Drew Carmody(born 21 June 1993), better known by his stage nameL 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 AustralianARIA Charts[1]and No. 22 onTriple J Hottest 100, 2015,[2]and was nominated for a 2016ARIA AwardforBest Dance Releaseand forBreakthrough 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 theGrand Theft Autoseries of games.[6]
L D R U | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Drew Carmody |
| Born | 21 June 1993 Manly, New South Wales,Australia |
| Genres | Electronic dance pop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Australia |
In October 2017, Drew supportedThe Chainsmokerson their Australian tour.[7][8]
Carmody was previously a member ofCarmadaalongside 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 withWarner Music Australia.[11]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [5] | ||
| Sizzlar |
|
66 |
Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Ahead of Time |
|
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| |
| "To Be Free" | 2017 | — |
| |
| "Me" (featuring BOI) |
— | |||
| "Intimate" (with Elk Road) |
2018 | — | TBA | |
| "Can't Drive" (with Mammals) |
— | |||
| "Lay You Down" (with Muki) |
2019 | — | ||
| "Ruler" (withBoo 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
editARIA Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) | Best Dance Release | Nominated |
| Breakthrough Artist – Release | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
edit- ^"LDRU feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score (song)".australian-charts.Retrieved7 November2016.
- ^"The Hottest 100".Triple J.11 January 2014.Retrieved7 November2016.
- ^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.Retrieved7 November2016.
- ^ab"ARIA Chart Watch #430".auspOp. 22 July 2017.Retrieved22 July2017.
- ^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.
- ^ab"LDRU Makes A Triumphant Return With" The Excuse "".OZ EDM.26 August 2022.Retrieved8 October2022.
- ^"Sizzlar by L D R U on Apple Music".Apple Music.Retrieved12 July2017.
- ^"Peak Chart Position: L D R U feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score".australian-charts.com.Retrieved11 November2018.
- ^"australian-charts.com - Forum - ARIA Chartifacts 6-June-2016".australian-charts.com.6 June 2016.Retrieved11 November2018.
- ^ab"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 singles".ARIA.Retrieved11 November2018.
- ^"ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles".ARIA.Retrieved30 March2019.
- ^"Be There - single".Apple Music.3 February 2022.Retrieved8 October2022.
- ^"Let You Go - single".Apple Music.7 April 2022.Retrieved8 October2022.
- ^"Ride Through - single".Apple Music.26 May 2022.Retrieved8 October2022.
- ^"Basecamp - single".Apple Music.16 June 2022.Retrieved8 October2022.
- ^"L D R U – Alone Again (feat. PEPTALK)".Acid Stag.20 January 2023.Retrieved21 January2023.
- ^"Righteous Places (feat. Cristina Lizzul / Single)".Prostudio Masters.7 April 2023.Retrieved6 May2023.
- ^"Listen: L D R U x Fitch - Spring (feat. Riverine)".pilerats.4 August 2023.Retrieved6 August2023.
- ^"Dreamy Out Now".YouTube.1 November 2023.Retrieved3 November2023.
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