Maple Glider
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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
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".
Career
2017: Seavera
Zietsch partnered up with childhood friend, producer Daniel Pinkerton and formed Seavera, pairing acoustic guitars with dramatic electronics. 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.
2018–2022: To Enjoy Is the Only Thing
Zietsch returned to Melbourne in late 2019 with numerous demos written while she was living in Brighton. She enlisted Tom Iansek to record, mix and produce the first batch of songs and was signed to Pieater.
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.
2023: I Get into Trouble
In May 2023, Maple Glider released "Don't Kiss Me".
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.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Artist | SCO | ||
| To Enjoy Is the Only Thing | Released: 25 June 2021 Label: Pieater, Partisan (PIE030CD) Formats: CD, LP, Digital download, streaming | 18 | 76 |
| I Get into Trouble | Released: 13 October 2023 Label: Pieater, Partisan (PIE037CD) Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming | TBA |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "As Tradition" | 2020 | To Enjoy Is the Only Thing |
| "Good Thing" | 2021 | |
| "Swimming" | ||
| "Baby Tiger" | ||
| "Don't Kiss Me" | 2023 | I Get into Trouble |
| "Dinah" | ||
| "You At the Top of the Driveway" | ||
| "You're Gonna Be a Daddy" | ||
| "Two Years" | ||
| "Do You" |
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maple Glider | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 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 | |
| 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
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 | |
| Best Solo Act | Nominated | |||
| Best Folk Act | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Maple Glider | Best Solo Artist | Won |