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Maple Glider
Birth nameTori Zietsch
Born (1994-05-21) May 21, 1994 (age 29)
Australia
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresPop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2017–present
LabelsPieater, Partisan
Members
  • Tori Zietsch
  • Bridgette Winten
  • Jim Rindfleish
  • Adam Heath
  • Malachi Milham
Websitemapleglider.com

Tori Zietsch known professionally as Maple Glider, is an Australian

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".[1][2] She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2024.[citation needed]

Career

2017: Seavera

Zietsch partnered up with childhood friend, producer Daniel Pinkerton and formed Seavera, pairing acoustic guitars with dramatic electronics.

Brighton, England and began work on solo material.[1][2]

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.[3] She enlisted Tom Iansek to record, mix and produce the first batch of songs and was signed to Pieater.[4]

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.[5]

2023: I Get Into Trouble

In May 2023, Maple Glider released "Don't Kiss Me".[6]

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.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums released, with year released and label details shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Artist
[8] 		SCO
[9]
To Enjoy Is the Only Thing 18 76
I Get Into Trouble
  • Released: 13 October 2023[7]
  • Label: Pieater, Partisan (PIE037CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 TBA

Singles

List of singles and album name shown
Title Year Album
"As Tradition"[12] 2020 To Enjoy Is the Only Thing
"Good Thing"[13] 2021
"Swimming"[5]
"Baby Tiger"[14]
"Don't Kiss Me"[6] 2023 I Get Into Trouble
"Dinah"[7]
"You At the Top of the Driveway"[15]
"You're Gonna Be a Daddy"[15]
"Two Years"[16]
"Do You"[17]

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 [18][19]
To Enjoy Is the Only Thing Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP 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 [20][21]
Best Solo Act Nominated
Best Folk Act Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c "Introducing Maple Glider". Livewire AU. 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b Naylor, Ash (17 September 2020). "Maple Glider Oozes Greatness on Debut Release "As Tradition"". The BackBeat Podcast. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ Baines, Huw (11 June 2021). "Tori Zietsch is Creating Evocative, Romantic Music as Maple Glider". Guitar. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. ^
    JB HiFi
    . Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  5. ^
    NME Australia
    . Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Song You Need to Know: Maple Glider, 'Don't Kiss Me'". Rolling Stone Australia. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "Maple Glider announces new LP 'I Get Into Trouble,' shares "Dinah"". Brooklyn Vegan. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  8. ^ "ARIA Australian Artist Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100: 20 August 2021 – 26 August 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  10. ^ "To Enjoy is the Only Thing on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  11. ^ "To Enjoy is the Only Thing by Maple Glider". Partisan Records. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  12. ^ "As Tradition – Single by Maple Glider on Apple Music". Apple Music. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Good Thing – Single by Maple Glider on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  14. NME Australia
    . Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Maple Glider Reveal Double Single". Read Dork. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Maple Glider – "Two Years"". Stereo Gum. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Maple Glider – "Do You"". Stereo Gum. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  19. MusicFeeds
    . Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  20. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  21. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.

External links

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