Tia Gostelow Explained

Tia Gostelow
Birth Name:Tia Gostelow
Birth Date:1999 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Mackay, Queensland Australia
Years Active:2015–present

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]

Life and career

1999–2014 : Early Life

Gostelow 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

In 2015, at the age of 16, Gostelow wrote "State of Art" which was released in February 2016 as her debut single.[7] "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.[8] 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.[8]

In May 2017, Gostelow released single "That's What You Get". At the 2017 Queensland Music Awards, the single was nominated for 6 awards, winning two.[8]

In June 2018, released single "Strangers".[9]

In September 2018, Gostelow released her debut studio album, Thick Skin to positive reviews.[10] [11] At the 2019 Queensland Music Awards, Gostelow made Australian history by being the youngest winner of Album of the Year.[12]

2019–2021: Chrysalis

In July 2019, Gostelow released "Get to It", her first new material single since Thick Skin.[13]

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.[14]

In October 2020, Gostelow released Chrysalis.

2022–present: Head Noise

In 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",[15] "Early Twenties".[16] and "I'm Getting Bored of This".

Influences

Gostelow has openly discussed her musical influences as foremost fellow regional singer-songwriter Melody Pool, as well as Mumford & Sons and The Jungle Giants.[17]

Gostelow has said she was also inspired to play music after seeing Taylor Swift perform live in Australia.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="1"
Album detailsCertifications
Thick Skin
  • Released: 14 September 2018[19]
  • Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 1801/1802)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Chrysalis
  • Released: 30 October 2020[21]
  • Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 2020)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Head Noise
  • Released: 18 August 2023
  • Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 2301)
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

Live albums

List of live albums, with release date and label shown! Title! Album details
Triple J Live at the Wireless
  • Released: 24 April 2020[22]
  • Label: ABC Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="1"
YearCertificationsAlbum
"State of Art"[23] 2016Thick Skin
"Vague Utopia"[24]
"That's What You Get"[25] 2017
"Hunger"[26]
"Strangers"
2018
"We Are the People"
[28] 		Like a Version: Volume Fourteen
"Phone Me"[29] Thick Skin
"Blue Velvet" [30] 2019
"Get to It"[31] Chrysalis
"Rush"[32] 2020
"Psycho"[33]
"Always"
[34]
"Two Lovers"[35]
"Valley Nights"
[36] [37] 		2021rowspan="2"
"Say It to My Face"[38] 2022
"Spring to Life"[39] 2023Head Noise
"Sour"
"Early Twenties"
"I'm Getting Bored of This"[40]
"Poison"
[41]
"All Ur Sorrow"[42] 2024rowspan="3"
"Taking My Time"[43]
"Mirrors"[44]

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown! Title! Year! Album
"Candy Hearts"
[45] 		2019
"You, Me & the Sky"
[46] 		2022
"Thinking About Us"
[47] 		2023
"Sleezy Steezy Cool"
[48] 		2024Kill the Dead

Non-single album appearances

Awards and nominations

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.! |-| 2021| Chrysalis| Best Independent Pop Album or EP| | [50] [51]

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) recognize excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry. It commenced in 2004.

! |-! scope="row" rowspan="1"| 2017| herself| New Talent of the Year| ||-! scope="row" rowspan="1"| 2019| Thick Skin| Album of the Year| ||-! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2021| Chrysalis| Album of the Year| |rowspan="2"| [52] [53] |-| "Two Lovers"| Film Clip of the Year| |}

