Gordi
Gordi is the musical moniker of Australian singer-songwriter-producer, Sophie Payten, from the tiny agricultural town of Canowindra.
Since her globally acclaimed debut album Reservoir in 2017 and her anticipated 2020 follow-up, Our Two Skins, the ARIA nominated artist has quickly become one of the most cherished Indie/folk songwriters, recognised for her unique and progressive approach to her craft, while anchored to a deep connection with traditional songwriting skills.
Collaborations with Alex Somers (Sigur Ros), Bon Iver, S. Carey, Big Red Machine, Julien Baker, Troye Sivan and The Tallest Man On Earth have vindicated her industry and peer accolades, including awards from triple j, FBi Radio, APRA, PPCA, and the Australia Council for the Arts.
Now a qualified doctor after miraculously completing her medical studies over six years in between international touring and recording, her musical output continues to be steeped in progressive production, yet anchored to classic, stadium-ready songwriting. Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Sarah McLachlan all share the musical DNA that Payten brings to the world; Gordi gets at it both ways — massive and personal music that doesn’t concede an inch of artistic vision.
