Olympia (musician)

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Olympia
Birth nameOlivia Jayne Bartley
Born1982 (age 41–42)
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Rock, pop, alternative
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Voice
  • guitar
  • piano
  • percussion
Years active2013–present
Labels EMI Music, Universal Music Australia

Olivia Jayne Bartley (born 1982, Wollongong), [1] who also performs as Olympia, is an Australian art-pop singer-songwriter-guitarist. [2] She released her debut studio album Self Talk in April 2016 which received an ARIA Award nomination at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.

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Career

2013–2017: Career beginnings and Self Talk

In March 2013, Olympia released her self-titled, self-released debut extended play, which included her debut single "Atlantis".

In February 2015, Olympia released "Honey", the lead single from her forthcoming debut studio album. This was followed by "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" and "Tourists". In March 2016, Olympia announced the release of her debut studio album Self Talk in April, alongside the single "Smoke Signals". Self Talk peaked at No. 26 on the ARIA Albums Chart. [3] She was nominated for Breakthrough Artist at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016., [4] and for the Australian Music Prize. [5] Self Talk was co-produced by Burke Reid, with music videos directed by Alexander Smith. It was also the feature album on Triple J.

Olympia's 2016 performance at the Northcote Social Club was listed as the best live show of the year by Michael Dwyer of The Age . [6] She was nominated for a gig at the National Live Music Awards in 2017. [7] Olympia has appeared at the Falls Festival, The Great Escape Festival (United Kingdom), Sound City (UK) and Golden Plains Festival. [8] [9] [10] Olivia Bartley has played lead guitar and vocals in Paul Dempsey's band. [11]

2018–2019: Flamingo

In August 2018, Olympia released "Star City", the lead single from her forthcoming second studio album, due in 2019. [12] [13] She promoted the single with an Australian tour. [13]

In February 2019, "Shoot to Forget" was released as the second single. In May 2019, Olympia announced her second studio album would be titled Flamingo and is due for release on 5 July 2019.

2024: "Try Be Good"

In 2024, Olympia formed the record label Reach Around Records and on 9 February 2024, released her first new single in 5 years, "Try Be Good". [14]

Discography

Albums

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[15]
Self Talk 26
Flamingo
  • Released: 5 July 2019 [18]
  • Label: EMI, Universal Music Australia
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
100

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
TitleEP details
Olympia
  • Released: 20 March 2013 [19]
  • Label: Olympia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Love For One
  • Released: 17 May 2024
  • Label: Olympia
  • Formats: digital download

Singles

YearTitleAlbum
2013"Atlantis" [20] Olympia
2015"Honey" [21] Self Talk
"This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" [22]
"Tourists" [23]
2016"Smoke Signals" [24]
"Somewhere to Disappear" [25]
2018"Star City" [26] Flamingo
2019"Shoot to Forget" [27]
"Hounds" [28]
2024"Try Be Good" [14] Love For One

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016 Self Talk Breakthrough Artist Nominated

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize is an annual award given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016 Self TalkAustralian Music PrizeNominated

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016 [29] "Smoke Signals"Australian Video of the YearNominated

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019 OlympiaBest Solo ArtistNominated [30] [31]

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  14. 1 2 "New Music Discoveries 9th February: Olympia, girl in red, Telenova and more". The AU Review. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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