Ainslie Wills

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Background information
Occupation(s)
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsAinslie Wills
Website www.ainsliewills.com

Ainslie Wills is an Australian singer-songwriter.

Career

2005–2011: Early EPs

After graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2005, Wills recorded and produced her debut recording. She collaborated with fellow VCA graduate Lawrence Folvig (Guitar) and Mirra Seigerman (Drums). [1] Wills' first single "Wide Load" received critical acclaim and was supported by Triple J, via the Triple J Unearthed program. In May 2007, Wills released her self-titled debut EP, which included the single "Green Coloured Glass". [2] She supported Missy Higgins at The Palais in 2007. [1] Wills said "The Unearthed program is an incredible tool for artists, to build their profile, be accessible to the masses and to help them get commercial airplay. I was so fortunate that 'Wide Load' got picked up and everyone at Triple J has been nothing but supportive, it has helped me tremendously." [1]

Contents

In 2010, Wills released Somebody for Everyone. Wills told Tone Dead "On my EP, I wrote and demoed all the tracks by myself and just handed them to the band, but (guitarist) Lawrence (Folvig) and I built most of these new songs together, we had really open conversations about ideas for the sounds we wanted and I think it's brought a lot more breadth to the tracks." [1]

2012–2018: You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine

In April 2012, Wills released "Fighting Kind", the lead single from her debut studio album, You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine [3]

In February 2015, Wills released "Drive", the lead single from the EP Oh the Gold. "Drive was recorded over two days in Brisbane with co collaborators Lawrence Folvig, Arron Light and producer Matt Redlich. [4] This was followed by "Hawaii" in April 2015. "Hawaii" was recorded in collaboration with guitarist Lawrence Folvig, drummer Arron Light and producer Matt Redlich. [5]

2019–present: All You Have Is All You Need

On 9 August 2019, Wills released All You Have Is All You Need. [6] The album was nominated for the Australian Music Prize. [7] [8]

On 24 November 2023, Wills released the 4-track Pink EP. [9]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine
  • Released: 4 March 2013 [10]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: CD digital download, streaming
All You Have Is All You Need
  • Released: 9 August 2019 [6]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming

Live albums

TitleAlbum details
All You Have Is All You Need Live
  • Released: 19 November 2019
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

TitleEP details
Ainslie Wills
  • Released: 5 May 2007 [2]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: digital download
Somebody for Everyone
  • Released: June 2010 [11]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: digital download
Oh the Gold
  • Released: 14 September 2015 [12]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Northern Star
(with James Night)
  • Released: 1 October 2021 [13] [14]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Pink
  • Released: 24 November 2023 [9]
  • Label: Ainslie Wills
  • Format: digital download, streaming

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Wide Load" [1] 2007non album single
"Green Coloured Glass" [2] Ainslie Wills
"I'm Your Woman" [15] 2010Somebody for Everyone
"Fighting Kind" [3] 2012You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine
"Stop Pulling the String" [16]
"Drive" [4] 2015Oh the Gold
"Hawaii" [5]
"Young Turks" [17]
"Running Second" [17] 2017All You Have Is All You Need
"Society" [18] 2018
"Fear of Missing Out" [19] 2019
"Two Strong Hearts" [20] 2020non album single
"This Is What Our Love Looks Like Now" [21] 2021
"Northern Star"
(with James Knight) [22]
Northern Star
"Mon amie la rose"
(with So French So Chic)
non album single
"Primal Animal" (reimagined)2022non album single
"Don't Dream It's Over"non album single
"Celebrate"2023Pink
"Eyes on Me"
"People Pleaser"

Other appearances

TitleArtistYearAlbum
"Young and Wild" John Butler Trio 2014 Flesh & Blood
"So Soldier" #1 Dads About Face
"Let It Die" Katie Noonan Songs That Made Me
"Hymn to Her"
(with Kylie Auldist, Deborah Conway, Angie Hart and Katie Noonan)
"Wide Load"Various Artists2015Swam Theory
"Wasn't It Good"
(with Ben Abraham)
Tina Arena 2017 Greatest Hits & Interpretations
"Steal My Heart Away"
(with The Paper Kites)
The Paper Kites 2021 Roses
"Shoulda Coulda"
(with Budjerah)
Budjerah Budjerah (Live At Rainbow Valley) [23]

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2020 All You Have Is All You NeedIndependent Album of the YearNominated [24] [25]
"Fear of Missing Out"Independent Song of the YearNominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". [26]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017 herselfProfessional Development AwardWon [27]
2018 "Running Scared" (Ainslie Wills, Lawrence Folvig)Song of the YearNominated [28]
2019 "Society" (Ainslie Wills, Bram Inscore, MoZella)Song of the YearNominated [29] [30]
2020 "Fear Of Missing Out" (Ainslie Wills, Paul Dempsey, Lawrence Folvig, Arron Light)Song of the YearShortlisted [31]

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019 All You Have Is All You NeedAlbum of the YearNominated [7] [32]

EG Awards/Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards (previously known as The Age EG Awards and The Age Music Victoria Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012 herselfselfOutstanding Achievement By a Victorian ArtistNominated [33]

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009. [34]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022"Ready for the Sky" (Budjerah and Ainslie Wills)Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition2nd [35]

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