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Peach PRC
Birth nameShaylee Jade Curnow
Also known asShaylee Curnow
Born (1997-04-02) 2 April 1997 (age 27)
Australia
OriginAdelaide, South Australia
GenresPop
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websitepeachprc.com

Peach PRC (born 2 April 1997), is an Australian pop singer, songwriter, and social media personality. Her major label debut single "Josh" was released in early 2021, which peaked at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Peach is a prominent figure on the social media platform TikTok, where she posts content about her life, self-care advice, and her music.

Early life

Peach[1][2] was born on 2 April 1997 in Australia.[3][4] Peach grew up in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. She chose her stage name due to her love of the colour pink, as a homage to Princess Peach, using the title during her time performing as a stripper. An abbreviation for porcelain, she began using the suffix PRC on TikTok because to type out the full word would be too long a name.[5]

In an interview with Echo Magazine, Peach said: "I've been interested in music for as long as I could talk, really. I've always sang and wrote songs and even have songs written from when I was like 8 years old."[2]

In her early career, Peach acted in music videos, most notably appearing as the love interest in Ambleside's music video for "Wash Away" in 2016.[citation needed]

Career

2019–2020: "Blondes" and TikTok popularity

On 19 June 2019, Peach independently released her debut single "Blondes".[6] She created a TikTok account in September 2019, subsequently attracting an audience after posting content about her life, self-care advice, and her music.[7] Her second single "Colourblind" was released on 2 May 2020.[8] She said that the inspiration for the song "came from [her] synaesthesia and mine happens to be with colours and music; so I wanted to write a song that involved the colours I saw when singing it."[2]

2021–present: "Josh" and Republic Records signing

On 21 February 2021, The Music Network confirmed Peach had signed with Island Records in Australia and Republic Records in the US. Her debut major label single "Josh" was released on 26 February 2021.[7] Discussing the song, she said: "It's very special to me, because it captured a real moment. I was a bit down when I was writing one day. My ex, Josh, kept calling me over and over again. He called all of the time, because he was trying to get back with me. I thought I had blocked him though. Since he didn't stop bothering me, I wrote the song about him. It's a true story, but it's meant to be fun and colourful."[7][9] The song debuted at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[10] On 25 June, Peach released the single "Symptomatic".[11] On 22 October, Peach released the two-track single "I've Been Bad, Santa" / "Christmas Kinda Sucks".[12] On 5 November, Curnow released the single "Heavy".[13] On 10 January 2022, Curnow leaked a song on her TikTok called God Is a Freak, without telling her label. The snippet went viral and after fan demand, the song was released on 4 February 2022. [14][15]

Personal life

Curnow came out as a lesbian on 13 January 2022.[16] She had previously identified as bisexual.[17] On 9 February 2021, she featured on Abbie Chatfield's It's a Lot podcast, where she discussed coming to terms with her sexuality, stating; "every gay person I knew, or bi person, was like 'yeah I always knew. I've known it since I was little.' I don't remember knowing from a young age that I liked girls."[18]

In April 2022, Curnow revealed her birth name was Sharlee, as opposed to Shaylee, after her birth name was used on an APRA Music Awards poster shared on her Instagram. Commenters were quick to point on the typo on the poster, however, Curnow replied to clear up the confusion and revealed it was the name on her birth certificate. Despite this, she continues to go by Shaylee in her personal life and is also credited professionally as Shaylee Curnow.[19]

Relationship with Alex Williamson

On 28 April 2021, Curnow made a post on social media, alleging abusive and predatory behaviour by her former boyfriend, Australian comedian Alex "Shooter" Williamson.[20] Williamson responded in a series of stories on Instagram, claiming the allegations were "horse shit" and accusing PRC of domestic violence, recounting an incident in which she allegedly tried to kick down a door while he was on the toilet.[21] Williamson was subsequently dropped by his management a day later,[22] and the lineup of the Perth and Sydney comedy festivals on 3 May.[23] Williamson has rebuked all claims.[24] Following the allegations against him, Instagram removed Williamson's profile.[25] Williamson claimed this was the second time Curnow had attempted to "deplatform" him, after which she removed the posts.[25]

Public image

Curnow has been credited as one of the most successful Australian creators on TikTok, with 2 million followers and more than 100 million likes on the social media platform.[26]

Discography

Peach PRC discography
Music videos3
EPs1
Singles8

Extended plays

Title EP Details
Spotify Singles
  • Released: 28 June 2022[27]
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: Streaming

Singles

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[10] 		NZ
Hot
[28]
"Blondes"[6] 2019 — — Non-album singles
"Colourblind"[8] 2020 — —
"Josh"[29] 2021 38 9 TBA[31]
"Symptomatic"[11] — 24
"I've Been Bad, Santa"[32] — —
"Heavy"[33] 76 19
"God Is a Freak"[17] 2022 60 13
"Forever Drunk"[34] — 8

