L D R U
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Birth name | Drew Carmody |
Born | (1993-06-21) 21 June 1993 (age 31) Manly, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Electronic dance pop |
Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Warner Music Australia |
Drew Carmody (born 21 June 1993), better known by his stage name L D R U, is an Australian DJ and music producer. His first single, "The Tropics", was released in 2013. L D R U is best known for the single "Keeping Score" featuring Paige IV. The track reached No. 14 on the Australian ARIA Charts[1] and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015,[2] and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist.[3] L D R U embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016.[4] His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts.[5] The name L D R U derives from the phrase "left, down, right, up", a part of a cheat code used in the Grand Theft Auto series of games.[6]
In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.[7][8]
Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.[9][10]
In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.[11]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [5] | ||
Sizzlar |
| 66 |
Extended plays
Title | Details |
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Ahead of Time |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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AUS [13][14] | ||||
"The Tropics" | 2013 | — | Non-album singles | |
"The Only One" (with Yahtzel) | 2014 | — | ||
"Pop That" | 2015 | — | ||
"Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) | 14 |
| Sizzlar | |
"Next to You" (featuring Savoi) | 2016 | 116 |
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"To Be Free" | 2017 | — |
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"Me" (featuring BOI) | — | |||
"Intimate" (with Elk Road) | 2018 | — | TBA | |
"Can't Drive" (with Mammals) | — | |||
"Lay You Down" (with Muki) | 2019 | — | ||
"Ruler" (with Boo Seeka) | — | |||
"Be There"[17] | 2022 | — | Non-album singles | |
"Let You Go"[18] | — | |||
"Ride Through"[19] | — | |||
"Base Camp"[20] | — | |||
"The Excuse"[11] | — | |||
"Alone Again" (featuring Peptalk)[21] | 2023 | — | ||
"Righteous Places" (featuring Cristina Lizzul)[22] | — | |||
"Spring" (with Fitch featuring Riverine)[23] | — | |||
"Dreamy"[24] | — | Ahead of Time |
Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) | Best Dance Release | Nominated |
Breakthrough Artist – Release | Nominated | ||
Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ "LDRU feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score (song)". australian-charts. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "The Hottest 100". Triple J. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Zuel, Bernard (5 October 2016). "ARIA Award nominations have a hairy surprise among the Flumes and Avalanches". Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ McGlinn, Indre (30 March 2016). "LDRU Announces Australian Capital Cities Tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ a b "ARIA Chart Watch #430". auspOp. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ Licciardello, Rachel (29 November 2019). "On track for an epic 2020 – LDRU". Success North Queensland.
- ^ Wilson, Zanda (26 July 2017). "Chainsmokers Announce 2017 Australia Tour Dates". Music Feeds.
- ^ "Chainsmokers Announce LDRU Chores As Auckland Support Acts". Scoop. 19 September 2017.
- ^ Fuamoli, Sose (13 September 2018). "Drew LDRU Leaves Carmada". Triple J.
- ^ Davies, Brynn (12 September 2018). "LDRU Leaves Side Project Carmada To Focus On Solo Career". The Music Network.
- ^ a b "LDRU Makes A Triumphant Return With "The Excuse"". OZ EDM. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Sizzlar by L D R U on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Peak Chart Position: L D R U feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "australian-charts.com - Forum - ARIA Chartifacts 6-June-2016". australian-charts.com. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 singles". ARIA. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Be There - single". Apple Music. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Let You Go - single". Apple Music. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Ride Through - single". Apple Music. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Basecamp - single". Apple Music. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "L D R U – Alone Again (feat. PEPTALK)". Acid Stag. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Righteous Places (feat. Cristina Lizzul / Single)". Prostudio Masters. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Listen: L D R U x Fitch - Spring (feat. Riverine)". pilerats. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Dreamy Out Now". YouTube. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
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