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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

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Early singles and Cash Only

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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

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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

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Studio albums

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

Extended plays

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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

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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"

Awards and nominations

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J Awards

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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 [23][24]

Queensland Music Awards

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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.[25]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2020[26] Herself Emerging Artist Award Won
2021[27] "Second" Rock Award Won

References

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  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. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (1 November 2021). "Triple j reveals J Awards nominees". The Music Network. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  24. ^ "Genesis Owusu leads this year's 2021 J Awards winners". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  25. ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  26. ^ "Past Winners 2020". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  27. ^ "2021 Queensland Music Awards Winners". Scenestr. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

Notes

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