Native Tongue is pleased to announce the signing of Sophie Curtis (aka ASTON) for the World.

Sophie comes to Native Tongue with an impressive catalogue of works. As a songwriter she has written for the likes of Cosmo’s Midnight, Jordie Ireland, and Rikki Lee.

Born and raised on NSW’s Central Coast, Sophie’s ambition and hard work have secured her a number of sync placements to date, including ‘Next Level’ in Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, ‘Original’ in NBA 2k20, Netflix’s ‘Insatiable’ and ‘Lucifer’, ESPN USA, BMW China and more.

This week Sophie releases ‘Girl Is A Gun’, the debut single for her artist project ASTON.

“I’m thrilled to be signing with such an incredibly hardworking team! One that I’ll be able to grow with not only as a songwriter but also as an artist,” adds Sophie Curtis.

Native Tongue’s Head of Creative Services Matt Tanner said,”Sophie is a rare writer that is equally as comfortable in the studio as a songwriter and artist. With the drive to match her incredible talent we look forward to an exciting future.”

‘Girl Is A Gun’ is out now. Stream on Spotify.

Kingswood are rounding off what has been a massive year of music for the band with their take on some Christmas classics with A Kingswood Christmas.

This album is Kingswood’s tribute to the music that has soundtracked many a classic festive season. The idea of creating a Christmas album is one that Kingswood have been ruminating on for some time. With a year as unpredictable as 2020 finally coming to an end though, it feels like the perfect time for them to release a record that is both fun, warming and hopeful.

Stream A Kingswood Christmas here.

Fresh off his 2020 sophomore album, HOLY WAVE, Kuren seeks to translate his experiences in FORMULA 5 to represent how art, nature and science are the unbounded links that make up our daily lives. Working tirelessly over the lockdown period in Melbourne, he feels this release is the culmination of years of hard work and finding the right songwriting formula.

This EP merges the producer’s affinity for rich elements of lyrics and harmony, emotive storytelling and his signature electronic sound.

Stream FORMULA 5 here.

Now at the five year mark of their career, Gold Coast synth-pop duo Lastlings release their debut album, First Contact.

First Contact is the ultimate combination of art, tradition and determination. It’s an auspicious first glimpse into the universe, as built and told by the enigmatic pair, and a promise of what’s yet to come.

With back to back ear-worms from front to back, First Contact becomes the ideal soundtrack for your gym workout, for your favourite club or even a dance party at home.

Stream First Contact on Spotify here.

SPIRITS PT.1 is the first instalment of what is a 22-track double album from LANKS.

LANKS has spent the past 2 years, since his debut album twentyseven, working on his new project lindsay and building the LANKS sound into a well-rounded soundscape that is at times moody, yet equally powerful in nature.

Written across 4 different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, LA and NYC), LANKS found a natural home collaborating with artists around the globe. PT. 1 of this record features all guest lead vocalists and PT. 2 will see LANKS return to that role.

Stream SPIRITS PT.1 here.