Fisher (musician)
{{Short description|Australian music producer and DJ (born 1986)}}
{{About|the Australian music producer|the American band|Fisher (band)}}
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{{Use Australian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| years_active = 2012–present
| birth_name = Paul Nicholas Fisher
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|11|05|df=y}}
| birth_place = Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
| spouse = {{marriage|Chloe Chapman|2020}}
| label = Dirtybird, Catch & Release
| current_member_of = Under Construction
| past_member_of = Cut Snake
| genre = House, tech house
| occupation = Music producer, DJ
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Paul Nicholas Fisher (born 5 November 1985), known by the stage name Fisher (stylised in all caps),{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/artist/fisher/1256012920 |title=FISHER on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=19 March 2020 |access-date=19 March 2020}} is an Australian music producer. He has been nominated for several awards, including ARIA Music Awards and Grammy Awards.{{Citation | last1 = Moran | first1 = Robert | last2 = Nathanael | first2 = Cooper | date = 11 October 2018 | title = Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women | periodical = The Age | url = https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/amy-shark-leads-the-2018-aria-nominations-in-another-big-year-for-women-20181011-p5091h.html }}{{Cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/12/zedd-disclosure-fisher-receive-2019-grammy-nominations-full-list-nominees/|title=Zedd, FISHER, and more secure 2019 Grammy nominations|date=2018-12-07|website=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=2019-01-04}}
Early life and surfing career
Fisher was born and raised on the Gold Coast{{Citation | last = Millar | first = Jake | date = 25 November 2022 | title = Fisher is sending it | publisher = GQ Australia | url = https://www.gq.com.au/men-of-the-year/fisher/news-story/0c99ab8bd1f04c472d73c6a0c7d43881 }} where he attended Palm Beach Currumbin High School.{{Citation | date = 1 December 2017 | title = Under-19 Boys Mark Richards Shield Surfing Champions | publisher = School Sport Australia | url = https://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Previous-School-Surfing-Champions-under-19-boys-Mark-Richards-Shield-1.pdf }} He pursued a professional surfing career early in his life and competed in the World Surf League Qualifying Series for multiple years{{Citation | date = 17 September 2022 | title = How DJ Fisher, a 'nutter from the Goldie', became a global dance music sensation | publisher = The Australian | url = https://www.theaustralian.com.au/weekend-australian-magazine/how-dj-fisher-a-nutter-from-the-goldie-became-a-global-dance-music-sensation/news-story/c7fc2a12b32248f9f39d5cb64a3ea9a8 }} before giving up the sport to start a music career in 2012.{{cite web |url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/paul-fisher-interview-music-2017 |title=Former pro surfer Paul Fisher on his career move into music |website=Red Bull |date=8 January 2017 |access-date=19 March 2020 |author=Chatterjee, Uppy}}
Music career
Fisher was one half of the DJ duo Cut Snake. The group was formed with fellow surfer Leigh "Sedz" Sedley. The duo started DJing together while traveling on the pro surfing circuit.{{cite web |url=https://www.laweekly.com/music/cut-snake-turned-from-pro-surfers-to-professional-djs-5261054 |title=Cut Snake turned from pro surfers to professional DJs |work=LA Weekly |author=Purkrabek, Sarah |date=3 December 2014 |access-date=19 March 2020}}
Fisher later went solo and started releasing house music tracks under the stage name Fisher.{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/fisher-new-single-losing-it-coachella-rip-bootleg-stream-shazam/9991298 |title=First Spin: FISHER finally releases his much-bootlegged banger 'Losing It' |work=ABC |date=13 July 2018 |access-date=19 March 2020 |author=Newstead, Al}} In June 2017, Fisher released his debut single "Ya Kidding", followed by the EP "Oi Oi" in November 2017, which includes the tracks "Stop It" and "Ya Didn't".
