Dallas Frasca

Dallas Frasca
Dallas Frasca
Dallas Frasca
Background information
OriginAustralia
GenresRock, alternative, riff rock, soul
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsThird Verse Social Family Records, Spank Betty Records
Members
  • Dallas Frasca – vocals/guitar
  • Rotating Members
Websitedallasfrasca.com

Dallas Frasca is an Australian roots rock musician from Melbourne. Force of Nature, the latest 2024 album reaches number 2 in its first week of release on the Blues ARIA Charts. Love Army, the 2015 album peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Charts.

History

Namesake

Born in Adelaide, South Australia and raised in Wangaratta, Victoria, Dallas Frasca is the lead singer of the eponymous band Dallas Frasca.[1] Frasca is a descendant of opera singer Dame Nellie Melba.[2] Frasca began her singing career at age 18, when she discovered her singing ability at a friend's party.[1]

In 2008, Frasca sang for Australian rock band Midnight Oil in Sydney, in support of Amnesty International.[1]

In early 2009, Frasca performed as one of seven artists from seven continents of the planet for International Earth Day in Montreal, Canada.[1][3]

In 2018, Frasca was nominated for Artistic Excellence Award at the 2018 Australian Women in Music Awards.

Band

In 2006, Dallas Frasca won triple j's "Light Your Fuse" competition.[4]

In 2012 Dallas Frasca came third for her song "All My Love" in the AAA category of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)[5] which had more than 16,000 entries. The song was also re-recorded by Czech artist Lenny where it became a top ten.[citation needed].

In August 2012, Dallas Frasca helped launch Bob Irwin's wildlife foundation alongside Slash from Guns n Roses.[6]

In April 2015 Dallas released her third studio album, Love Army recorded by New York-based producer Andy Baldwin. The album peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Charts, becoming her first top 50 album.

On 16 September 2016, Frasca released her EP, Dirt Buzz plus launched her own independent record label, Spank Betty Records.

Band members

  • Dallas Frasca (vocals and guitar)
  • Rotating members

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Not for Love or Money
  • Released: August 2009[8]
  • Label: Dallas Frasca, Third Verse (5021456168279)
  • Formats: CD, DD
 —
Sound Painter —
Love Army
  • Released: April 2015[10]
  • Label: Spank Betty Records, Social Family Records (SFR0025)
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP
 29
Force of Nature
  • Released: 19 July 2024
  • Label: XEL (SPANK006B)
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP
 2

Extended plays

Title Details
Learn Your Routes
(as Dallas Frasca and Her Gentlemen)
  • Released: January 2007[11]
  • Label: Dallas Frasca
  • Formats: DD
Dirt Buzz
  • Released: 16 September 2016[12]
  • Label: Spank Betty Records,
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP

Awards and nominations

Australian Women in Music Awards

The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018[13] Dallas Frasca Artistic Excellence Award Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gale, Catherine (16 February 2010). "Better late than never". The Advocate. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ^ Hall, Katy. "Dining Al Frasca". BMA Magazine Canberra. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Dallas Frasca Official Facebook Page". Facebook.
  4. ^ Wedd, Neil. "DALLAS FRASCA ...Not for Love or Money...the album tour!". Indie Initiate. Indie Initiative. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  5. ^ "2012 International Songwriting Winners". ISC. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Rocker Slash bands withBob Irwin". Archived from the original on 5 January 2013.|
  7. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Dallas Frasca". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Not for Love or Money". Apple Music. August 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Sound Painter". Apple Music. May 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Love Army". Apple Music. April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Learn Your Routes". Apple Music. January 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Dirt Buzz". Apple Music. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  13. ^ "2018 Recipients Finalists". women in Music Awards. October 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2021.