Queensland Music Awards

The 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] |-|rowspan="2"| 2017[55] | "Vague Utopia"| Folk Song of the Year| |-| "State of Art"| Schools Song of the Year| |-|2019[56] | Thick Skin| Album of the Year | |-|2024[57] | "Spring to Life"| Indigenous Award | |-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leonard . Keira . Tia Gostelow / Thick Skin . . 4 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Tia Gostelow - Thick Skin . . 4 July 2019.
  3. Web site: National Indigenous Music Awards unveils 2019 Nominations . National Indigenous Music Awards. July 2019 . 19 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Record Breaking Crowd for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards! . National Indigenous Music Awards . 13 August 2019. 16 April 2019.
  5. Web site: North Queensland student wins Unearthed High's Indigenous Initiative. 11 August 2016. 3 June 2020. www.abc.net.au.
  6. Web site: Cover Stories Tia Gostelow. duo Magazine. 5 June 2020.
  7. Web site: 19 November 2018. Tia Gostelow. 3 June 2020. The Zoo.
  8. Web site: Tia Gostelow. 3 June 2020. triple j Unearthed. en.
  9. Web site: First Spin: Tia Gostelow & LANKS are a perfect match on "Strangers". ABC. 8 June 2018. 5 June 2020.
  10. Web site: Tia Gostelow Thick Skin . The Music. September 2018. 5 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Feature Album: Tia Gostelow Thick Skin . ABC. 30 September 2018 . 5 June 2020.
  12. Web site: Clea, Tia Gostelow & More Win Big At The 2019 Queensland Music Awards. The Music. 19 March 2019 . 5 June 2020.
  13. Web site: TIA GOSTELOW Announces National Supports for "Get To It" Tour . GC Live. August 2019. 5 June 2020.
  14. Web site: Tia Gostelow Live at the Wireless . ABC. 6 May 2019. 5 June 2020.
  15. Web site: Tia Gostelow announces third album 'Head Noise' and shares new single. NME. 22 April 2023. 2 May 2023.
  16. Web site: Tia Gostelow Drops Spellbinding Single 'Early Twenties' And National Tour Dates . The Music. 16 June 2023. 18 June 2023.
  17. Web site: 11 March 2019. Tia Gostelow On Touring, Collaborating & Plans For New Music. 3 June 2020. Music Feeds.
  18. Web site: Yates . Rod . Teen musician Tia Gostelow says pub gigs made her 'super resilient' . . 4 July 2019.
  19. Web site: Thick Skin by Tia Gostelow on Apple Music. Apple Music AU . 5 June 2020.
  20. Australia. album. 2022. 4 April 2022.
  21. Web site: Tia Gostelow announces new album 'Chrysalis', Queensland launch shows . . 22 September 2020 . 22 September 2020 . Martin, Josh.
  22. Web site: triple j Live At The Wireless – The Landsdowne 2019 by Tia Gostelow on Apple Music. Apple Music AU. 24 April 2020. 5 June 2020.
  23. Web site: State of Art - single. Apple Music. February 2016. 5 June 2020.
  24. Web site: Vague Utopia - single. Apple Music. October 2016. 5 June 2020.
  25. Web site: That's What You Get - single. Apple Music. May 2017. 5 June 2020.
  26. Web site: Hunger - single. Apple Music. 10 November 2017. 5 June 2020.
  27. Australia. single. 2022. April 4, 2022.
  28. Web site: We Are the People - single. Apple Music. July 2018. 5 June 2020.
  29. Web site: Phone Me - single. Apple Music. 14 September 2018. 5 June 2020.
  30. Web site: Blue Velvet (live piano version) - single. Apple Music. 10 May 2019. 5 June 2020.
  31. Web site: Get to It - single. Apple Music. 25 July 2019. 5 June 2020.
  32. Web site: Rush - single. Apple Music. 6 March 2020. 5 June 2020.
  33. Web site: Tia Gostelow shares new single 'Psycho' . . 22 May 2020 . 3 August 2020 . Gallagher, Alex.
  34. Web site: Tia Gostelow and Holy Holy team up for new single 'Always' . . 24 July 2020 . 3 August 2020 . Young, David James.
  35. Web site: Two Lovers - single. Apple Music. 23 October 2020. 4 November 2020.
  36. Web site: Valley Nights - single. Apple Music. 3 September 2021. 5 September 2021.
  37. Web site: Premiere: Tia Gostelow unites with Hope D and Sahara Beck for new song, Valley Nights. pilerats.com. 3 September 2021. 5 September 2021.
  38. Web site: Say It To My Face - single. Apple Music. 30 November 2022. 2 December 2022.
  39. Web site: Meanjin-based indie songstress, Tia Gostelow has unveiled her new single, Spring To Life. . Milky Milky Milky . 24 February 2023 . 24 February 2023.
  40. Web site: New single I'm getting bored of this out tomorrow! New album dripping next Fri 18 aug . YouTube. 10 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  41. Web site: Tia Gostelow covers Alice Cooper 'Poison' for Like A Version. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 August 2023. 15 September 2023.
  42. Web site: All Ur Sorrow . Amrap. 8 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  43. Web site: Taking My Time · Tia Gostelow · Tia Gostelow · Robby De Sa. YouTube. 19 April 2024. 19 April 2024.
  44. Web site: 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. 22 June 2024.
  45. Web site: Candy Hearts (featuring Tia Gostelow) – Single by Hunny Bunny on Apple Musical . Apple Music AU . 25 January 2019 . 5 June 2020.
  46. Web site: You, Me & The Sky single . AMRAP . 16 September 2022 . 16 September 2022.
  47. Web site: Top 5 Songs Of The Week: May 19th 2023 . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 19 May 2023 . 21 May 2023.
  48. Web site: Feature Video: 3% ft. TIA GOSTELOW - Sleezy Steezy Cool . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 9 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
  49. Web site: VA Deadly Hearts 2. JBHiFi. 1 November 2020.
  50. Web site: Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced . . 2 June 2021 . 5 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602000704/https://themusic.com.au/news/2021-air-awards-nominees-and-indie-con-australia-conference-announced/ivyWnJ-egYA/02-06-21/ . 2 June 2021 . live.
  51. Web site: 2021 AIR Awards Winners . Scenstr.com.au . 6 August 2021.
  52. Web site: NIMA Nominees Revealed. noise11. 8 July 2021. 8 July 2021. Cashmere, Paul.
  53. Web site: The Kid LAROI, JK-47 lead National Indigenous Music Award winners. ABC. 14 November 2021. 14 November 2021.
  54. Web site: About the Queensland Music Awards. Queensland Music Awards. 21 March 2021.
  55. Web site: Past Winners 2020. Queensland Music Awards. 26 March 2021.
  56. Web site: Past Winners 2019. Queensland Music Awards. 25 March 2021.
  57. Web site: Cub Sport, Jem Cassar-Daley & Joff Bush Win Big At 2024 Queensland Music Awards. The Music. 17 April 2024. 18 April 2024.

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