In March 2018, Fisher released "Crowd Control". "Crowd Control" came in at number 116 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/18/countdown/101-200 |title=Hottest 200, 2018 |website=ABC |date=28 January 2019 |access-date=19 March 2020}}
In July 2018, Fisher released "Losing It" which reached number one on the ARIA Club Tracks Chart{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue1486.pdf |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20180820140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20180821-0000/Issue1486.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2018-08-20 |title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing ~ 20 August 2018 ~ Issue #1486 |publisher=ARIA |date=20 August 2018 |access-date=19 March 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} and made the top 50 on Billboard{{'}}s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Dance/Mix Show Airplay, and Dance Club Songs, the latter becoming his first number one in the United States.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/8473045/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-ummet-ozcan-x-laurell-fisher-mono-mind |title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Ummet Ozcan x Laurell, Fisher & Mono Mind |magazine=Billboard |date=30 August 2018 |access-date=19 March 2020 |author=Murray, Gordon}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8491137/fisher-earns-first-dance-chart-no-1-losing-it |title=Chart Beat: Fisher earns first Dance Chart No. 1, Ariana Grande adds Airplay Top 10 |magazine=Billboard |date=20 December 2018 |access-date=19 March 2020 |author=Zellner, Xander}} "Losing It" also garnered Fisher his first Grammy nomination for "Best Dance Recording" at the 2019 Grammys.{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/12/zedd-disclosure-fisher-receive-2019-grammy-nominations-full-list-nominees |title=Zedd, FISHER, and more secure 2019 Grammy nominations |work=Dancing Astronaut |date=12 December 2018 |access-date=4 January 2019}} "Losing It" came in at number 2 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/18 |title=Hottest 100, 2018 |website=ABC |date=27 January 2019 |access-date=27 January 2019}}
On 10 May 2019, Fisher released "You Little Beauty",{{cite web |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/fisher-makes-his-return-with-new-banger-you-little-beauty |title=Fisher makes his return with new banger 'You Little Beauty' |website=Music Feeds |date=10 May 2019 |access-date=11 May 2019}} which became his second number one on the Dance Club Songs chart. "You Little Beauty" came in at number 53 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/19 |title=Hottest 100, 2019 |website=ABC |date=25 January 2020 |access-date=19 March 2020}}
On 20 March 2020, Fisher released "Freaks", the lead single from his extended play of the same name. The EP was released on 31 March, alongside the second single “Wanna Go Dancin’”.
On 8 July 2022, Fisher released World, Hold On (Fisher rework), a remix of the 2006 song by Bob Sinclar featuring Steve Edwards.{{cite news |last1=DeFaria |first1=Cameron |title=FISHER breathes new life into Bob Sinclair's 'World Hold On' |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2022/07/fisher-breathes-new-life-into-bob-sinclairs-world-hold-on/ |access-date=30 June 2023 |work=Dancing Astronaut |date=8 July 2022}} This was Fisher's first remix release.
In 2023, Fisher released singles "Take It Off", and "Atmosphere".
In 2024, alongside Chris Lake and Sante Sansone, Fisher released a remix of "Somebody That I Used to Know", titled Somebody (2024). He also released singles "Boost Up" and "Ocean", which are collaborations with Flowdan and AR/CO respectively.
Discography
=Extended plays=
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| scope="row"| Oi Oi
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| scope="row"| Freaks
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=Singles=
=Fisher Remixes=
Awards and nominations
=AIR Awards=
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
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| 2019
|"Losing It"
| Best Independent Dance, Electronica Or Club Single
| {{nom}}
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| 2024
| "Atmosphere" (with Kita Alexander)
| Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single
| {{won}}
| {{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/2024-air-awards-nominees-genesis-owusu-cub-sport-rvg-teen-jesus-more/3f1j8fDz8vU/14-05-24|title=2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More| website= The Music|date=14 May 2024|access-date=16 May 2024}}
{{end}}
= APRA Music Awards =
The APRA Music Awards were established by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers, and to recognise their song writing skills, sales and airplay performance, by its members annually.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2025
| "Atmosphere" with Kita Alexander
| Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work
| {{nominated}}
|-
{{end}}
=ARIA Music Awards=
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2018
|"Losing It"
| {{nom}}
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| 2019
| "You Little Beauty"
| Best Dance Release
| {{nom}}
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| 2023
| "Take It Off" (with Aatig)
| Best Dance/Electronic Release
| {{nominated}}
| {{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-announced-for-2023-aria-awards/|title= Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards|website=Music Feeds|date=21 September 2023|access-date=23 September 2023}}
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2024
| rowspan="2"| "Atmosphere" with Kita Alexander
| Best Dance/Electronic Release
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="3"|{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-26/aria-awards-2024-nominations-royel-otis-kylie-minogue-dom-dolla/104398174|title= ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=26 September 2024|access-date=29 September 2024}}
|-
| {{nom}}
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| Fisher for "Atmosphere" by Fisher and Kita Alexander
| {{nom}}
{{end}}
=[[DJ Mag]]azine's top 100 DJs=
The top 100 DJs is a public poll of the world's 100 most popular DJ by the magazine.
