HANDSOME is a new artist, crafting a mix of tomboy pop and brooding electronica, based in Sydney, Australia. The bold and new sounds announce a celebration of self-expression and carefree creativity, but is still accompanied by obsessive perfection. The name HANDSOME is a nod to her queer identity and is inspired by strong friendships, falling in love, kissing girls and rolling your eyes at people who have opinions on who you should be.
Crafting her music mostly in home studios around NSW, HANDSOME has a knack for the DIY. Working with artists and writers with strong pop sensibilities and then taking the songs into their final chapters, she plays with unique aural aesthetics to achieve something distinctive and brand
new.
Collaborations with artists such as Joyride, Johnny Took (DMA’s), Benjamin Fletcher and David Hunt (Marina & The Diamonds, Sarah Blasko), Jayteehazard and more, has given the project its first start — with many more collaborations to come.
HANDSOME has seen previous success under the moniker Caitlin Park, garnering critical acclaim, winning the SOYA award in 2013, landing a nomination for the Australian Music Prize in 2014 and playing shows with the likes of First Aid Kit, SOAK, James Vincent McMorrow, Courtney Barnett, The Japanese House and more.
Signing with Dot Dash/Remote Control in mid-2017, HANDSOME joins a unique family of artists such as Methyl Ethel, Banoffee, Client Liason, Gabriella Cohen and Sui Zhen. HANDSOME introduced herself in late 2017 with her debut single ‘Late Night Ball Game' featuring Joyride, an
indie queer anthem that struck a chord with many.
She follows up with her second single ‘Save Some Love’ in early March, with her debut EP NO
HAT NO PLAY coming later this year.
