{{Short description|Australian singer and songwriter}}
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Bumpy | image = | image_upright = | image_size = | landscape = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Amy Dowd<ref name="NME Debut EP announce">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-features/bumpy-morning-sun-ep-interview-squid-nebula-3381996#:~:text=Bumpy%2C%20the%20solo%20project%20of,dozen%20pandemic%20lockdowns%20Melbourne%20endured.|title= Bumpy: the neo-soul storyteller makes her personal, powerful solo debut|website=NME|date=18 January 2023|access-date=9 September 2023|author=David James Young}}</ref> | birth_date = | birth_place = | relatives = | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|musician}} | years_active = 2020–present | label = Astral Music | website = }} '''Amy Dowd''', (known professionally as '''Bumpy''') is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer.<ref name=H&S/> Dowd is a Noongar woman,<ref name=astral/> is the lead singer of band Squid Nebula<ref name=returnhome/> and is a performer in the First Nations collective DRMNGNOW.<ref name=Five>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/five-first-nations-artists-from-unearthed-you-need-to-know-2020/12876134|title= Five on-the-rise First Nations artists you need to know |website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=12 November 2020|access-date= 9 September 2023}}</ref> Bumpy released her debut EP in January 2023.<ref name="NME Debut EP announce"/> In a February 2021 interview with ''Frankie'' magazine, Dowd said, "When I was little, I was constantly running into everything: ironing boards, car mirrors, tables, doors. That's where the name Bumpy came from."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.frankie.com.au/article/tunesday-hanging-out-with-bumpy-560551 |title= tunesday – hanging out with bumpy |website= Frankie |date=2 February 2023 | access-date= 9 September 2023}}</ref>
==Music career== In September 2020, Bumpy released her debut track "Falling". ''Triple J'' said "'Falling' is a seriously special song. Bumpy's raw vocals, a gently-plucked guitar and a splash of timeless, romantic song writing make for a hypnotic serenade that's almost certain to get the spine tinglin' and the goosebumps bumpin'."<ref name=Five/> This was followed by a two-year hiatus from releasing music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/bumpy-new-music-and-nima-awards/101418846|title=Noongar singer-songwriter Bumpy is back with a vengence |website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=10 September 2022|access-date= 9 September 2023}}</ref> In November 2021, Bumpy was asked to curate the opening night of Melbourne Music Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/bumpy |title= Bumpy|website=PBS FM|date= November 2021| access-date= 9 September 2023}}</ref>
In early 2022, it was announced that Bumpy has signed to Astral Music.<ref name=astral>{{cite web|url= https://www.astralpeople.com/roster/bumpy|title=roster Bumpy|website= Astral|date= 2022| access-date= 9 September 2023}}</ref>
In May 2022, Bumpy released her second solo single "Return Home"<ref name="returnhome">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/bumpy-new-music-return-home/13896338 | title= Bumpy has the kind of voice that takes you somewhere special |date=27 May 2022|access-date=14 August 2023|author=Dan Condon| website= Australian Broadcasting Corporation }}</ref> In a statement, Bumpy said "'Return Home' surfaced while in isolation and allowed me to express thoughts that I wouldn't usually vocalise. This song has become a grounding reminder that connection is a constant journey whilst spotlighting the importance of home, family and story."<ref name=returnhome/> "Leave It All Behind" followed in July 2022 and "Hide and Seek" in December 2022.<ref name=H&S/> In July 2025, Bumpy announced the release of her debut album ''Kanana'' and shared its title track.<ref name="Kanana">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/bumpy-announces-debut-album-kanana-shares-title-track/|title= Bumpy Announces Debut Album ''Kanana'', Shares Title Track|website=Music Feeds|date=9 July 2025|access-date=9 July 2025}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+List of albums, with release date, label and selected peak chart position shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details ! scope="col"| Peak chart positions |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 October 2025|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|issue=1858|page=6|date=13 October 2025}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |''Kanana'' | * Released: 3 October 2025<ref name="Kanana"/> * Format: LP, digital * Label: Astral People (APR120) | 98 |}
===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" |+ List of EPs, with selected details ! Title ! Details |- ! scope="row" | ''Morning Sun'' | * Released: 27 January 2023<ref name=H&S/> * Format: digital * Label: Astral People |}
