Jem Cassar-Daley

Jem Cassar-Daley
Colour photo of Jem Cassar-Daley smiling and looking at the camera
Cassar-Daley in 2017
Background information
Birth nameJem Irene Cassar-Daley
Born (2001-02-14) 14 February 2001 (age 23)
Australia
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresIndie-pop[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active2021–present

Jem Irene Cassar-Daley (born 14 February 2001) is an Australian indie pop singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley and TV presenter Laurel Edwards and is a Maltese, European Australian, and Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman.[2][3]

Early life and education

Cassar-Daley was born on 14 February 2001.[4] Her parents are Laurel Edwards, a television presenter, radio announcer and singer, and Troy Cassar-Daley, a country music singer-songwriter and musician.[5] She is a Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman and has a sibling.[3][5] In 2022 Cassar-Daley explained that she had been "sung to in the womb" and that The Sound of White by Missy Higgins was the first album she bought, "I love her (Higgins) and still do."[3]

When Cassar-Daley was young she was inspired by Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé and Fergie. She was also a fan of One Direction.[6] Other musical influences include Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and Missy Higgins.[7]

After graduating from high school in 2018, Cassar-Daley went on her first tour with her father, playing 70 dates in a year.[6]

Career

2021–present: I Don't Know Who to Call

Cassar-Daley released her debut single "Letting Go" in July 2021.[3] Her seven-track debut extended play, I Don't Know Who to Call appeared in May 2022.[8] It includes previous singles "Letting Go", "Changes", "Like it More" and "Oh No".[1] In September of that year the artist issued a mini-documentary of the same name to explain the origins of the EP's tracks.[8] For the doco she worked with James Angus, Ali Barter, Jen Boyce, Tom Eggert and Tia Gostelow.[8]

At the 2022 Queensland Music Awards Cassar-Daley joined her father on stage to perform a cover of Brisbane band Mop and The Dropouts' 1982 anthem "Brisbane Blacks" in honour of the band receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.[7]

In November 2024, Cassar-Daley joined King Stingray for a cover of "Oysters in My Pocket" (Like a Version). The single was released in December 2024.[9]

Discography

Extended plays

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
I Don't Know Who to Call
  • Released: 27 May 2022[10]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: Jem Cassar-Daley

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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.
2023 Jem Cassar-Daley Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year Nominated [11][12]
I Don't Know Who to Call Best Independent Pop Album or EP Nominated
2024 "King of Disappointment" Independent Song of the Year Won [13]

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 Ref.
2023 Jem Cassar-Daley Emerging Artist Award Nominated [14][15]

National Indigenous Music Awards

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.
2022 Jem Cassar-Daley New Talent of the Year Won [2][16]
I Don't Know Who to Call Album of the Year Nominated

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only) Ref.
2022 Letting Go" Indigenous Award Won [17]
2024 "King of Disappointment" Song of the Year Won [18]
Pop Award Won

References

  1. ^ a b "Bio". Jem Cassar-Daley. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Nominees and Performers Announced For National Indigenous Music Awards 2022". Music Feeds. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Knowles, Rachael (8 April 2022). "Continuing the Family Legacy, Jem Cassar-Daley Is Making Her Mark with Music". National Indigenous Television (NITV). Special Broadcasting Service (SBS-TV). Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  4. ^ Cassar-Daley, Troy (14 February 2011). "It's my Baby's birthday today Jem turned 10,". Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via Facebook.
  5. ^ a b Denton, Andrew (26 June 2006). "Enough Rope with Andrew Denton – Episode 109: Troy Cassar-Daley (26/06/2006)". Enough Rope. Archived from the original on 28 June 2006. Retrieved 15 September 2022. Note: source incorrectly shows artist's first name as "Gem".
  6. ^ a b "Jem Cassar- Daley: The indie pop artist with a very famous dad". triple j. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Continuing the family legacy, Jem Cassar-Daley is making her mark with music". NITV. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  8. ^ a b c August Billy (29 August 2022). "Premiere: Jem Cassar-Daley, I Don't Know Who to Call Mini-Documentary". MusicFeeds. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "King Stingray cover Royel Otis' 'Oysters In My Pocket' for Like A Version". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  10. ^ "I Don't Know Who to Call by Jem Cassar-Daley on Apple Music". music.apple.com. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  11. ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  12. ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  13. ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Finalists Announced for the 2023 Australian Women in Music Awards". Music Feeds. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Australian Women In Music Awards 2023 Winners Announced". Music Feeds. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  16. ^ "2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured". The Music Network. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  17. ^ "2022 Queensland Music Awards Winners". Scenestr. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Cub Sport, Jem Cassar-Daley & Joff Bush Win Big At 2024 Queensland Music Awards". The Music. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.