1tbsp is an house/dance project from Australian artist Maxwell Byrne, a Grammy Award Nominee who is also recognized for his contributions as a songwriter/producer under the alias Golden Vessel. In 2019, Maxwell delved into the realms of house music while curating tracks for his DJ gigs at “Sumoclic Nights”, a monthly event series that he hosted in Brisbane. This exploration resulted in the creation of original tracks for his sets, eventually evolving into a compelling collection of songs he was eager to share with a wider audience. Eager to share this new material with the world, Maxwell gave birth to his new project, 1tbsp, with the unveiling of a four-track EP titled “kanashī,” which was released via the newly founded imprint “Sumoclic”, a new independent record label that he co-owned with his friend Connor Grant (aka Akurei & Harley Girl). Inspired by such a positive response, Maxwell continued to craft more music for the 1tbsp project, releasing double-singles “Dhollandia // Circles” and “Stay Up // Rest”, while also expanding his performances to festivals and events, supporting artists like Young Franco, BAYNK, DJ Seinfeld and Sofi Tukker for their Australian tours, as well as festivals such as Listen Out, Laneway and Groovin The Moo just to name a few. Throughout 2022, Byrne collaborated with Nick Ward, Allan McConnell, Squidgenini, and Sampology, culminating in the four-track EP “Joan,” which was released in December to high praise and acclaim from music fans and curators across the globe. Entering 2023 on a high note, Byrne dropped three stellar singles – “Pioneer Digital Plastic Sound,” “No Nein (feat. Mietze Conte),” and “Four Tet Is My Godmother.” This marked the precursor to his upcoming EP, “It’s Very Loud,” released on March 16th via Sumoclic. The EP, featuring those singles plus another previously unheard gem, including the title track “It’s Very Loud,” co-written with Squidgenini. In early 2023, Maxwell Byrne earned a Grammy Award nomination for his work on BAYNK’s song ‘Till It’s Even’, and although they didn’t secure a win, the nomination was a proud achievement. By this time the 1tbsp trajectory was at full speed. He gave us the project’s debut album, “Mosquito Love,” in August 2023, comprising of eight tracks that helped solidified 1tbsp’s presence on the global scene, shedding its “side-project” label and now standing proudly alongside Golden Vessel as Maxwell’s second main venture. Closing out 2023 and rolling into 2024, 1tbsp teamed up with Australian artist/producer Jai Piccone (also known for his role in Australian band Tora) for a three-track ep titled “Shine Love In“, which was clearly just a warm-up for what Maxwell had in-store for us this year as he soon after released three new 1tbsp singles with ‘Starchitect’, ‘Limosina (feat. Cherry Chola)’ and ‘The City Never Felt So Good’, thus beginning the anticipation build for 1tbsp’s next album “Megacity1000”, which was released in August to much acclaim. The album gained recognition and support from popular media outlets such as Pitchfork, MixMag, CLASH and Line of Best Fit just to name a few. On the home touring front, 1tbsp wrapped up a successful nine-date Australian tour in 2023, which included a spot on the “Groovin’ The Moo” festival, as well as hosting a Sold Out EP launch party in Brisbane named “It’s Very Loud.” Byrne showcased at BIGSOUND in September, secured a spot in the Listen Out touring festival across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne & Sydney, he was selected to perform at the inaugural SXSW Sydney in October, and was also invited to play at the Sydney-leg of Laneway Festival in February 2024. In August 2024, 1tbsp returned to North America for a nine-date tour to help promote his new album, “Megacity1000”. He played to SOLD-OUT crowds in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago and Mexico City, and also came very close to selling out in Los Angeles. He then returned to Australia in September for a co-headline tour with his good friend Mietze Conte which SOLD-OUT shows in Brisbane and Sydney, as well as two shows in Melbourne. Maxwell is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. He has just recently shared a new single called ‘Wet Peak Stars’ which features Mexican artist Meth Math helping out on vocals. That song also came with the announcement of a whole-new EP in the works as well as a USA & Mexico tour that is taking place throughout February/March 2025.