Peach PRC explained

Peach PRC
Birth Name:Sharlee Jade Curnow
Alias:Shaylee Curnow
Birth Date:2 April 1997
Birth Place:Australia
Origin:Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Genre:Pop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2019–present

Sharlee Jade "Shaylee" Curnow (born 2 April 1997), known professionally as Peach PRC, is an Australian pop singer, songwriter, and social media personality. Her major label debut single "Josh" was released in early 2021, which peaked at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Peach is a prominent figure on the social media platform TikTok, where she posts content about her life, living with borderline personality disorder, self-care advice, drug and alcohol abuse, and her music.

Early life

Peach[1] was born on 2 April 1997 in Australia.[2] [3] Peach grew up in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. She chose her stage name due to her love of the colour pink, as a homage to Princess Peach, using the title during her time performing as a stripper.

An abbreviation for porcelain, she began using the suffix PRC on TikTok, because to type out the full word would be too long.[4]

In an interview with Echo Magazine, Peach said: "I've been interested in music for as long as I could talk, really. I've always sang and wrote songs and even have songs written from when I was like 8 years old."[5]

Career

2019–2020: "Blondes" and TikTok popularity

On 19 June 2019, Peach independently released her debut single "Blondes". She created a TikTok account in September 2019, subsequently attracting an audience after posting content about her life, self-care advice, and her music.[6] Her second single "Colourblind" was released on 2 May 2020. She said that the inspiration for the song "came from [her] synaesthesia and mine happens to be with colours and music; so I wanted to write a song that involved the colours I saw when singing it."[5]

2021–present: "Josh", Republic Records signing and debut extended play

On 21 February 2021, The Music Network confirmed Peach had signed with Island Records in Australia and Republic Records in the US. Her debut major label single "Josh" was released on 26 February 2021.[6] Discussing the song, she said: "It's very special to me, because it captured a real moment. I was a bit down when I was writing one day. My ex, Josh, kept calling me over and over again. He called all of the time, because he was trying to get back with me. I thought I had blocked him though. Since he didn't stop bothering me, I wrote the song about him. It's a true story, but it's meant to be fun and colourful."[6] [7] The song debuted at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart. On 25 June, Peach released the single "Symptomatic".[8] On 22 October, Peach released the two-track single "I've Been Bad, Santa" / "Christmas Kinda Sucks".[9] On 5 November, Curnow released the single "Heavy".[10] On 10 January 2022, Curnow leaked a song on her TikTok called "God Is a Freak," without telling her label. The snippet went viral and after fan demand, the song was released on 4 February 2022.[11] [12]

On 3 February 2023, Peach announced her debut extended play, Manic Dream Pixie, which was released on 28 April 2023.[13] Peach's EP entered the Aria album chart at Number 1 on 5 May 2023.[14]

Personal life

Curnow came out as a lesbian on 13 January 2022.[15] She had previously identified as bisexual.[16] On 9 February 2021, she was featured on Abbie Chatfield's It's a Lot podcast, where she discussed coming to terms with her sexuality, stating; "every gay person I knew, or bi person, was like 'yeah I always knew. I've known it since I was little.' I don't remember knowing from a young age that I liked girls."[17]

In April 2022, Curnow revealed her birth name was Sharlee, as opposed to Shaylee, after her birth name was used on an APRA Music Awards poster shared on her Instagram. Commenters were quick to point on the typo on the poster, however, Curnow replied to clear up the confusion and revealed it was the name on her birth certificate. Despite this, she continues to go by Shaylee in her personal life and is also credited professionally as Shaylee Curnow.[18]

Curnow has been open with her battles with addiction in her TikTok videos,[19] as well as her experiences with borderline personality disorder[20] and ADHD,[21] including hyperfixation.[22]

Relationship with Alex Williamson

On 28 April 2021, Curnow made a post on social media, alleging abusive and predatory behaviour by her former boyfriend, Australian comedian Alex "Shooter" Williamson.[23] Williamson responded in a series of stories on Instagram, claiming the allegations were "horse shit" and accusing PRC of domestic violence, recounting an incident in which she allegedly tried to kick down a door while he was on the toilet.[24] Williamson was subsequently dropped by his management a day later,[25] and the lineup of the Perth and Sydney comedy festivals on 3 May.[26] Williamson has rebuked all claims.[27] Following the allegations against him, Instagram removed Williamson's profile.[28] Williamson claimed this was the second time Curnow had attempted to "deplatform" him, after which she removed the posts.[28]