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! Position ! Notes ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| 2019
| 63 | New Entry |
| 2020
| 76 | Down 13 |
| 2021
| 77 | Down 1 |
| 2022
| 48 | Up 29 |
| 2023
| 20 | Up 28 |
| 2024
| 8 | Up 12 |
= Electronic Dance Music Awards =
The Electronic Dance Music Awards are presented by iHeart Radio and commenced in 2016 (Known as Radio Remix Awards from 2016-2019 and had a two year break from 2020-2022).
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| rowspan="2" | 2019
| "I'm Losing Sexyback" (SJUR remix) (with Justin Timberlake)
| Best Mashup
| {{nominated}}
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| "Losing It"
| Dance Song of the Year (Non Remix)
| {{nominated}}
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| rowspan="2" | 2022
| rowspan="2" | "It's a Killer" (with Shermanology)
| Dance Song of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| Tech House Song of the Year
| {{won}}
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| 2023
| "World Hold On" by Bob Sinclar (Fisher remix)
| Remix Rewind
| {{nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="7" | 2024
| rowspan="2" | Fisher
| Producer of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| Tech House Artist of the Year
| {{won}}
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| rowspan="4" | "Take It Off" (with Aatig)
| House Song of the Year
| {{nom}}
|-
| Tech House Song of the Year
| {{won}}
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| Music Video of the Year
| {{nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Dance Song of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| "Atmosphere" (With Kita Alexander)
| {{nominated}}
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| rowspan="6" | 2025
| rowspan="2" | Fisher
| Producer of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| Tech House Artist of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| rowspan="1" | "Boost Up" (with Flowdan)
| Tech House Song of the Year
| {{won}}
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| rowspan="1" | "It's That Time" by Marlon Hoffstadt (Fisher Remix)
| Remixer of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| rowspan="1" | "Somebody"
| Remake of the Year
| {{nominated}}
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| rowspan="1" | "Jamming" (Bob Marley & The Wailers) (Fisher Remix)
| Remix Rewind
| {{nominated}}
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{{end}}
=International Dance Music Awards=
The International Dance Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held in Miami Beach, Florida, United States as a major part of the Winter Music Conference. The awards commenced ran from 1985 to 2020.
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!Category !Work !Outcome !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| rowspan="2"|2019
|Breakthrough Artist of the year 2019 |{{N/A}} |{{nom}} |rowspan="2"|{{Cite web|date=2019-02-26|title=The 33rd annual International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) announces nominees|url=https://www.decodedmagazine.com/the-33rd-annual-international-dance-music-awards-idma-announces-nominees/|access-date=2021-07-23|website=Decoded Magazine|language=en-US}}{{Citation|title=WMC: International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) 2019 Winners|url=https://co-fr.facebook.com/wintermusicconference/videos/wmc-international-dance-music-awards-idma-2019-winners/339419440039452/|language=co|access-date=2021-07-23}} |
| Best Electronic Song
|"Losing It" |{{won}} |
| rowspan="2"|2020
|Best House Artist (Male) |{{N/A}} |{{won}} |
| Best Electronic Song
|{{won}} |
=Grammy Awards=
The Grammy Award is an award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievement in the music industry. The awards commenced in 1959.
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| Year
!Category !Work !Outcome !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| {{grammy|2019}}
| rowspan="1"|Best Dance Recording | "Losing It" | {{nom}} | |
=Queensland Music Awards=
The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/about|title= About the Queensland Music Awards|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=21 March 2021}}
{{awards table}} {{small|(wins only)}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row"| 2024
| "Atmosphere" with Kita Alexander
| Highest Selling Single
| {{won}}
| {{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/cub-sport-jem-cassar-daley-joff-bush-win-big-at-2024-queensland-music-awards/WYznTUxPTnE/17-04-24|title= Cub Sport, Jem Cassar-Daley & Joff Bush Win Big At 2024 Queensland Music Awards|website=The Music|date=17 April 2024|access-date=18 April 2024}}
{{end}}
=Rolling Stone Australia Awards=
The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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|rowspan="2"| 2024
| "Atmosphere" with Kita Alexander
| Best Single
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="2"| {{cite web|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/2024-shure-rolling-stone-australia-awards-nominees-troye-sivan-kylie-minogue-more-56283/|title= Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees|publisher=Rolling Stone Australia|date=4 March 2024|access-date=11 March 2024}}
|-
| Fisher
| Rolling Stone Global Award
| {{nom}}
|}
References
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Category:Musicians from the Gold Coast, Queensland
Category:Australian house musicians
Category:Surfers from the Gold Coast, Queensland