Sycco

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Sycco
Birth nameSasha McLeod
Born2001/2002 (age 19–20)[1]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • production
Years active2018–present
Labels
Associated acts
  • Edward Quinn
Websitesyccoworld.com

Sasha McLeod (born 2002), known professionally as Sycco (SIGH-co[3]), is an Australian singer-songwriter and producer from Brisbane. She was nominated for Triple J Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2020, having released the pop singles "Nicotine" and "Dribble" in the same year.

Early life[]

McLeod grew up in Brisbane, Queensland.[4]

Career[]

McLeod's father taught her to play the guitar at seven years old. She began making music from an early age, having created an album at the age of 15,[4] and adopted the artist name Sycco as a reference to psychedelia.[5]

McLeod's debut single "Starboard Square" was released in August 2018.[5] She also released "Tamed Grief" and "Peacemaker" in 2019.[3] In 2020, Sycco released the singles "Nicotine" and "Dribble", leading her to be nominated for Triple J Unearthed Artist of the Year at the J Awards of 2020.[6]

McLeod has performed at St Jerome's Laneway Festival,[1] and supported Vera Blue and Spacey Jane on tour.[4] She also covered Tame Impala and Pnau for Like a Version.[7]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Sycco's First EP

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[9]
"Starboard Square"[5][10] 2018 — Non-album singles
"Tamed Grief"[3][11] 2019 —
"Peacemaker"[3][12] —
"Nicotine"[13] 2020 —
"Dribble" — Sycco's First EP
"Germs"[14] —
"My Ways"[15] 2021 26
"Time's Up"[8] —
"Past Life"[16] —
"Weakness"
(with Alice Ivy)[17] 		—

As featured artist[]

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Love Affairs"
(DJ Picolo featuring AJ Mitchell and Sycco)[18] 		2021 Non-album single

Promotional singles[]

List of promotional singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Embrace"
(Triple J Like a Version)[19] 		2020 Non-album singles
"Dribble"
(Live for Like a Version)[20] 		2021

Awards and nominations[]

AIR Awards[]

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Herself Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year Nominated [21][22]

J Awards[]

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Herself Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated [23]

National Indigenous Music Awards[]

The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Herself Artist of the Year Nominated [24][25]
"Dribble" Song of the Year Nominated
"My Ways" Film Clip of the Year Nominated

Queensland Music Awards[]

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Dribble" Song of the Year Won [26]
Pop Song of the Year Won

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Sycco Is an Infectious Dose of Sonic Sunshine / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch.
  2. ^ a b "Rising Bedroom Pop Singer Sycco Signs With Future Classic: Exclusive". Billboard.
  3. ^ a b c d "Sycco shares new single and video 'Nicotine'". NME Australia. 17 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Byrne, Declan (15 July 2020). "Meet Sycco: From milkshakes with Mallrat to the Laneway main stage". triple j.
  5. ^ a b c ""I'm excited by the unknown": Brisbane's SYCCO Talks New Single "Dribble" & Making Colorful Music". 6 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Baker Boy, Sycco, And More Are Dropping Live Sets On TikTok For NAIDOC Week". Junkee. 9 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Excuse me but Sycco just delivered one of this year's best Like A Versions with a PNAU/Tame Impala mashup". Purple Sneakers. 12 November 2020.
  8. ^ a b Brereton, Greta (21 May 2021). "Check out Sycco's confident new single 'Time's Up'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Starboard Square – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Tamed Grief – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Peacemaker – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  13. ^ "Nicotine – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  14. ^ "Germs – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  15. ^ "My Ways – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Sycco named as Apple Music's latest Up Next Local artist". The Music Network. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  17. ^ "First Play: Alice Ivy & Sycco collab 'Weakness' showcases their combined strengths". ABC. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  18. ^ "Love Affairs (feat. Sycco & AJ Mitchell) – Single by DJ Picolo on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Embrace (triple j Like a Version) – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  20. ^ "Dribble (Live for Like a Version) – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 12 March 2021. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  21. ^ "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  22. ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  23. ^ Fuamoli, Sose (2 November 2020). "Here are your nominees for the 2020 J Awards!". Triple J. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  24. ^ Cashmere, Paul (8 July 2021). "NIMA Nominees Revealed". noise11. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  25. ^ "The Kid LAROI, JK-47 lead National Indigenous Music Award winners". ABC. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  26. ^ "2021 Queensland Music Awards Winners". Scenestr. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

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