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Releasing his first self-produced singles in 2019, 16 year old Dharawal singer/songwriter Aodhan was honoured to win JJJ's Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative with his coastal folk flavoured 'When Your Eyes Speak'. Taking influence from a huge range of writers, genres, and eras in music Aodhan fuses heartfelt writing with soulful musicality.
Get to know this week's triple j Unearthed Feature Artist and our Unearthed High Indigenous winner for 2019, Aodhan!
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
I have, and still am developing my sound by listening lots of different music that I like. I really like the sounds I hear in a lot of the dream pop/bedroom pop music I listen to as well as coastal/indie folk. I still aim to find a nice mix between both genres
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
Again, mainly listening to other people’s music. But there are times where an idea will just come to me, usually when I’m in a cool environment
What can punters expect from your live show?
It’s just me and my guitar at the moment. However I do want to build it up a bit more and I am in search for a band.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
The best advice I’ve been given is probably just to stay true to myself. I’ve heard this from just about everyone I care about. Very cliché, I know, but it is a very important thing
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
'It’s Nice To Be Alive' by Ball Park Music.
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
'Car Ride' by Alexander Biggs (been loving Alexander Biggs lately).
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
'You Were Right' by RÜFÜS DU SOL.
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
I could be wrong because it’s been a while now, but it was most likely one of my dads gigs. It was quite pleasant I would say, as usual.
Tell us about the bands or people in the NSW music community that inspire you.
The bands and artists that inspire me would probably be the ones I’m friends with like Floodway, and Loons. These guys are all around my age and they’re so incredibly talented, it’s nuts! They’re also some of the best mates I’ve ever had!
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Why am I getting all warm and fuzzy!!!
Well that's because Aodhan is back with this absolute charmer!
"I'm Closed"...WILD! Windows are down, and this one is playing loud!
Why am I getting all warm and fuzzy!!!
Well that's because Aodhan is back with this absolute charmer!
"I'm Closed"...WILD! Windows are down, and this one is playing loud!
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Your music Aodhan warms the soul. Have really loved watching your journey. Every release shines!
Your music Aodhan warms the soul. Have really loved watching your journey. Every release shines!
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every step aodhan takes convinces me he's going to be serving up charmers like this for a long time.
every step aodhan takes convinces me he's going to be serving up charmers like this for a long time.