Tom Iansek
BornAustralia
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer
Years active2006s–present

Tom Iansek is a Melbourne based,[1] Australian record producer and songwriter, best known for his work with #1 Dads, Big Scary and No Mono. Iansek has produced music for Emma Louise, Airling, Lanks and Slum Sociable.[2]

Early life

Career

2006-present: Big Scary

Main article: Big Scary

In 2006, Iansek formed the modern folk band Big Scary with Joanna Syme. In late 2008, Big Scary went into the studio for the first time, recording six live tracks in a single day.[3] In October 2008, they duo uploaded "The Apple Song" onto Triple J Unearthed[4] and officially released in December 2008, alongside a self-titled debut EP.[3] As of 2021, Big Scary have released four studio albums, Vacation in 2011, Not Art in 2013, Animal in 2016 and Daisy in 2021.

2009: Small Time Hero

In 2009, Iansek released his debut album titled Top of the Tree created to Small Time Hero.[2] Iansek wrote, produced, mixed and self-released the album.[5]

2010-present: Number 1 Dads

Main article: Number 1 Dads

In 2010, Iansek form the alternative rock band #1 Dads as a side project during down time and played music which is "more acoustic than electronic in construction".[6] As of 2021, Number 1 Dads have released three studio album, Man of Leisure in 2011, About Face in 2014 and Golden Repair in 2020.

2017-present: No Mono

In 2017, Iansek launched the band No Mono with Tom Snowden.[7] Tom Snowdon said of the collaboration, "For the past two years we've been developing songs for this project, which we recently recorded at the Pieater studio in Collingwood. We like similar music and sounds and are great friends. It's been a very intuitive process. That's what this project is really about – exploring and cultivating our artistic relationship, we just follow our ears and our guts."[8] As of 2021, No Mono have released two studio albums, Islands Part 1 in 2018 and Islands Part 2 in 2019.

Other work

In April 2017, Iansek re-released his debut album on vinyl under the title Small Time Hero, Top of the Tree for Record Store Day.[2] In 2017, Iansek said "This is the first album I ever made. There was great joy and excitement for me making it. It was the beginning of my love for the entire music making process, from song writing and arranging to capturing the performance, I present it now to unashamedly show the beginnings of my journey into making music." [2][5]

In 2018, co produced The Paper Kites' third studio album, On the Train Ride Home.

Personal life

Iansek has a son, born in May 2019.[9]

Solo discography

Albums

List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Top of the Tree
as Small Town Hero
  • Released: 2009[2]
  • Re-release: 11 April 2017[10]
  • Label: Pieater
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

Singles

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Outgrown"
(Anatole featuring Tom Iansek[11] 		2018 Emulsion

Non-single album tracks

List of non-single album tracks
Title Year Album
"Reckless"
(Vance Joy featuring Bernard Fanning and Tom Iansek 		2015 Beat the Drum – Celebrating 40 Years of Triple J
"Take Care of You"
(Airling and Tom Iansek) 		2017 Hard to Sleep, Easy to Dream
"Not a Fighter"
(Airling and Tom Iansek)
"A Day in the Park"
(Airling and Tom Iansek)
"Shut the Gate Out"
(Airling and Tom Iansek)

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Tom Iansek has been nominated for one award.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Tom Iansek for Animal by Big Scary ARIA Award for Producer of the Year Nominated [12]

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.[13][14]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015 Tom Iansek Best Male Musician Nominated [15][16]
2018 Tom Iansek Best Male Musician Nominated
2020 Tom Iansek Best Musician Nominated [17]
Tom Iansek for #1 Dads – Golden Repair Best Producer Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ Mosk, Mitch (7 January 2021). "ME. YOU. HEALING". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "TOM IANSEK - Small Time Hero, Top Of The Tree LP". strange world records. April 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Indie Accent Artist Big Scary". Indie Accent. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Big Scary on Triple J Unearthed". Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b "TOM IANSEK Small Town Hero, Top Of The Tree (Vinyl)". JB HiFi. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  6. ^ Mathieson, Craig. "Big Scary's Tom Iansek on a winner with #1 Dads". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  7. ^ "Tom Snowden and Tom Iansek Team Up As No Mono". purple sneakers. September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Introducing No Mono; The latest project from Tom Snowdon & Tom Iansek". Secret Sounds. September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  9. ^ "ALBUM REVIEWS 1 Dads". Music Feeds. March 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Small Time Hero, Top of the Tree on Apple Music". Apple Music. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Outgrown by Anatole on Apple Music". Apple Music. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  12. ^ "ARIA Awards Search Results - Big Scary". ARIA Awards. ARIA Awards. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  16. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Industry Awards Winners And Hall Of Fame Inductees Revealed + 2020 Music Victoria Awards Nominees Announced With Public Voting Now Open!". Music Victoria. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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