Woodes
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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"Woodes only has two solo songs out on SoundCloud, but unlike so many other newcomers releasing music online, she’s already sounding polished and professional. Instead of half-finished ideas and raw potential, her two songs—”The Thaw” and “Daggers & Knives”—are beautifully produced and deftly executed." - Pigeons and Planes - Pigeons and Planes
"Allow yourself to be immersed in “The Thaw,” which – just like snow in the middle of winter – will envelope you in an otherworldly sonic wonderland. Listen to Woodes once, and you won't be able to resist returning, time and time again. " - Indie Shuffle - Indie Shuffle
"Worthy of your musical interest and investment, for now and the future." - Pilerats - Pilerats
"Your repeat button is about to get a workout. Artist/producer Elle Graham, a.k.a Woodes, has released a video for her latest single ‘The Thaw’ and it’s just as stunning as the song itself. We’re loving the breathtaking last scene. Cinematography on point. " - Fashion Journal - Fashion Journal
"It’s hard to find a high point in the track, at just over three and a half minutes it leaves you craving more. The dynamic nature of the vocals is beyond impressive, with the transition from the bold work at the start into a haunting echo of the song gone as it fades out coming across in a seamless nature." - Semplesize - Semplesize
"Melbourne-based artist and producer Woodes just dropped her newest single, ‘The Thaw’ – and it’s pretty darn magical." - The Ladies Network - The Ladies Network
"Fully immersing yourself in a sound or experience is the aim of the game. As relaxing as watching snow fall is, “The Thaw” channels this wonder and serenity. Whether it’s the delicate, peppy vibe, or the metaphor of finding someone that melts your soul, this track becomes instantly addictive. The upbeat ambiance of “The Thaw” is the main distinctive element that provides an opportunity for instant connection. Woodes’ subtle vocals combine with a defined beat, and melodic rhythmic elements help to weave a multi-layered and textured soundscape.
The production incorporated into this track should also not be understated. The whole track from start to finish is full of carefully crafted elements that exemplify what electronic music stands for: Tasteful sonic manipulation that create a naturally beautiful emergence of sound.
“The Thaw” not only has helped to launch a career, but also highlights the exquisite chemistry that Woodes has with music." - Atwood Magazine - Atwood Magazine
"The intricate positioning of instrumentation reveals the delicate nature of Woodes lyrics as she tells a story of love, sorrow and self reflection. Give this track some time, let it fall into you like snow falls on a winters day, and most definitely encase her lyrics." - Purple Sneakers - Purple Sneakers
"The slowed-down imagery and fluid choreography (from Courtney Hale) beautifully complement the whimsical nature that originally made us fans of the song. Focusing in on the Woodes' flowing hair, the clip features a variety of twirling movements that Hale admits led her to "[find] muscles I didn’t quite know existed till after the shoot." Worth it. This is beautiful." - Pigeons and Planes - Pigeons and Planes
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
Woodes is the moniker for the 24-year-old Melbourne based producer, singer and songwriter, Elle Graham, whose quick ascension into the limelight has caused many a head to turn.
In 2015 her collaborative project with producer Elkkle, garnered instantaneous
praise across the radio and blog-o-sphere in Australia as well as internationally.
The singles, 'Muddy', 'Cocoon' and 'Flash Mob' were added to
community radio across Australia including triple j, won the coveted
title of ‘Unsigned Artist of the Week’ by FBi, as well as being featured by
Spotify in their coveted ‘Spotlight Australia and New Zealand Playlist. 'Flash
Mob' was revealed as one of the top 25 songs most played songs in 2015
across triple j unearthed radio.
In 2016 Woodes released her debut solo single 'Daggers & Knives' which has over 350,000 total plays and it’s been added to rotation on
Australian radio; triple j unearthed, FBi Radio, SYN, profiled on Spotify
Australia and added to rotation on various US college radio
stations. The track was featured by online tastemakers, including Indie Shuffle, i-d mag, Purple Sneakers and Pilerats.
Woodes latest single 'The Thaw'
since it's release in August, the track has been added to rotation on Australian radio - triple j,
triple j unearthed, FBi Radio and various community radio and has
received a mass of online praise from taste makers including Indie Shuffle, Rolling Stone, Grazia and US actress Emma Roberts - who recently tweeted the track to her 3.8 million followers. As well as being profiled heavily across Spotify, 'The Thaw' was included in various Australian and Scandinavian playlists including The Indie Mixtape, New Music Norway, New Music Deutschland and Spotify Finland. 'The Thaw' debuted at #12 on the iTunes Norway Alternative Chart and hit #20 on the iTunes Spain Alternative Chart. The track also
landed Woodes a coveted feature in Pigeons and Planes as well as being
included twice in their feature of 'best new artists' from around the world.
Woodes has just wrapped up touring around Australia supporting sold out performances with Montaigne and Dustin Tebutt. Woodes
is currently collaborating with local and international artists including Kilter, Milwaukee Banks, Set Mo, Kintaro, FØRD
and Golden Vessel.
Woodes is set to release her debut EP in October 2016.
"Listen to Woodes once, and you won't be able to resist returning, time and time again." - Indie Shuffle
"Woodes only has two solo
songs out on SoundCloud, but unlike so many other newcomers releasing music
online, she’s already sounding polished and professional. Instead of
half-finished ideas and raw potential, her two songs—”The Thaw” and “Daggers
& Knives”—are beautifully produced and deftly executed." - Pigeons
and Planes
"She's been working on an EP for a year now, and if "The Thaw" and "Daggers & Knives" are any indication, this one will be a must-listen debut." - Pigeons and Planes
"Worthy of your musical interest and investment, for now and the future." - Pilerats
“The Production has lots of clever kinks going on. But the voice is what drew me in. Love all that mysterious echo around Woodes’ vocals.” – Richard Kingsmill, triple j
"Allow yourself to be immersed in “The Thaw,” which – just like snow in the middle of winter – will envelope you in an otherworldly sonic wonderland." - Indie Shuffle
"Sometimes we come across artists who are simply cut from a different cloth. The artistry, the thought process, the delivery and the style usually separate artists like these from the rest. Woodes is one such artist." - Blatant Misrep
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