Tia Gostelow (born 12 October 1999) is an Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter from Mackay, Queensland. Gostelow released her debut studio album, Thick Skin, in 2018 on Lovely Records.[1][2] Thick Skin was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards.[3][4]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Tia Gostelow |
Born | Mackay, Queensland Australia | 12 October 1999
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Website | tiagostelow |
Life and career
edit1999–2014 : Early Life
editGostelow was born on 12 October 1999 and grew up in the regional Australian town of Mackay, Queensland; adjacent to the Coral Sea coast, Australia. When Gostelow was 4, she relocated to Groote Eylandt a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria with her family for her father's work.[5] She spent six years there before moving back to Mackay where she went to High School.[6]
Gostelow's Indigenous hereditary roots are based in Cape York's Luma Luma tribe where her grandfather is an elder.[5]
2015–present: Thick Skin
editIn 2015, at the age of 16, Gostelow wrote "State of Art" which was released in February 2016 as her debut single.[7][8] "State Of Art" received airplay on national youth broadcaster Triple J, won the station's 2016 Indigenous Initiative and placed top 5 in Triple J Unearthed High in 2016.[9] Gostelow was invited to showcase at Bigsound 2016, which was her first ever gig with her band. This performance coincided with the release of her second single "Vague Utopia" which was also received high rotation on Triple J.[9][10]
In May 2017, Gostelow released single "That's What You Get".[11] At the 2017 Queensland Music Awards, the single was nominated for 6 awards, winning two.[9]
In June 2018, released single "Strangers".[11][12]
In September 2018, Gostelow released her debut studio album, Thick Skin to positive reviews.[13][14] At the 2019 Queensland Music Awards, Gostelow made Australian history by being the youngest winner of Album of the Year.[15]
2019–2021: Chrysalis
editIn July 2019, Gostelow released "Get to It", her first new material single since Thick Skin.[16]
In April 2020, ABC records released a live album titled Triple J Live at the Wireless. The album was recorded at The Lansdown Hotel, Sydney on 23 February 2019, during her Thick Skin tour. It was first broadcast on 6 May 2019, before its official release in April 2020.[17]
In October 2020, Gostelow released Chrysalis.[18]
2022–present: Head Noise
editIn April 2023, Gostelow announced the forthcoming release of her third studio album, Head Noise, scheduled for release in August 2023, preceded by singles "Spring to Life", "Sour",[19] "Early Twenties".[20] and "I'm Getting Bored of This".
Influences
editGostelow has openly discussed her musical influences as foremost fellow regional singer-songwriter Melody Pool, as well as Mumford & Sons and The Jungle Giants.[21]
Gostelow has said she was also inspired to play music after seeing Taylor Swift perform live in Australia.[22]
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Certifications |
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Thick Skin |
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Chrysalis |
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Head Noise |
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Live albums
editTitle | Album details |
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Triple J Live at the Wireless |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
editTitle | Year | Certifications | Album |
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"State of Art"[7] | 2016 | Thick Skin | |
"Vague Utopia"[10] | |||
"That's What You Get"[11] | 2017 | ||
"Hunger"[27] | |||
"Strangers" (featuring Lanks) |
2018 |
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"We Are the People" (Triple J Like a Version)[29] |
Like a Version: Volume Fourteen | ||
"Phone Me"[30] | Thick Skin | ||
"Blue Velvet" (Live piano version)[31] | 2019 | Non-album singles | |
"Get to It"[32] | Chrysalis | ||
"Rush"[33] | 2020 | ||
"Psycho"[34] | |||
"Always" (featuring Holy Holy)[35] |
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"Two Lovers"[36] | |||
"Valley Nights" (with Hope D and Sahara Beck)[37][18] |
2021 | non album singles | |
"Say It to My Face"[38] | 2022 | ||
"Spring to Life"[39] | 2023 | Head Noise[19] | |
"Sour"[19] | |||
"Early Twenties"[20] | |||
"I'm Getting Bored of This"[40] | |||
"Poison" (Triple J Like a Version)[41] |
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"All Ur Sorrow"[42] | 2024 | TBA | |
"Taking My Time"[43] | |||
"Mirrors"[44] |
As featured artist
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Candy Hearts" (Hunny Bunny featuring Tia Gostelow)[45] |
2019 | Non-album single |
"You, Me & the Sky" (Big Sand featuring Tia Gostelow)[46] |
2022 | Non-album single |
"Thinking About Us" (Ivey featuring Tia Gostelow)[47] |
2023 | Non-album single |
"Sleezy Steezy Cool" (3% featuring Tia Gostelow)[48] |
2024 | Kill the Dead |
Non-single album appearances
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Around Here"[49] | 2019 | Deadly Hearts 2 |
Awards and nominations
editAIR Awards