Public image

Curnow has been credited as one of the most successful Australian creators on TikTok, with 2 million followers and more than 100 million likes on the social media platform.[29]

Discography

Artist:Peach PRC
Ep:1
Singles:12
Music Videos:4

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
EP detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[30]
Manic Dream Pixie
  • Released: 28 April 2023[31]
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: Vinyl, digital download, streaming
1

Streaming-exclusive releases

Title! scope="col"
DescriptionNotes
Spotify Singles
  • Released: 28 June 2022[32]
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: Streaming
Apple Music Home Session: Peach PRC
  • Released: 24 February 2023[33]
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: Streaming
  • Apple Music-exclusive EP consisting of a live acoustic version of "Perfect for You" and "Love at First sight".

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
AUS
[34] 		NZ
Hot
[35]
"Blondes"[36] 2019— —rowspan="3"
"Colourblind"[37] 2020— —
"Josh"[38] 202138 9
"Symptomatic"— 24Music Is Universal: Manic Dream Pixie Pride
"I've Been Bad, Santa"[40] — —
"Heavy"[41] 76 19Music Is Universal: Manic Dream Pixie Pride
"God Is a Freak"202260 13
  • ARIA: Gold
"Forever Drunk"[42] — 8
"Perfect for You"[43] 2023— 26Manic Dream Pixie
"F U Goodbye"[44] — 27
"Kinda Famous"[45] — 35
"Like a Girl Does"[46] — —rowspan="4"
"Secret"[47] 2024— 32
"Touchy Subject"[48] — —
"Time of My Life"[49] — —

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
"Josh"[50] 2021Josh Harris
"Symptomatic"[51] Katia Temkin
"Heavy"[52] Stephanie Jane Day
"Forever Drunk"2022
"Perfect for You"2023
"Like a Girl Does"2023
"Time of My Life"2024

Tours

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.! |-| 2022| "Josh"| Most Performed Pop Work| | [55] [56] |-

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.

! |-| rowspan="3"| 2023| "Perfect for You"| Best Pop Release| | rowspan="3"| [57] |-| Kyle Caulfield for Peach PRC – "Manic Dream Pixie"| Best Video| |-| Peach PRC, Billy Zammit for Peach PRC – Manic Dream Pixie| Best Cover Art| |-

