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Pop Song
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Three Simple Words
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You Know You Wanna (Bonfire Remix)
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“'Waking Ugly' is one of those rare, independent bands who really 'get it'. They've got great songs and Lydia's voice is absolutely incredible!”
— Christopher Ewing, Founder/CEO of the Indie Music Channel and Equus Records
Latest Tracks
'You Know You Wanna' album cover
“We are proud to premiere Waking Ugly's new single, 'Three Simple Words'. I instantly connected to this catchy tune around the 10 second mark... Seriously take the time to listen to this song with the contagious beat.”
About
Waking Ugly offer up a retro mesh of pop, rock and smatterings of other popular 80s and 90s genres.
This husband and wife duo were partners long before they were married, having spent several years performing and creating music together.
Co-writers Lydia Gardner (vocals) and Darren Pace (guitar) have won multiple international awards and played at live music venues all over the East Coast of Australia, from their home town in Melbourne, to Cairns, where they now reside.
The recently released album 'You Know You Wanna', features the hit titular track along with other radio favourites including 'Must Be Love' and 'Zombies'.
“Unashamedly commercial in sound and about as catchy as P!nk, Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani combined.”
Press Photos
“Lydia Gardner has a sugar coated crooning snarl, guitarist Darren Pace a keen ear for a hook, and between them they make... the sort of thing rock fans would be proud to see rule the charts.”
Live Performances
“It's hard enough for an artist to even get on my show, and if their song goes all the way to number one, then that's even more amazing! ”
— Christopher Ewing, Host of the Radio Cafe
Awards
2018 Song of the Year Awards
Semi-finalist
2017 Indie Music Channel Awards
Winner - Best Alternative Song
Nominee - Song of the Year
Nominee - Album of the Year
Nominee - Best Pop Song
Nominee - Best Pop Recording
Nominee - Best Pop Band
Nominee - Best Contemporary Country Song
Nominee - Best Contemporary Country Recording
Nominee - Best Rock Song
Nominee - Best Rock Recording
Nominee - Best Alternative Recording
2016 Pop Radio Awards
Winner - Best Pop Song
2016 Song of the Year Awards
Runner-up - Best Pop Song
2016 Indie Music Channel Awards
Winner - Best Pop Demo
Nominee - Best R and B Demo
2015 Music Scene Investigation Awards
Winner - Artist of the Year
2015 Akademia Music Awards
Winner - Best Pop Rock EP
2015 Song of the Year Awards
Semi-finalist - Best Pop Song
2014 Pop Radio Awards
Winner - Best Pop Song
2014 Song of the Year Awards
Semi-finalist - Best Pop Song
2014 IMC Songwriter Awards
Nominee - Best Pop Songwriter
Nominee - Best Rock Songwriter
2014 Indie Music Channel Awards
Winner - Best Rock Recording
Nominee - Recording of the Year
Nominee - Best Rock Artist
Nominee - Best Rock Song
Nominee - Best Pop Artist
Nominee - Best Pop Song
Nominee - Best Pop Recording
2013 IMC Songwriter Awards
Nominee - Best Pop Songwriter
2013 Indie Music Channel Awards
Winner - Recording of the Year
Winner - Best Pop Recording
Nominee - Album of the Year
Nominee - Best Pop Band
Nominee - Best Pop Song
Nominee - Best Pop Video
2012 Online Music Awards
Nominee - Best Pop Act
Nominee - Best International Act
2012 Indie Music Channel Awards
Winner - Best Pop Band
Nominee - Band of the Year
“The EP will bring out your inner feisty teenage girl, which may or may not be a good thing.”
