Hope D

Hope D
Birth nameHope Defteros
Born1999 or 2000 (age 24–25)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2019–present
LabelsSelect Music[1]
Websitewww.hopedmusic.com

Hope Defteros (born 1999/2000), known professionally as Hope D, is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician from Brisbane. Winning Queensland Music Awards in 2020 and 2021, she has released one EP – Cash Only (2021), and one studio album – Clash of the Substance (2023).

Career

Early singles and Cash Only

In late 2019, Defteros released her debut single "Swim", which led her to be a finalist for the Billy Thorpe Scholarship.[1] She also took out the Emerging Artist award at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards.[2]

In March 2020 she released her second single, "Second", which she described was about: "a period of time in my life where I was going out partying too frequently and not being able to recall much from the night before".[3] It ended up polling at number 69 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2020, marking her first appearance in the annual countdown.[4]

Her next singles "Common Denominator" and "Miscommunicate" were released in 2020,[5][6] promoting her debut EP, Cash Only (2021).[7] Throughout 2020 and 2021, Defteros performed at Splendour in the Grass, St Jerome's Laneway Festival, and King Street Crawl.[8]

Clash of the Substance

On 17 September 2021, Hope D released "Happy Hangover", a song co-written with close friend G Flip. Defteros said the song is about "fully tripping out and having experiences that will later become nostalgic".[9] In July 2022, she released "Emerald" and announced the forthcoming release of her debut studio album, Clash of the Substance, which came out on 10 February 2023.[10][11]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Album details
Clash of the Substance

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Cash Only
  • Released: 5 February 2021[7]
  • Label: Hope Defteros (independent)
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Swim"[13] 2019 Non-album singles[A]
"Second"[15] 2020
"Common Denominator"[16]
Cash Only
"Miscommunicate"[17]
"Addict"[18] 2021
"Valley Nights"
(with Tia Gostelow and Sahara Beck)[19][20] 		Non-album single
"Happy Hangover"[21]
Clash of the Substance
"Hate Goodbyes"[22] 2022
"Emerald"[10]
"Senseless"[12] 2023
"Doormat"
"Nails"[23] 2024

Awards and nominations

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
J Awards of 2021 Hope D Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated [24][25]

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[26]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2020[27] Herself Emerging Artist Award Won
2021[28] "Second" Rock Award Won

References

  1. ^ a b Wilson, Zanda (13 March 2020). "Brisbane singer-songwriter Hope D signs with Select Music". The Music Network. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Hope D announced as Carol Lloyd Award 2020 winner". QMusic. 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  3. ^ Davies, Hayden (15 March 2020). "Introducing Brisbane's Hope D, who steps up with her new single, Second". Pilerats. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Countdown | Hottest 100 2020". Triple J. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  5. ^ Triscari, Caleb (12 August 2020). "Hope D shares new single, 'Common Denominator'". NME Australia. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  6. ^ Rogers, Kieran (29 October 2020). "Brisbane's Hope D shines on the confessional new single 'Miscommunicate'". Clout. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Fuamoli, Sose (20 January 2021). "Hope D announces debut EP and March tour". Triple J. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Hope D explores the struggles of communication in her new single 'Miscommunicate'". Purple Sneakers. 23 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Hope D trips out on explosive new single "Happy Hangover"". NME Australia. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  10. ^ a b c Newstead, Al (7 July 2022). "Hope D announces anticipated debut album, shares new single "Emerald"". Triple J. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  11. ^ Robinson, Ellie (13 February 2023). "Hope D on her kaleidoscopic debut album of sex, drugs and pop-rock: "I'm very happy to have not figured myself out"". NME. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  12. ^ a b "HOPE D reveals new single Senseless + Debut Album Clash of the Substance". Amnplify. October 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Swim – Single by Hope D on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  14. ^ "EP Walkthrough: 2020 breakthrough Hope D breaks down her debut EP, Cash Only". Pilerats. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Second – Single by Hope D on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  16. ^ "Common Denominator – Single by Hope D on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Miscommunicate – Single by Hope D on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  18. ^ "Hope D announces debut EP 'Cash Only' + national headline tour". Purple Sneakers. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Valley Nights - single". Apple Music. 3 September 2021. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  20. ^ "Premiere: Tia Gostelow unites with Hope D and Sahara Beck for new song, Valley Nights". pilerats.com. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  21. ^ "Happy Hangover - single". Apple Music. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  22. ^ "New Aus Music Playlist Additions – 18/02/22". Music Feeds. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  23. ^ "Hope D Nails". Triple J. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  24. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (1 November 2021). "Triple j reveals J Awards nominees". The Music Network. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  25. ^ "Genesis Owusu leads this year's 2021 J Awards winners". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  26. ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  27. ^ "Past Winners 2020". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  28. ^ "2021 Queensland Music Awards Winners". Scenestr. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

Notes

  1. ^ "Swim" and an extended version of "Second" were later included on the EP Cash Only.[7][14]