Off the back of a huge 2020, Melody Moko, was last night crowded New Talent of the Year at the 49th Golden Guitar Awards.  

A beaming Melody Moko said following the win, "I am over the moon to have this labour of love recognised and take home a shiny new Golden Guitar, the big bucket list goal that I've been working towards since I was a little girl. I'm so glad I can share my first win as a mum and beside my husband and producer, Michael Muchow".  

Melody, who is pregnant with her third child, performed a poignant version of "Last Cigarette" with co-writer, Catherine Britt, and husband Michael. She also co-presented the Bluegrass Recording trophy to Kristy Cox & Tommy Emmanuel with Angus Gill.  

In a year which was strange and difficult, it didn't stop Melody from releasing her second album, "Two Kids and A Radio", tour parts of Australia with Catherine Britt and Fanny Lumsden, and unleash a series of hit singles including "Last Cigarette", "Benjamin","Like Hank Would" and the latest radio smash, "Mama".  

The win was popular amongst the industry with many public congratulations rolling in from her peers.  

"So happy for Melody Moko - what a talent. Well done to her and   

Michael and all involved on a great win"  

TROY CASSAR-DALEY  

"Melody Moko - You superstar!"  

FANNY LUMSDEN  

"YES! Absolutely thrilled for you and so well deserved"  

JETTY ROAD  

"Best New Talent right here! Melody Moko, congrats beautiful!"  

THE McCLYMONTS  

Melody has also been recently named as a finalist for the Australian Music Prize. Awarded annually by SoundMerch, it sees Melody listed alongside artists including Archie Roach, Fanny Lumsden, Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Something For Kate, 5 Seconds of Summer, Washington, Tame Impala and The Avalanches.  

Melody's latest single, "Mama", is at radio now. The album, “Two Kids and A Radio” is available via MGM Distribution.

In a year that many have written off, Australian singer-songwriter, Melody Moko, has plenty to smile about. 

Not only the release of her new album, “Two Kids and A Radio”, but four ARIA Albums Chart positions, a new baby on the way and now three Golden Guitar Award nominations. 

Melody didn’t muck around either, securing herself three of the key awards – Alt Country Album of The Year along with producers Neilson Hubbard & Michael Muchow, Female Artist of the Year and New Talent of The Year for the track, “Like Hank Would”. 

“In a year that keeps dealing blows, I’m so honoured to be putting music out that people love and gets them through hard times, and to now to have the industry recognise all the hard work we put into this album, I am overwhelmed”, said Melody. 

Releasing her album, “Two Kids and A Radio” on September 11 to rave reviews, Melody has toured as much as she can despite Covid restrictions. These have included solo shows and a bunch of Bush Pubs dates with Catherine Britt throughout Queensland and South Australia. 

Melody’s latest single, “Like Hank Would”, is currently number 36 on the National Top 50 Airplay Chart and number 13 on the Country Songs Chart. The track also hit number 2 on the Australian Country Radio Top 10. 

“Like Hank Would” is at radio now and Melody’s album, “Two Kids and A Radio” is out through MGM Distribution.

Australian singer-songwriter, Melody Moko, has set the ARIA Charts alight this week with her brand new album, “Two Kids & A Radio”. 

ARIA announced their weekly charts on Saturday afternoon revealing that Moko not only had the top selling Australian Country Album of the week, but “Two Kids & A Radio” also debuted at #3 on the ARIA Country Chart, #9 All Genre Australian Chart and #40 on the All Genre Albums Chart. 

“As a musician who spends most of her year touring, releasing an album without being able to hit the road was scary. I never would have imagined the record would have made the impact it has, sitting as the #1 Australian Country Album on the charts this week, with barely a show to its name! My husband (co-producer) and I are feeling the rewards of hard work and sacrifice today!” 

Produced by Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Kim Richey, Matthew Ryan) and co-produced by Michael Moko - the new 12-track release is gathering mass acclaim from industry and fans and already boasts a trifecta of hit singles – “Last Cigarette”,  “Benjamin” and the current, “Like Hank Would”. 

“Two Kids & A Radio” provides listeners with a new picture of Melody Moko, one that is a product of her life on the road, as a mother, a woman and, particularly a woman in the music industry. 

MELODY MOKO  

“Two Kids & A Radio” 

#1 ARIA AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY ALBUM CHART 

#3 ARIA COUNTRY ALBUM CHART 

#9 ARIA AUSTRALIAN ALBUMS CHART 

#40 ARIA ALBUMS CHART

We bloody it guys! Over on Pozible, we cracked the campaign, not only did we raise $15,000 for my record, we went over the top and made it to $17,026, Can you BELIEVE it! I can't. A HUGE thankyou to everyone who was involved with the process,  to those who pledged, to those who shared, to those who cheered me on! We are now counting down the days till we leave for Nashville on the 31st August, to make a brand new record with the wonderful Neilson Hubbard. (think Caroline Spence, Kim Richey, Mary Gauthier OMG) 

Here we go folks, the journey is beginning on baby number 2!

Between birthing babies and traversing highways, I found some time on my hands (ha!) to write a whole bunch of club bangers. Okay, not club bangers, I promise, but a bunch of really special songs, that I am so proud of, and very excited to share with you. But that’s just it… without your help, I'm going to have a hard time getting this new baby into the world.  So I'm here asking for you to help. With all the manners and appreciation a birth partner deserves - you, buying pre-orders and house concerts and new spiffy threads, will all help me make a record we can all be proud of.

Head on over to Pozible to find out more! x

"The Wreckage"

Melody's Long awaited album will be released on September 1st. Melody will be hitting the road and touring the release this year. Dates below. More information soon! 

As one of the first artists to contribute to a recent project by South Australia-based film company triptych films to advocate for marriage equality, Melody Moko was ecstatic to be apart of such a great cause. 

The project, "beyond the rainbow" features Australian musicians sharing their version of the classic track "somewhere over the rainbow" and interviews with LGBT couples. The video hopes to help catapult change to the laws surrounding marriage equality.  

"When asked to be part of this project, I jumped at the opportunity, the subject is close to my heart, as I have many friends in same sex relationships, I felt honoured to be a part of such a special and vital piece of media."  

Check out the project, and Melody's performance below.  

For more information on the project, please visit www.beyondtherainbow.com.au