Bumpy (singer)
Amy Dowd, (known professionally as Bumpy) is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer. Dowd is a Noongar woman, is the lead singer of band Squid Nebula and is a performer in the First Nations collective DRMNGNOW. Bumpy released her debut EP in January 2023. In a February 2021 interview with Frankie magazine, Dowd said, "When I was little, I was constantly running into everything: ironing boards, car mirrors, tables, doors. That's where the name Bumpy came from."
Bumpy | |
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| Born | Amy Dowd[1] |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Astral Music |
Amy Dowd, (known professionally as Bumpy) is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer.[2] Dowd is a Noongar woman,[3] is the lead singer of band Squid Nebula[4] and is a performer in the First Nations collective DRMNGNOW.[5] Bumpy released her debut EP in January 2023.[1]
In a February 2021 interview with Frankie magazine, Dowd said, "When I was little, I was constantly running into everything: ironing boards, car mirrors, tables, doors. That's where the name Bumpy came from."[6]
Music career
[edit]In September 2020, Bumpy released her debut track "Falling". Triple J said "'Falling' is a seriously special song. Bumpy's raw vocals, a gently-plucked guitar and a splash of timeless, romantic song writing make for a hypnotic serenade that's almost certain to get the spine tinglin' and the goosebumps bumpin'."[5]
This was followed by a two-year hiatus from releasing music.[7]
In November 2021, Bumpy was asked to curate the opening night of Melbourne Music Week.[8]
In early 2022, it was announced that Bumpy has signed to Astral Music.[3]
In May 2022, Bumpy released her second solo single "Return Home"[4] In a statement, Bumpy said "'Return Home' surfaced while in isolation and allowed me to express thoughts that I wouldn't usually vocalise. This song has become a grounding reminder that connection is a constant journey whilst spotlighting the importance of home, family and story."[4] "Leave It All Behind" followed in July 2022 and "Hide and Seek" in December 2022.[2]
In July 2025, Bumpy announced the release of her debut album Kanana and shared its title track.[9]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [10] | ||
| Kanana |
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98 |
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Morning Sun |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Falling"[5] | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "Return Home"[4] | 2022 | Morning Sun |
| "Leave It All Behind" | ||
| "Hide and Seek"[2] | ||
| "Maambakoort"[9] | 2025 | Kanana |
| "Kanana"[9] | ||
| "Cosy Comfort"[11] | ||
| "Feel Good"[12] | ||
| "Nan's the Word"[13] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Morning Sun | Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP | Nominated | [14] |
Music Victoria Awards
[edit]The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Bumpy | The Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent | Won | [15][16][1] |
| 2023 | Bumpy | Soul, Funk, RNB & Gospel Work | Won | [17][18] |
National Indigenous Music Awards
[edit]The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music. The award ceremony commenced in 2004. Electric Fields have won one award from four nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Bumpy | Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner | Won | [19][20] |
| 2023 | Bumpy | New Talent of the Year | Won | [21][22] |
| "Hide and Seek" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c David James Young (18 January 2023). "Bumpy: the neo-soul storyteller makes her personal, powerful solo debut". NME. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Bumpy shares new single 'Hide & Seek', announces debut EP 'Morning Sun'". NME. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "roster Bumpy". Astral. 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d Dan Condon (27 May 2022). "Bumpy has the kind of voice that takes you somewhere special". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Five on-the-rise First Nations artists you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "tunesday – hanging out with bumpy". Frankie. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Noongar singer-songwriter Bumpy is back with a vengence". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Bumpy". PBS FM. November 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Bumpy Announces Debut Album Kanana, Shares Title Track". Music Feeds. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 October 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1858. Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 October 2025. p. 6.
- ^ "Cosy Comfort - Third Single from My Upcoming LP". Instagra. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Bumpy Shares New Single "Feel Good" Ahead of Forthcoming Kanana". AAA Backstage. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Bumpy honours her matriarchal lineage on collaborative debut album Kanana". Check Check. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2022 Nominees for Industry-Voted Categories Announced". Music Victoria. 27 October 2022. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2022 Winners". Scenestr. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "All the Winners of the 2023 Music Victoria Awards: Julia Jacklin, Immy Owusu, Cable Ties + More". Music Feeds. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Nominees and Performers Announced For National Indigenous Music Awards 2022". Music Feeds. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured". The Music Network. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ Mary Varvaris (12 July 2023). "Budjerah & Wildfire Manwurrk Lead NIMA Finalist Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Here Are All the Winners from the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards". Music Feeds. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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