Bio
Essie Holt is the dynamic pop savant exploding out of Melbourne. Making waves with her ever growing sense of depth and authenticity, Essie brings a refreshing new light and sometimes darkness to the pop genre.
Essie has been receiving International and National playlist support from both Spotify and Apple Music along with some of the highest acclaim from media outlets as well as becoming triple j Unearthed’s Feature Artist in the latter half of 2019.
Since late 2018, Essie has worked tirelessly making waves along the East Coast and sharing stages with the likes of Nina Nesbitt (UK) GLADES, Northeast Party House, Lime Cordiale and Leon (SWE) along with festivals such as This That and Ice Cream Factory across the country.
Get to know this week's triple j Unearthed feature star, Essie Holt.
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
I make indie/pop music that kinda feels like you’re sinking and soaring at the same time. My sound has developed pretty naturally over the last couple of years through writing A LOT and learning about production. I’ve also loved collaborating and right now I’m loving writing to a beat!
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
It’s generally from those around me! Sometimes a friend can tell me a cool story, or I’ve been through something myself. I’m jotting down lyrics constantly because my brain never switches off from that stuff.
What can punters expect from an Essie Holt live show?
Lots of light and shade. I like to bring people up and then take them straight back down! My set up is the moment is myself on vocals, and my friends Hayden and Tim on keys/guitar/drums.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
To not overthink things and just run with how I feel. This was from my wonderful producer Stef.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
Ooooh! I think it would be 'Chameleon' by Pnau.
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
'Begin Again' by Megan Washington.
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
'Two Bodies Ft. Emma Louise' by Flight Facilities.
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
I saw CXLOE at Howler. She was so great!
Tell us about the bands or people in the Melbourne music community that inspire you.
I love the Melbourne scene! Over the years I’ve really looked up to women like Courtney Barnett, Jen Cloher and Clare Bowditch. They’re super inspiring to me as humans.
What are your plans for 2019?
I’m working on a body of work which I hope to have out before the end of the year! I’ve got another single coming soon and lots of fun shows on the horizon!
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Review
Essie turns on the halogen lights to put some sparkles in our eyes on this one. Nice how it sizzles along into your ear holes.
Essie turns on the halogen lights to put some sparkles in our eyes on this one. Nice how it sizzles along into your ear holes.
Review
It feels intimate, softly spoken and lullaby like and yeah it truly is gorgeous. I love the way it just sits with you, like it's meant to bring comfort.
It feels intimate, softly spoken and lullaby like and yeah it truly is gorgeous. I love the way it just sits with you, like it's meant to bring comfort.
Review
it's like watching tiny ripples across a pond. it's a delicate, fragile touch but that makes it even more beautiful. i'm transfixed.
it's like watching tiny ripples across a pond. it's a delicate, fragile touch but that makes it even more beautiful. i'm transfixed.
