Dallas Frasca is an Australian roots rock musician from Melbourne. Force of Nature, the latest 2024 album reaches number 2 in its first week of release on the Blues ARIA Charts. Love Army, the 2015 album peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Charts.
Dallas Frasca | |
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 Dallas Frasca | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Australia |
| Genres | Rock, alternative, riff rock, soul |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Third Verse Social Family Records, Spank Betty Records |
| Members |
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| Website | dallasfrasca |
History
Namesake
Born in Adelaide, South Australia and raised in Wangaratta, Victoria, Dallas Frasca is the lead singer of the eponymous band Dallas Frasca.[1] Frasca is a descendant of opera singer Dame Nellie Melba.[2] Frasca began her singing career at age 18, when she discovered her singing ability at a friend's party.[1]
In 2008, Frasca sang for Australian rock band Midnight Oil in Sydney, in support of Amnesty International.[1]
In early 2009, Frasca performed as one of seven artists from seven continents of the planet for International Earth Day in Montreal, Canada.[1][3]
In 2018, Frasca was nominated for Artistic Excellence Award at the 2018 Australian Women in Music Awards.
Band
In 2006, Dallas Frasca won triple j's "Light Your Fuse" competition.[4]
In 2012 Dallas Frasca came third for her song "All My Love" in the AAA category of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)[5] which had more than 16,000 entries. The song was also re-recorded by Czech artist Lenny where it became a top ten.[citation needed].
In August 2012, Dallas Frasca helped launch Bob Irwin's wildlife foundation alongside Slash from Guns n Roses.[6]
In April 2015 Dallas released her third studio album, Love Army recorded by New York-based producer Andy Baldwin. The album peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Charts, becoming her first top 50 album.
On 16 September 2016, Frasca released her EP, Dirt Buzz plus launched her own independent record label, Spank Betty Records.
Band members
- Dallas Frasca (vocals and guitar)
- Rotating members
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [7] | ||
| Not for Love or Money | — | |
| Sound Painter |
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— |
| Love Army | 29 | |
| Force of Nature |
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2 |
Extended plays
Awards and nominations
Australian Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.
References
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