Tia Gostelow

Tia Gostelow
Background information
Birth nameTia Gostelow
BornMackay, Queensland, Australia
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Labels
  • Lovely Records
Websitetiagostelow.com

Tia Gostelow is an Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter from Mackay, Queensland. Gostelow released her debut studio album, Thick Skin, in 2018 on Lovely Records. Further albums, Chrysalis and Head Noise followed.

Early life and education

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Tia Gostelow grew up in the regional Australian town of Mackay, Queensland, adjacent to the Coral Sea coast, Australia. When she was four years old, she relocated to Groote Eylandt a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria with her family for her father's work.[1] She spent six years there before moving back to Mackay, where she went to high school.[2]

Gostelow's Aboriginal roots are based in Cape York's Luma Luma tribe where her grandfather is an elder.[1]

Career

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2015–2018

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In 2015, at the age of 16, Gostelow wrote "State of Art" which was released in February 2016 as her debut single.[3][4] "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.[5] 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.[5][6]

In May 2017, Gostelow released single "That's What You Get".[7] At the 2017 Queensland Music Awards, the single was nominated for 6 awards, winning two.[5]

In June 2018, she released the single "Strangers".[7][8]

In September 2018, Gostelow released her debut studio album, Thick Skin to positive reviews.[9][10][11][12]

Thick Skin was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards.[13][14]

2019–2021: Chrysalis

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In July 2019, Gostelow released "Get to It", her first new material single since Thick Skin.[15]

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.[16]

In October 2020, Gostelow released Chrysalis.[17]

2022–present: Head Noise

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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",[18] "Early Twenties".[19] and "I'm Getting Bored of This".

Influences

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Gostelow has openly discussed her musical influences as foremost fellow regional singer-songwriter Melody Pool, as well as Mumford & Sons and The Jungle Giants.[20]

Gostelow has said she was also inspired to play music after seeing Taylor Swift perform live in Australia.[21]

Awards and nominations

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Thick Skin was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards.[22][23]

At the 2019 Queensland Music Awards, Gostelow made Australian history by being the youngest winner of Album of the Year.[24]

AIR Awards

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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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Chrysalis Best Independent Pop Album or EP Nominated [25][26]

National Indigenous Music Awards

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The 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.
2017 herself New Talent of the Year Nominated
2019 Thick Skin Album of the Year Nominated
2021 Chrysalis Album of the Year Nominated [27][28]
"Two Lovers" Film Clip of the Year Nominated

Queensland Music Awards

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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.[29]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2017[30] "Vague Utopia" Folk Song of the Year Won
"State of Art" Schools Song of the Year Won
2019[31] Thick Skin Album of the Year Won
2024[32] "Spring to Life" Indigenous Award Won

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
Title Album details Certifications
Thick Skin
  • Released: 14 September 2018[33]
  • Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 1801/1802)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Chrysalis
  • Released: 30 October 2020[35]
  • Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 2020)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Head Noise
  • Released: 18 August 2023[18]
  • Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 2301)
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

Live albums

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List of live albums, with release date and label shown
Title Album details
Triple J Live at the Wireless
  • Released: 24 April 2020[36]
  • Label: ABC Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Certifications Album
"State of Art"[3] 2016 Thick Skin
"Vague Utopia"[6]
"That's What You Get"[7] 2017
"Hunger"[37]
"Strangers"
(featuring Lanks) 		2018
"We Are the People"
(Triple J Like a Version)[39] 		Like a Version: Volume Fourteen
"Phone Me"[40] Thick Skin
"Blue Velvet" (Live piano version)[41] 2019 Non-album singles
"Get to It"[42] Chrysalis
"Rush"[43] 2020
"Psycho"[44]
"Always"
(featuring Holy Holy)[45]
"Two Lovers"[46]
"Valley Nights"
(with Hope D and Sahara Beck)[47][17] 		2021 non album singles
"Say It to My Face"[48] 2022
"Spring to Life"[49] 2023 Head Noise[18]
"Sour"[18]
"Early Twenties"[19]
"I'm Getting Bored of This"[50]
"Poison"
(Triple J Like a Version)[51]
"All Ur Sorrow"[52] 2024 TBA
"Taking My Time"[53]
"Mirrors"[54]
"Wasting Days"[55]
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List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Candy Hearts"
(Hunny Bunny featuring Tia Gostelow)[56] 		2019 Non-album single
"You, Me & the Sky"
(Big Sand featuring Tia Gostelow)[57] 		2022 Non-album single
"Thinking About Us"
(Ivey featuring Tia Gostelow)[58] 		2023 Non-album single
"Sleezy Steezy Cool"
(3% featuring Tia Gostelow)[59] 		2024 Kill the Dead

Non-single album appearances

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Title Year Album
"Around Here"[60] 2019 Deadly Hearts 2

References

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  47. ^ "Valley Nights - single". Apple Music. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  48. ^ "Say It To My Face - single". Apple Music. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
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  50. ^ "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.
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