Monday, June 22, 2020

(Mini) Monday Spotlight: Gordi


Sophie Payten otherwise known as Gordi, is this week's (Mini) Monday Spotlight.

Gordi originally from Canowindra (central west of New South Wales) now calls Sydney home ahead of the release of her second album.

Our Two Skins lands this Friday on all streaming services. This is the follow up to Gordi's critically acclaimed debut Reservoir.


Gordi came onto the scene with the release of her debut EP Clever Disguise in May 2016. Following the releases, Gordi toured with Bon Iver, Of Monsters and Men, Highasakite & Ásgeir.

Gordi's debut album Reservoir, released on 25 August 2017. Gordi also featured on "Postcard" from Troye Sivan’s 2018 album Bloom. One of the most tender moments on Troye's breakthrough album.
Along with Troye Sivan, Gordi has also worked with Willaris. K on his single 'Indifferent'.

Throughout 2019, Gordi worked at Prince of Wales Hospital as a doctor. Following on from her medical studies at The University of New South Wales in 2018.

In January 2020, Gordi released her first single in almost three years called "The Cost", with profits going to the 2020 Australian Bushfire Relief.

Now with her second album almost her, singles you should already be familiar with include Sandwiches, Aeroplane Bathroom, Volcanic and the latest "Unready", released earlier this month.

So the countdown is on for Gordi's second release. It's already Triple J's feature album this week. Until Friday, get your fix on Gordi right here, right now!






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