Music videos

Title Year Director
"Josh"[35] 2021 Josh Harris
"Symptomatic"[36] Katia Temkin
"Heavy"[37] Stephanie Jane Day
"Forever Drunk" 2022

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Josh" Most Performed Pop Work Nominated [38][39]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[40]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Peach PRC Best New Artist Nominated [41]

References

  1. ^ Welby, Augustus (10 June 2021). ""This is all I've ever dreamed about doing": Peach PRC's journey to pop stardom". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Exclusive: Interview with Peach". Echo Magazine. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ @PeachPRC (2 April 2021). "ITS MY BIRTHDAYYYY 🎉🎉💖💖". Archived from the original on 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ Hearing, Alice (19 May 2021). "Which TikTokers have launched music careers? Bella Poarch, Jxdn, Lil Huddy & more". Dexerto. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Peach PRC". Republic Records. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Blondes – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Kelly, Vivienne (26 February 2021). "Island Records Australia signs Peach PRC, Cap Carter & AViVA". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Colourblind – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music". Apple Music. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  9. ^ Brereton, Greta (25 February 2021). "TikTok star Peach PRC releases debut [sic] single "Josh"". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  10. ^ a b Peaks in Australia:
    • "Josh": "ARIA Top 50 Singles for week of 8 March 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 March 2021. Archived from the original on 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
    • "Heavy": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 November 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1654. Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 November 2021. p. 4.
    • "God Is a Freak": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 14 February 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1667. Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 February 2022. p. 4.
  11. ^ a b Brereton, Greta (25 June 2021). "Check out TikTok star Peach PRC's catchy new single 'Symptomatic'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  12. ^ Doria, Matt (22 October 2021). "Peach PRC gets in the Christmas spirit with buzzy new single 'I've Been Bad, Santa'". NME Australia. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  13. ^ Belling, Alasdair (5 November 2021). "Listen to 'Heavy', the emotional new single by Peach PRC". Music Feeds. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  14. ^ Brereton, Greta (3 February 2022). "Listen to Peach PRC's tongue-in-cheek new single 'God Is A Freak'". NME. NME. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  15. ^ Daw, Stephen. "How Peach PRC Turned An 'Anti-Worship' Viral Hit Into A Coming Out Moment". Billboard. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  16. ^ "Peach PRC feels "so welcomed by the lesbian community" since coming out". Gay Times. 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  17. ^ a b Doria, Matt (18 January 2022). "Peach PRC has come out as a lesbian". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ Wahi, Sukriti (12 February 2021). "Abbie Chatfield, a queen, has slammed an article wrongfully saying she came out as gay". Elle Australia. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021. In it, both Abbie and Peach spoke about how the realisations that they were bisexual...
  19. ^ "Instagram Post". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  20. ^ Tyeson, Cam (28 April 2021). "Peach PRC accuses comedian Alex Williamson of "abusive" & "predatory" behaviour". Music Feeds. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  21. ^ Tyeson, Cam (28 April 2021). "Comedian Alex Williamson goes on vile rant in response to abuse allegations from ex-partner". Pedestrian.TV. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  22. ^ Tyeson, Cam (29 April 2021). "Alex Williamson has been dropped by his management after yesterday's shocking outburst". Pedestrian.TV. Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  23. ^ Gallagher, Alex (3 May 2021). "Alex Williamson has been dropped from both Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals". Music Feeds. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  24. ^ LeFevre, Jules (29 April 2021). "Alex Williamson dropped by management following abuse allegations by singer Peach PRC". Junkee. Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  25. ^ a b "Alex 'Shooter' Williamson's Instagram has been deleted". The Brag. 24 June 2021. Archived from the original on 26 June 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 24 June 2021 suggested (help)
  26. ^ Lautier, Monique (17 January 2022). "Peach PRC has come out as a lesbian, in a huge win for the gay community". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 19 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. ^ "Peach PRC puts a hyperpop spin on "Teenage Dirtbag" for Spotify-exclusive single". NME. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  28. ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  29. ^ "Josh – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music". Apple Music. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  30. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  31. ^ Fuamoli, Sose (25 June 2021). "Peach PRC moves on and up with new track 'Symptomatic'". Triple J. Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  32. ^ "I've Been Bad, Santa - Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music". Apple Music. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  33. ^ "Heavy – Single by Peach PRC on Apple Music". Apple Music. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  34. ^ "Peach PRC reflects on heartache on new single, "Forever Drunk"". Tonedeaf. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  35. ^ "Peach PRC - Josh (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  36. ^ "Peach PRC - Symptomatic (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  37. ^ "Peach PRC - Heavy (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  38. ^ "Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards". The Industry Observer. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  39. ^ "40th APRA Music Awards celebrates songwriting superstars". APRA AMCOS. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  40. ^ Barnes, Amelia (5 December 2011). "Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event". The AU Review. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  41. ^ "Have Your Say in This Year's Rolling Stone Australia Reader's Choice Award". au.rollingstone.com. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.

External links

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