Sycco
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Birth name | Sasha McLeod |
Born | 2001/2002 (age 19–20)[1] Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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Years active | 2018–present |
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Website | syccoworld |
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[]
Title | EP details |
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Sycco's First EP |
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Singles[]
As lead artist[]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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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] |
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As featured artist[]
Title | Year | Album |
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"Love Affairs" (DJ Picolo featuring AJ Mitchell and Sycco)[18] |
2021 | Non-album single |
Promotional singles[]
Title | Year | Album |
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"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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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2021 | "Dribble" | Song of the Year | Won | [26] |
Pop Song of the Year | Won |
References[]
- ^ a b "Sycco Is an Infectious Dose of Sonic Sunshine / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch.
- ^ a b "Rising Bedroom Pop Singer Sycco Signs With Future Classic: Exclusive". Billboard.
- ^ a b c d "Sycco shares new single and video 'Nicotine'". NME Australia. 17 March 2020.
- ^ a b c Byrne, Declan (15 July 2020). "Meet Sycco: From milkshakes with Mallrat to the Laneway main stage". triple j.
- ^ a b c ""I'm excited by the unknown": Brisbane's SYCCO Talks New Single "Dribble" & Making Colorful Music". 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Baker Boy, Sycco, And More Are Dropping Live Sets On TikTok For NAIDOC Week". Junkee. 9 November 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Starboard Square – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Tamed Grief – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Peacemaker – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Nicotine – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Germs – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "My Ways – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Sycco named as Apple Music's latest Up Next Local artist". The Music Network. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "First Play: Alice Ivy & Sycco collab 'Weakness' showcases their combined strengths". ABC. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Love Affairs (feat. Sycco & AJ Mitchell) – Single by DJ Picolo on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ "Embrace (triple j Like a Version) – Single by Sycco on Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cashmere, Paul (8 July 2021). "NIMA Nominees Revealed". noise11. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "The Kid LAROI, JK-47 lead National Indigenous Music Award winners". ABC. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ "2021 Queensland Music Awards Winners". Scenestr. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
External links[]
- 2002 births
- 21st-century Australian singers
- 21st-century Australian women singers
- Australian women pop singers
- Australian musicians
- Future Classic artists
- Living people
- Musicians from Brisbane