Maple Glider
Maple Glider | |
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| Birth name | Tori Zietsch |
| Born | May 21, 1994 Australia |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Pieater, Partisan |
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| Website | mapleglider |
Tori Zietsch known professionally as Maple Glider, is an Australian pop singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia. Maple Glider released her debut album in June 2021.
Early life
[edit]In 2020, Zietsch said "I was raised from birth in quite a restrictive religious household" in Lismore, New South Wales. She moved to Melbourne to be "ensconced in the music community".[1][2] She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2024.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]2017: Seavera
[edit]Zietsch partnered up with childhood friend, producer Daniel Pinkerton and formed Seavera, pairing acoustic guitars with dramatic electronics.[1] In late 2017 Seavera won the very first Pie School initiative and worked with the team from Pieater to record a song that never released. Seavera parted ways soon after. Zietsch relocated to Brighton, England and began work on solo material.[1][2]
2018–2022: To Enjoy Is the Only Thing
[edit]Zietsch returned to Melbourne in late 2019 with numerous demos written while she was living in Brighton.[3] She enlisted Tom Iansek to record, mix and produce the first batch of songs and was signed to Pieater.[4]
In April 2021, Maple Glider announced the release of her debut studio album, alongside the third single "Swimming". In a press release, the artist said the album takes inspiration from vignettes of her life and the perspectives that travel has given her.[5]
2023: I Get Into Trouble
[edit]In May 2023, Maple Glider released "Don't Kiss Me".[6]
In July 2023, Maple Glider released "Dinah" and announced the release of I Get Into Trouble, her second studio album scheduled for release on 13 October 2023.[7]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Artist [8] |
SCO [9] | ||
| To Enjoy Is the Only Thing | 18 | 76 | |
| I Get Into Trouble |
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TBA | |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "As Tradition"[12] | 2020 | To Enjoy Is the Only Thing |
| "Good Thing"[13] | 2021 | |
| "Swimming"[5] | ||
| "Baby Tiger"[14] | ||
| "Don't Kiss Me"[6] | 2023 | I Get Into Trouble |
| "Dinah"[7] | ||
| "You At the Top of the Driveway"[15] | ||
| "You're Gonna Be a Daddy"[15] | ||
| "Two Years"[16] | ||
| "Do You"[17] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognize, promote, and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Maple Glider | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Nominated | [18][19] |
| To Enjoy Is the Only Thing | Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | I Get Into Trouble | Independent Album of the Year | Nominated | [20] |
| Best Independent Country Album or EP | Nominated | |||
| "Don't Kiss Me" | Independent Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Tom Iansek for Maple Glider - I Get Into Trouble | Independent Producer of the Year | Nominated |
Music Victoria Awards
[edit]The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Maple Glider | Best Breakthrough Act | Won | [21][22] |
| Best Solo Act | Nominated | |||
| Best Folk Act | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Maple Glider | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | [23] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Introducing Maple Glider". Livewire AU. 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b Naylor, Ash (17 September 2020). "Maple Glider Oozes Greatness on Debut Release "As Tradition"". The BackBeat Podcast. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Baines, Huw (11 June 2021). "Tori Zietsch is Creating Evocative, Romantic Music as Maple Glider". Guitar. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b "To Enjoy Is The Only Thing". JB HiFi. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b Bruce, Jasper (13 April 2021). "Maple Glider announces debut album, shares smooth single "Swimming"". NME Australia. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Song You Need to Know: Maple Glider, 'Don't Kiss Me'". Rolling Stone Australia. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Maple Glider announces new LP 'I Get Into Trouble,' shares "Dinah"". Brooklyn Vegan. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100: 20 August 2021 – 26 August 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "To Enjoy is the Only Thing on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "To Enjoy is the Only Thing by Maple Glider". Partisan Records. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "As Tradition – Single by Maple Glider on Apple Music". Apple Music. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Good Thing – Single by Maple Glider on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Gallagher, Alex (26 May 2021). "Listen to Maple Glider's haunting new single "Baby Tiger"". NME Australia. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Maple Glider Reveal Double Single". Read Dork. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Maple Glider – "Two Years"". Stereo Gum. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Maple Glider – "Do You"". Stereo Gum. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Tyler Jenke (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards". MusicFeeds. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations". The Music. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.