Tyne-James Organ is an Australian singer-songwriter from Wollongong, New South Wales, residing in Melbourne, Australia.[1]

Tyne-James Organ
BornWollongong, Australia
OriginAustralia
GenresIndie rock[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
  • ukelele
Years active2016–present
LabelsDew Process (2017–present)
Websitewww.tynejamesorgan.com

He released his debut studio album, Necessary Evil on 21 May 2021.

Early life

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Tyne-James' father Rikki Organ died in 2016.[2]

Organ built an online support base uploading cover versions of songs on YouTube.[3] Organ supported The Vanns in 2014.[4] and Allday and UV Boi in 2016.[3]

Career

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2016–2019: Debut EP

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In 2016, Organ released his debut single "In My Arms".[3]

In 2017, Organ signed with Dew Process[5] and released the single "Watch You Go" which Hayden Davis from Pile Rats described as "a beautifully stripped-back ballad which will leave your heart aching with its personal message."[5] The song was dedicated to his father, Rikki, who died from cancer in 2016.[6]

In September 2019, Organ released his debut EP,[7]

2020–present: Necessary Evil

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In May 2020, Organ released "Hold Me Back", the lead single from his debut studio album. The song, which was described by Australian Independent Record Labels Association as a "raw and formidable rock track" was inspired by the Me Too movement and his own interactions with misogyny in a night clubs of Melbourne.[8] Organ said "On a night out with friends, I witnessed a confronting and horrible incident of harassment against one of the female friends I was with. Seeing my friend be assaulted like that and seeing how it affected her really shocked me. We confronted the perpetrator and got him barred from the club. But knowing that so many women go through this experience, I just couldn't shake the sense of anger within me, and this song was written shortly after that awful night."[9] Proceeds from sales/streams went towards the White Ribbon Foundation.[9]

In March 2021, Organ announced the release of his debut album, Necessary Evil, alongside the single "Sunday Suit".[10] The album was created in 2020 with frequent collaborator Chris Collins in Collin's NSW hinterland studio, Stokers Siding[10] Necessary Evil was released on 22 May 2021.[10]

In June 2023, Organ released the single, "Blue".[11]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[12]
Necessary Evil 51

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Persevere
  • Released: 20 September 2019[15]
  • Label: Dew Process
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"In My Arms"[16][3] 2016 non album single
"Watch You Go"[5] 2017 Persevere
"Graceful"[17] 2018
"Something New"[18] 2019
"Hold Me Back"[19] 2020 Necessary Evil
"Not Ready for Love"[20]
"Sunday Suit"[10] 2021
"London's Calling"[21]
"Honey"[22]
"Naïve" (Triple J Like a Version)[23] 2022 non album single
"Blue"[11] 2023 TBA
"All of Me"[24] 2024 TBA

Other certified songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Certifications Album
"Say No More" 2019 Persevere

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Chris Collins for Necessary Evil by Tyne-James Organ Engineer of the Year Nominated [26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tyne-James Organ JJJ Unearthed". Triple J Unearthed. December 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Entertainer Rikki Organ loses seven year battle with cancer". Illawarra Mercury. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "Premiere: Tyne-James Organ unveils his debut single/video, "In My Arms"". PileRats. November 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Crunch October 29, 2014". Beat. October 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Premiere: Tyne-James Organ returns with a tender new ballad, "Watch You Go"". PileRats. November 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  6. ^ "About". tynejamesorgan. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  7. ^ "EP Walkthrough: Tyne-James Organ details his debut offering, Persevere". PileRats. September 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  8. ^ "15 minutes with Tyne-James Organ". Fachion Journal. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Tyne James Organ Hold Me Back". AIR. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  10. ^ a b c d "Tyne-James Organ announces debut album Necessary Evil". NME Australia. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Sam Smith, Madonna & More: This Week's Best New Music". The Music. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  12. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 31 May 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1630. Australian Recording Industry Association. 31 May 2021. p. 6.
  13. ^ "Necessary Evil by Tyne-James Organ CD". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Necessary Evil by Tyne-James Organ LP". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  15. ^ "Persevere (EP)". Apple Music. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  16. ^ "In My Arms – single by Tyne-James Organ". Apple Music. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  17. ^ "This week's must-listen singles Tyne-James Organ "Graceful"". PileRats. 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  18. ^ "Photo Gallery: Tyne-James Organ shows us the set of his new video, "Something New"". PileRats. 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  19. ^ "Hold Me Back – single by Tyne-James Organ". Apple Music. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  20. ^ "Not Ready for Love – single by Tyne-James Organ". Apple Music. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  21. ^ "London's Calling – single by Tyne-James Organ". Apple Music. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  22. ^ "Tyne-James Organ drops new single "Honey", reschedules Necessary Evil tour". NME Australia. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  23. ^ "Naïve (Triple J Like a Version) – single by Tyne-James Organ". Apple Music. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  24. ^ "Tyne-James Organ Releases New Single And Music Video For 'All On Me'". Music Feeds. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  25. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  26. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.