Tia Gostelow

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 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. She spent six years there before moving back to Mackay, where she went to high school.

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

In September 2018, Gostelow released her debut studio album, Thick Skin to positive reviews.

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

2019–2021: Chrysalis In July 2019, Gostelow released "Get to It", her first new material single since Thick Skin.

In April 2020, ABC records released a live album titled Triple J Live at the Wireless. The album was recorded at The Lansdowne 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.

In October 2020, Gostelow released Chrysalis. "Early Twenties". 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.

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

Awards and nominations Thick Skin was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards.

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

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 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.

herself New Talent of the Year

Thick Skin Album of the Year

Chrysalis Album of the Year

"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.

"Vague Utopia" Folk Song of the Year "State of Art" Schools Song of the Year 2019 Thick Skin Album of the Year 2024 "Spring to Life" Indigenous Award

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with release date and label shown Title Album details Certifications Thick Skin Released: 14 September 2018 Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 1801/1802) Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming ARIA: Gold Chrysalis Released: 30 October 2020 Label: Lovely Records (LR AUDQL 2020) Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming Head Noise Released: 18 August 2023 Label: ABC Records Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown Title Year Certifications Album "State of Art" 2016 Thick Skin "Vague Utopia" "That's What You Get" 2017 "Hunger" "Strangers" 2018 ARIA: Platinum "We Are the People" Like a Version: Volume Fourteen "Phone Me" Thick Skin "Blue Velvet" 2019 "Get to It" Chrysalis "Rush" 2020 "Psycho" "Always" "Two Lovers" "Valley Nights" 2021 "Say It to My Face" 2022 "Spring to Life" 2023 Head Noise "Poison" "All Ur Sorrow" 2024 "Taking My Time" "Mirrors" "Wasting Days" "Moving in Circles"

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

Non-single album appearances Title Year Album "Around Here" 2019 Deadly Hearts 2