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

! |-| rowspan="1" | 2023| Peach PRC| Best Pop Act| | rowspan="1" | [58]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[59] ! |-| 2022| Peach PRC| Best New Artist| | [60] |-|rowspan="2"| 2024| Manic Dream Pixie| Best Record| |rowspan="2"| [61] [62] |-| "Perfect for You" | Best Single| |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "This is all I've ever dreamed about doing": Peach PRC's journey to pop stardom . . 10 June 2021 . 5 January 2022 . Welby, Augustus . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611111836/https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/peach-prc-interview-26238/ . 11 June 2021 . live.
  2. PeachPRC . CNJ88-gBJ_u . 2 April 2021 . ITS MY BIRTHDAYYYY . 2 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210402101131/https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJ88-gBJ_u/ . 2 April 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: Which TikTokers have launched music careers? Bella Poarch, Jxdn, Lil Huddy & more . Dexerto . 19 May 2021 . 13 June 2021 . Hearing, Alice . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613084631/https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/which-tiktokers-have-launched-music-careers-nessa-barrett-jxdn-lilhuddy-more-1520036/ . 13 June 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: Peach PRC . . 1 March 2021 . 2021-04-02.
  5. Web site: Exclusive: Interview with Peach . Echo Magazine . 11 May 2020 . 22 March 2021.
  6. Web site: Island Records Australia signs Peach PRC, Cap Carter & AViVA . . 26 February 2021 . 2 April 2021 . Kelly, Vivienne . https://web.archive.org/web/20210226040613/https://themusicnetwork.com/island-records-australia-cap-carter-peach-prc-aviva-signings/ . 26 February 2021 . live.
  7. Web site: TikTok star Peach PRC releases debut single "Josh" . . 25 February 2021 . 2 April 2021 . Brereton, Greta . https://web.archive.org/web/20210303192118/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/tiktok-star-peach-prc-releases-debut-single-josh-2889171/ . 3 March 2021 . live.
  8. Web site: Check out TikTok star Peach PRC's catchy new single 'Symptomatic' . . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021 . Brereton, Greta . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625020534/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/check-out-tiktok-star-peach-prcs-catchy-new-single-symptomatic-2977761/ . 25 June 2021 . live.
  9. Web site: Peach PRC gets in the Christmas spirit with buzzy new single 'I've Been Bad, Santa' . . 22 October 2021 . 4 November 2021 . Doria, Matt.
  10. Web site: Listen to 'Heavy', the emotional new single by Peach PRC . . 5 November 2021 . 6 November 2021 . Belling, Alasdair . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105145400/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-to-heavy-the-emotional-new-single-by-peach-prc/ . 5 November 2021 . live.
  11. Web site: Brereton . Greta . Listen to Peach PRC's tongue-in-cheek new single 'God Is A Freak' . NME . 3 February 2022 . 17 April 2022.
  12. Daw . Stephen . How Peach PRC Turned An 'Anti-Worship' Viral Hit Into A Coming Out Moment . Billboard . 17 April 2022.
  13. Web site: Gallagher . Alex . 3 February 2023 . Peach PRC announces debut EP 'Manic Dream Pixie' and shares lead single . 2 April 2023 . NME . en-AU.
  14. Web site: All peachy for Peach PRC . 5 May 2023 . 30 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Peach PRC feels "so welcomed by the lesbian community" since coming out. 2022. Gay Times. January 19, 2022.
  16. Web site: Peach PRC has come out as a lesbian . . 18 January 2022 . 19 January 2022 . Doria, Matt.
  17. Web site: Abbie Chatfield, a queen, has slammed an article wrongfully saying she came out as gay . . 12 February 2021 . 2 April 2021 . Wahi, Sukriti . https://web.archive.org/web/20210213025214/https://www.elle.com.au/culture/abbie-chatfield-called-out-article-gay-24640/ . 13 February 2021 . live . "In it, both Abbie and Peach spoke about how the realisations that they were bisexual...".
  18. Web site: Instagram Post . 2022-04-07 . Instagram.
  19. Web site: drunk thoughts from last night . 2023-01-02 . TikTok . en.
  20. Web site: How Australian TikTok sensation Peach PRC became the new princess of pop by Amy Rose Dorrington - B . 12 April 2021 . 2023-05-20 . Fashion Journal . en.
  21. Web site: Peach PRC (@peachprc) 's videos with Drugs by Lil Aaron wing.ridden.engels - B . 2023-01-02 . TikTok . en.
  22. Web site: Peach PRC (@peachprc) 's videos with original sound - Peach PRC . 2023-01-02 . TikTok . en.
  23. Web site: Peach PRC accuses comedian Alex Williamson of "abusive" & "predatory" behaviour . . 28 April 2021 . 17 May 2021 . Tyeson, Cam . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428025842/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/peach-prc-accuses-comedian-alex-williamson-of-abusive-predatory-behaviour/ . 28 April 2021 . live.
  24. Web site: Comedian Alex Williamson goes on vile rant in response to abuse allegations from ex-partner . . 28 April 2021 . 17 May 2021 . Tyeson, Cam . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428022038/https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/alex-williamson-abuse-allegations-response/ . 28 April 2021 . live.
  25. Web site: Alex Williamson has been dropped by his management after yesterday's shocking outburst . . 29 April 2021 . 17 May 2021 . Tyeson, Cam . https://web.archive.org/web/20210429024610/https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/alex-williamson-management-dropped-confirmed/ . 29 April 2021 . live.
