Shady Nasty
Shady Nasty | |
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| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Label | PIAS Australia |
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| Website | shadynasty |
Shady Nasty are an Australian music group formed in Sydney in 2015.
Biography
The group consists of Kevin Stathis (vocals, guitar), Haydn Green (bass), and Luca Watson (drums), who met whilst attending the same high school playing jazz together.[1][2] Stathis coined the name of the group when he was 18, taking inspiration from a drifting team.[3]
The trio released their debut single "Jewellery" on 31 May 2018, which would later be part of their debut EP Bad Posture released on 21 February 2020. In a review published for No Wave, writer Andrew O'Keefe described the EP "feels like a bodily experience; one which strongly emphasises tone, power and rich production."[4]
Shady Nasty would self-release their debut album TREK on 21 February 2025, with production from Kim Moyes from The Presets. Describing the album, Moyes stated that "[Shady Nasty] hold a unique place in Sydney and have built something they can truly claim as their own."[5] The following month, the group were the support act for British band Shame at The Metro Theatre in Sydney.[6]
In May 2025, DJ and producer Fred Again.. gave the trio a shoutout on his Twitch stream whilst playing their single "SCREWDRIVA," stating that they were "literally [his] favourite band in the world right now" after being introduced to them by fellow DJ Kettama.[5] The group would then release a collaboration with the two DJs in July 2025, titled "Air Maxes," which went on to be featured on Kettama's debut album Archangel.[7][8]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| TREK |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Bad Posture |
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| CLUBSMOKE |
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Charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Hot[9] | |||
| "Air Maxes" (with Kettama and Fred again..) | 2025 | 13 | Archangel |
Awards and nominations
NSW Music Prize
The NSW Music Prize aims to "celebrate, support and incentivise" the NSW's most talented artists, with "the aim of inspiring the next generations of stars". It commenced in 2025.[10]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Trek | NSW Music Prize | Nominated | [11] |
| NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Shady Nasty | Nominated |
References
- ^ Fenwick, Julie (20 February 2023). "VICE Spotlight: Shady Nasty". Vice.
- ^ "Shady Nasty: 'Making music keeps you sane.'". Gimmie Zine. 19 March 2025.
- ^ O'Keefe, Andrew (14 February 2020). "INTERVIEW: Shady Nasty". No Wave.
- ^ O'Keefe, Andrew (14 February 2020). "Shady Nasty — Bad Posture". No Wave.
- ^ a b Downs, Sarah (4 July 2025). "Shady Nasty Team Up with Fred again.. on New Single 'Air Maxes'". Rolling Stone Australia.
- ^ "SHAME · Handsome Tours".
- ^ Lynch, Jessica (7 July 2025). "Shady Nasty, Fred again.. and KETTAMA Join Forces for 'Air Maxes'". Billboard.
- ^ Marwood, Harvey (3 October 2025). "KETTAMA releases debut album 'Archangel' featuring Fred again…, Prospa & more". Mixtape Madness.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles, 11-17 July 2025". RMNZ. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Finalists Unveiled for Inaugural NSW Music Prize". Billboard. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Hip hop and electronic artists dominate the shortlist for Australia's richest music prize". news.com.au. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
External links
- Shady Nasty discography at Discogs