L D R U
Birth nameDrew Carmody
GenresElectronic Dance Pop
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ
Years active2013–present
LabelsWarner Music Australia

Drew Carmody, better known by his stage name L D R U, is an Australian DJ and record producer. His first single, "The Tropics", was released in 2013. L D R U is best known for the single "Keeping Score" featuring Paige IV. The track reached No. 14 on the Australian ARIA Charts[1] and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015,[2] and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist.[3] LDRU embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016.[4] His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts.[5] The name L D R U derives from the phrase "left, down, right, up", a part of a cheat code used in the Grand Theft Auto series of games.[6]

In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.[7][8]

Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.[9][10]

In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.[11]

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[5]
Sizzlar
  • Released: 14 July 2017[12]
  • Formats: CD, digital download, music streaming
  • Label: Sony Music Australia
 66

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Ahead of Time
  • Released: 30 November 2023
  • Format: digital
  • Label: LRDU, Warner Music Australia

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[13][14]
"The Tropics" 2013 — Non-album singles
"The Only One"
(with Yahtzel)		 2014 —
"Pop That" 2015 —
"Keeping Score"
(featuring Paige IV)		 14 Sizzlar
"Next to You"
(featuring Savoi)		 2016 116
"To Be Free" 2017 —
"Me"
(featuring BOI)		 —
"Intimate"
(with Elk Road)		 2018 — TBA
"Can't Drive"
(with Mammals)		 —
"Lay You Down"
(with Muki)		 2019 —
"Ruler"
(with Boo Seeka)		 —
"Be There"[17] 2022 — Non-album singles
"Let You Go"[18] —
"Ride Through"[19] —
"Base Camp"[20] —
"The Excuse"[11] —
"Alone Again"
(featuring Peptalk)[21]		 2023 —
"Righteous Places"
(featuring Cristina Lizzul)[22]		 —
"Spring"
(with Fitch featuring Riverine)[23]		 —
"Dreamy"[24] — Ahead of Time

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) ARIA Award for Best Dance Release Nominated
ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Release Nominated
ARIA Award for Song of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "LDRU feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score (song)". australian-charts. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "The Hottest 100". Triple J. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Zuel, Bernard (5 October 2016). "ARIA Award nominations have a hairy surprise among the Flumes and Avalanches". Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. ↑ McGlinn, Indre (30 March 2016). "LDRU Announces Australian Capital Cities Tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  5. 1 2 "ARIA Chart Watch #430". auspOp. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  6. ↑ Licciardello, Rachel (29 November 2019). "On track for an epic 2020 – LDRU". Success North Queensland.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Zanda (26 July 2017). "Chainsmokers Announce 2017 Australia Tour Dates". Music Feeds.
  8. ↑ "Chainsmokers Announce LDRU Chores As Auckland Support Acts". Scoop. 19 September 2017.
  9. ↑ Fuamoli, Sose (13 September 2018). "Drew LDRU Leaves Carmada". Triple J.
  10. ↑ Davies, Brynn (12 September 2018). "LDRU Leaves Side Project Carmada To Focus On Solo Career". The Music Network.
  11. 1 2 "LDRU Makes A Triumphant Return With "The Excuse"". OZ EDM. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  12. ↑ "Sizzlar by L D R U on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  13. ↑ "Peak Chart Position: L D R U feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "australian-charts.com - Forum - ARIA Chartifacts 6-June-2016". australian-charts.com. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  15. 1 2 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 singles". ARIA. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  16. ↑ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  17. ↑ "Be There - single". Apple Music. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  18. ↑ "Let You Go - single". Apple Music. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  19. ↑ "Ride Through - single". Apple Music. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  20. ↑ "Basecamp - single". Apple Music. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  21. ↑ "L D R U – Alone Again (feat. PEPTALK)". Acid Stag. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  22. ↑ "Righteous Places (feat. Cristina Lizzul / Single)". Prostudio Masters. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  23. ↑ "Listen: L D R U x Fitch - Spring (feat. Riverine)". pilerats. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  24. ↑ "Dreamy Out Now". YouTube. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.


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