, whilst Twnty Three were nominated for Independent Publicity Team of the Year for their work on this release.[4]

Reception

Pace Proctor from The AU Review gave it 4 out of 5 saying "While the EP delivers plenty of upbeat, festival-ready tunes, its also introspective, emotionally charged, and showcases The Rions’ evolving range and experimentation. Whether it's the country twang of 'Friend', the anthemic build of 'Time Will Try', or the glossy synths of 'Physical Medicine', The Rions navigate a variety of styles without losing their distinct sound, and it rocks."[5]

Track listing

Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sweet Cocoon"
  • Noah Blockley
  • Asher McLean
  • Tom Partington
  • Harley Wilson
2:54
2."Passionfruit"
2:49
3."Friend"
  • Blockley
  • McLean
  • Partington
  • Wilson
4:12
4."Time Will Tell"
  • Blockley
  • McLean
  • Partington
  • Wilson
4:18
5."Physical Medicine"
  • Blockley
  • McLean
  • Partington
  • Wilson
  • Collins
3:55
6."The Part"
  • Blockley
  • McLean
  • Partington
  • Wilson
4:20
Total length:22:11

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 35

References

  1. ^ "The Rions Drop "Badass" New Song "Sweet Cocoon", Announce National Tour Dates". Music Feeds. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b "The Rions Announce New EP Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be". Tone Deaf. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. ^ "The Rions Announce EP Tour, Share "Time Will Try"". Music Feeds. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  4. ^ "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  5. ^ "The Rions have your summer playlist sorted with new EP Happiness in a Place it Shouldn't Be". The AU Review. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Australiancharts.com – The Rions – Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
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