===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of singles, with year released and album name shown ! Title ! Year ! Album |- ! scope="row"| "Falling"<ref name=Five/> | 2020 | {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row"| "Return Home"<ref name="returnhome"/> | rowspan="3"| 2022 | rowspan="3"| ''Morning Sun'' |- ! scope="row"| "Leave It All Behind" |- ! scope="row"| "Hide and Seek"<ref name=H&S>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/bumpy-shares-new-single-hide-seek-announces-debut-ep-morning-sun-3364560 |title=Bumpy shares new single 'Hide & Seek', announces debut EP 'Morning Sun' |website=NME|date = 11 December 2022|access-date= 9 September 2023}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Maambakoort"<ref name="Kanana"/> | rowspan="5"| 2025 | rowspan="5"| ''Kanana'' |- ! scope="row"| "Kanana"<ref name="Kanana"/> |- ! scope="row"| "Cosy Comfort"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DNHK2GzSDgC/|title= Cosy Comfort - Third Single from My Upcoming LP|website=Instagra|date=8 August 2025|access-date=9 August 2025}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Feel Good"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aaabackstage.com/bumpy-shares-new-single-feel-good-ahead-of-forthcoming-album-kanana/|title=Bumpy Shares New Single "Feel Good" Ahead of Forthcoming ''Kanana'' |website=AAA Backstage|date=5 September 2025|access-date=7 September 2025}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Nan's the Word"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://checkcheck.com.au/bumpys-debut-album-kanana/|title= Bumpy honours her matriarchal lineage on collaborative debut album ''Kanana''|website=Check Check|date= 3 October 2025|access-date=5 October 2025}}</ref> |}
==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. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2024 | ''Morning Sun'' | Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP | {{nom}} | <ref name="AIR 2024 noms">{{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}}</ref> |- | rowspan="1"| 2026 | rowspan="1"| ''Kanana'' | Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP | {{nom}} | rowspan="1"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://air.org.au/news/2026-air-awards-nominees-announced|title=2026 AIR Awards Nominees Announced!|website=Australian Independent Record Labels Association|date=13 May 2026|access-date=15 May 2026}}</ref> {{end}}
===Music Victoria Awards=== The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2022 | Bumpy | The Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent | {{won}} | <ref name="2022industrynom">{{cite web|url=https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/music-victoria-awards-2022-nominees-for-industry-voted-categories-announced/|title=Music Victoria Awards 2022 Nominees for Industry-Voted Categories Announced|website=Music Victoria|date=27 October 2022|access-date=29 October 2022|archive-date=27 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027053532/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/music-victoria-awards-2022-nominees-for-industry-voted-categories-announced/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="2022MVAwins">{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2022-winners-20221213|title=Music Victoria Awards 2022 Winners|website=Scenestr|date=13 December 2022|access-date=15 December 2022}}</ref><ref name="NME Debut EP announce"/> |- | 2023 | Bumpy | Soul, Funk, RNB & Gospel Work | {{won}} |<ref name="2023MVAnom">{{cite web|url= https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/music-victoria-awards-nominees-2023/ | title=Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards|website=Music Feeds|date=14 September 2023|access-date=14 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="2023MVAwins">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/all-the-winners-of-the-2023-music-victoria-awards/|title=All the Winners of the 2023 Music Victoria Awards: Julia Jacklin, Immy Owusu, Cable Ties + More |website=Music Feeds|date= 31 October 2023|access-date= 1 November 2023}}</ref> |- {{end}}
===National Indigenous Music Awards=== The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music. The award ceremony commenced in 2004. Electric Fields have won one award from four nominations. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2022 | Bumpy | Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner | {{won}} | <ref name="NIMA noms 2022">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-and-performers-announced-for-national-indigenous-music-awards-2022/|title=Nominees and Performers Announced For National Indigenous Music Awards 2022|website=Music Feeds|date=13 July 2022|access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="NIMAwins2022">{{cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/baker-boy-2022-nimas-winners/|title=2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured |website=The Music Network|date=6 August 2022|access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| 2023 | Bumpy | New Talent of the Year | {{won}} | rowspan="2"| <ref name="NIMA2023noms">{{cite web|url= https://themusic.com.au/industry/budjerah-wildfire-manwurrk-lead-nima-finalist-nominations/QeP_VVRXVlk/12-07-23 |title= Budjerah & Wildfire Manwurrk Lead NIMA Finalist Nominations |website=The Music|date= 12 July 2023|access-date= 12 July 2023|author= Mary Varvaris }}</ref><ref name="NIMA2023wins">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-2023-national-indigenous-music-awards/|title= Here Are All the Winners from the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards|website=Music Feeds|date=12 August 2023|access-date=13 August 2023}}</ref> |- | "Hide and Seek" | Song of the Year | {{nom}} |}
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Category:21st-century Australian musicians Category:Living people Category:Singers from Melbourne Category:Year of birth missing (living people)