Bec Sykes

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Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-folk songwriter Bec Sykes has been deftly carving her own melody into the Australian music landscape with her striking voice, songwriting and success. Breathtaking debut single Edithvale was undeniable in its minimalistic straight line to listeners’ hearts, leading Bec to win iconic Melbourne record label Pieater’s (Maple Glider, Big Scary, #1 Dads) ‘Pie School’ competition in 2019 and the Josh Pyke Partnership in 2020.

In November 2024, Bec Sykes released her debut album Pepperpot Magic. Produced by Robert Muiños (Didirri, Julia Jacklin, Rowena Wise), the record's 11 songs masterfully blend the intimate with the universal. Sophisticated instrumentation weaves delicately around Bec Sykes’ honeyed vocals and powerful lyricism, exploring themes of religious trauma, anxiety and heartache.

Having supported the likes of Sarah Blasko, Josh Pyke, Didirri, Telenova, Mia Wray and Teenage Dads, Bec Sykes is on an undeniable path to bloom.

"I could listen to Bec sing all day."

- Zan Rowe

"A dreamy, achingly tender alt-folk triumph."

- Atwood Magazine (US)

"Touching, vulnerable, and downright poetic."

- The Music

"A robust hypnotic voice... Stylistically we hear evidence of Fiona Apple and The Weather Station."

- The Wild is Calling (US)