Geoffrey O'Connor

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Geoffrey O'Connor
Birth nameGeoffrey David O'Connor
Also known asSly Hats
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresIndie pop
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
InstrumentsVocals, lead guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsNervous Jerk, Chapter
Associated actsThe Crayon Fields

Geoffrey David O'Connor is an Australian indie pop musician and producer based in Melbourne. He released his debut studio album Liquorice Night in 2007, under the alias of Sly Hats. O'Connor has since released the solo albums, Vanity Is Forever (2011) Fan Fiction (2014) and For as Long as I Can Remember all through Chapter Music.[1] [2][3]

O'Connor is also a member of indie pop group The Crayon Fields, on lead guitar and lead vocals.[2][4]

Career[]

O'Connor produced Vanity Is Forever, which Triple J's Zan Rowe described as "a distinct step away from the indie-pop of his band. The record is full of synthesisers, and modern soft rock sounds and is written from the perspective of a guy who has both a heavy heart and a high libido".[3] At the time of release, Geoffrey toured the US on a sold-out support tour with Jens Lekman, toured Australia as part of the Laneway Festival, and supported Grimes, Edwyn Collins and Pains of Being Pure at Heart on their Australian tours.

O'Connor's solo album Fan Fiction was released in August 2014 through Chapter Music. Pitchfork's Jake Cleland gave it a score of 7.4, describing it as an album in which "every dazzling melody is sandwiched together, maximalist and swollen in a dizzying spectacle".[5]

In August 2021, O'Connor released his first solo album in seven years. For as Long as I Can Remember is a suite of duets with fellow Australia singers.[6]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Title Details
Liquorice Night (by Sly Hats)
  • Released: 2007[7]
  • Label: Nervous Jerk (JERK003)
  • Format: CD, Digital, LP
Vanity Is Forever
  • Released: October 2011
  • Label: Chapter Music (CH88)
  • Format: CD, Digital, LP
Fan Fiction
  • Released: August 2014
  • Label: Chapter Music (CH119)
  • Format: CD, Digital, LP
For as Long as I Can Remember
  • Released: 6 August 2021[6]
  • Label: Chapter Music (CH164)
  • Format: CD, Digital, LP, streaming

Awards and nominations[]

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 "For As Long As I Can Remember" (with Jonnine) Best Victorian Song Nominated [8][9]
Geoffrey O'Connor Best Pop Act Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Prescott, Sean (20 October 2011). "Geoffrey O'Connor Vanity is Forever". TheVine: Life & Pop Culture, Untangled. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b Parkhill, Chad (October 2011). "Geoffrey O'Connor: Vanity Is Forever". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  3. ^ a b Rowe, Zan (19 October 2011). "Geoffrey O'Connor Steps out Solo and Claims Vanity Is Forever..." Mornings with Zan. Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  4. ^ Hogan, Marc (19 April 2007). "The Crayon Fields: Animal Bells". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 25 January 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Fan Faction Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  6. ^ a b "For As Long As I Can Remember (Grey/White Marble Vinyl)". JB HiFi. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Sly Hats". Last.fm. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  8. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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