  26. Web site: Alex Williamson has been dropped from both Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals . . 3 May 2021 . 17 May 2021 . Gallagher, Alex . https://web.archive.org/web/20210502234947/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/alex-williamson-has-now-been-dropped-from-both-sydney-and-perth-comedy-festivals/ . 2 May 2021 . live.
  27. Web site: Alex Williamson dropped by management following abuse allegations by singer Peach PRC . Junkee. 29 April 2021 . 4 October 2021 . LeFevre, Jules . https://web.archive.org/web/20210429040325/https://junkee.com/alex-williamson-allegations-abuse/293817/ . 29 April 2021 . live.
  28. Web site: Alex 'Shooter' Williamson's Instagram has been deleted . The Brag . 24 June 2021 . 4 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624030141/https://thebrag.com/alex-shooter-williamsons-instagram-has-been-deleted/ . 24 June 2021 . live.
  29. Web site: Peach PRC has come out as a lesbian, in a huge win for the gay community . Tone Deaf . 17 January 2022 . 19 January 2022 . Lautier, Monique .
  30. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 May 2023. 5 May 2023.
  31. Web site: Peach PRC on Twitter: "ITS FINALLY COMING!! - Manic Dream Pixie debut EP April 28th i have been working so hard on this for so long and i finally get to tell you all that my EP Manic Dream Pixie will be dropping April 28th! available for pre-save feb 03". Twitter. 26 January 2023.
  32. Web site: Peach PRC puts a hyperpop spin on "Teenage Dirtbag" for Spotify-exclusive single. NME. 29 June 2022. 2 July 2022.
  33. Web site: Apple Music Home Session: Peach Prc by Peach PRC. Apple Music. 2 March 2023.
  34. Peaks in Australia:
    • "Josh": Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles for week of 8 March 2021 . . 8 March 2021 . 2 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210402104417/https://www.aria.com.au/charts/singles-chart/2021-03-08/ . 2 April 2021 . live.
    • "Heavy": The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 November 2021. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1654. 4. 15 November 2021.
    • "God Is a Freak": The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 14 February 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1667. 4. 14 February 2022.
  35. Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  36. Web site: Blondes – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music . . 19 June 2019 . 5 March 2021.
  37. Web site: Colourblind – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music . . 2 May 2020 . 5 March 2021.
  38. Web site: Josh – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music . . 26 February 2021 . 5 March 2021.
  39. Australia. single. 2024. 11 August 2024.
  40. Web site: I've Been Bad, Santa - Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music . . 22 October 2021 . 23 October 2021.
  41. Web site: Heavy – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music . . 5 November 2021 . 5 November 2021.
  42. Web site: Peach PRC reflects on heartache on new single, "Forever Drunk". Tonedeaf. 12 August 2022. 12 August 2022.
  43. Web site: The Smashing Pumpkins, Peach PRC & More: This Week's Best New Music. The Music. 3 February 2023. 5 February 2023.
  44. Web site: Australian pop artist Peach PRC releases new single "F U Goodbye," announces Australian tour. Pryor. Terrance. MSN. 2 March 2023. 2 March 2023.
  45. 10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through the Week: Jessie Ware, Ryan Beatty, Peach PRC & More. Billboard. 1 May 2023. 2 May 2023.
  46. Web site: Pop Phenomenon Peach PRC Is Back with a New Single Like a Girl Does. Universal Music Canada. 6 November 2022. 6 November 2023.
  47. Web site: Peach PRC Drops New Song 'Secret' Ahead Of Biggest-Ever Australian Tour . The Music. 1 March 2024. 2 March 2024.
  48. Web site: Peach PRC Shares Emotionally Charged Single 'Touchy Subject'. Rolling Stone Australia. 24 May 2024. 26 May 2024.
  49. Web site: Pop Sensation PEACH PRC Releases New Single ‘Time Of My Life’. Good Call live. 16 August 2024. 17 August 2024.
  50. Web site: Peach PRC - Josh (Official Music Video). YouTube. 11 March 2021 . 11 August 2022.
  51. Web site: Peach PRC - Symptomatic (Official Music Video). YouTube. 25 August 2021 . 11 August 2022.
  52. Web site: Peach PRC - Heavy (Official Music Video). YouTube. 4 November 2021 . 11 August 2022.
  53. Web site: Peach PRC . 2024-05-13 . Bandsintown.
  54. Web site: Peach PRC . 2024-05-13 . Bandsintown.
  55. Web site: Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards. The Industry Observer. 7 April 2022. 9 April 2022.
  56. Web site: 40th APRA Music Awards celebrates songwriting superstars . . 3 May 2022 . 11 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220504004312/https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/40th-apra-music-awards-celebrates-songwriting-superstars . 4 May 2022 . live .
  57. Web site: Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards. Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. 23 September 2023.
  58. Web site: Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards. The Music. 5 September 2023. 11 September 2023.
  59. Web site: Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event . The AU Review . 5 December 2011 . 5 March 2021 . Barnes, Amelia . https://web.archive.org/web/20160808174029/http://www.theaureview.com/news/rolling-stone-magazine-australia-announces-3rd-annual-awards-event . 8 August 2016 . dead.
  60. Web site: Have Your Say in This Year's Rolling Stone Australia Reader's Choice Award. au.rollingstone.com. 17 January 2022. 17 February 2022.
  61. Web site: Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  62. Web site: Crowded House Named Icons at 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards. Rolling Stone Australia. 26 March 2024. 29 March 2024.

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