editThe 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 | Ref. |
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2021 | Chrysalis | Best Independent Pop Album or EP | Nominated | [50][51] |
National Indigenous Music Awards
editThe National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) recognize excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry. It commenced in 2004.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | herself | New Talent of the Year | Nominated | |
2019 | Thick Skin | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
2021 | Chrysalis | Album of the Year | Nominated | [52][53] |
"Two Lovers" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated |
Queensland Music Awards
editThe Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[54]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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2017[55] | "Vague Utopia" | Folk Song of the Year | Won |
"State of Art" | Schools Song of the Year | Won | |
2019[56] | Thick Skin | Album of the Year | Won |
2024[57] | "Spring to Life" | Indigenous Award | Won |
References
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- ^ "National Indigenous Music Awards unveils 2019 Nominations". National Indigenous Music Awards. July 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Record Breaking Crowd for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards!". National Indigenous Music Awards. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ a b "North Queensland student wins Unearthed High's Indigenous Initiative". www.abc.net.au. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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- ^ a b c "That's What You Get - single". Apple Music. May 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "First Spin: Tia Gostelow & LANKS are a perfect match on "Strangers"". ABC. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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- ^ "Clea, Tia Gostelow & More Win Big At The 2019 Queensland Music Awards". The Music. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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- ^ "Tia Gostelow Live at the Wireless". ABC. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Premiere: Tia Gostelow unites with Hope D and Sahara Beck for new song, Valley Nights". pilerats.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Tia Gostelow announces third album 'Head Noise' and shares new single". NME. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Tia Gostelow Drops Spellbinding Single 'Early Twenties' And National Tour Dates". The Music. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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- ^ Yates, Rod. "Teen musician Tia Gostelow says pub gigs made her 'super resilient'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
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- ^ Martin, Josh (22 September 2020). "Tia Gostelow announces new album 'Chrysalis', Queensland launch shows". NME. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "We Are the People - single". Apple Music. July 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Phone Me - single". Apple Music. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Blue Velvet (live piano version) - single". Apple Music. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Get to It - single". Apple Music. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Rush - single". Apple Music. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ Gallagher, Alex (22 May 2020). "Tia Gostelow shares new single 'Psycho'". NME. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ Young, David James (24 July 2020). "Tia Gostelow and Holy Holy team up for new single 'Always'". NME. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Two Lovers - single". Apple Music. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Valley Nights - single". Apple Music. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Say It To My Face - single". Apple Music. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Meanjin-based indie songstress, Tia Gostelow has unveiled her new single, Spring To Life". Milky Milky Milky. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "New single I'm getting bored of this out tomorrow! New album dripping next Fri 18 aug 🖤". YouTube. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Tia Gostelow covers Alice Cooper 'Poison' for Like A Version". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
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- ^ "Taking My Time · Tia Gostelow · Tia Gostelow · Robby De Sa". YouTube. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "i made a fanzine to go with my album 📝 i worked on this for a few weeks & it was a nice creative outlet to make something personal to go with the record". Instagram. June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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- ^ "You, Me & The Sky single". AMRAP. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Top 5 Songs Of The Week: May 19th 2023". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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