# Bumpy (singer)

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**Amy Dowd**, (known professionally as **Bumpy**) is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer.[2] Dowd is a [Noongar](/source/Noongar) woman,[3] is the lead singer of band Squid Nebula[4] and is a performer in the First Nations collective DRMNGNOW.[5] Bumpy released her debut EP in January 2023.[1]

In a February 2021 interview with *[Frankie](/source/Frankie_(magazine))* 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."[6]

## Music career

In September 2020, Bumpy released her debut track "Falling". *[Triple J](/source/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'."[5]

This was followed by a two-year hiatus from releasing music.[7]

In November 2021, Bumpy was asked to curate the opening night of Melbourne Music Week.[8]

In early 2022, it was announced that Bumpy has signed to Astral Music.[3]

In May 2022, Bumpy released her second solo single "Return Home"[4] 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."[4] "Leave It All Behind" followed in July 2022 and "Hide and Seek" in December 2022.[2]

In July 2025, Bumpy announced the release of her debut album *Kanana* and shared its title track.[9]

## Discography

### Albums

List of albums, with release date, label and selected peak chart position shown Title Details Peak chart positions AUS [10] Kanana Released: 3 October 2025[9] Format: LP, digital Label: Astral People (APR120) 98

### Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details Title Details Morning Sun Released: 27 January 2023[2] Format: digital Label: Astral People

### Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown Title Year Album "Falling"[5] 2020 "Return Home"[4] 2022 Morning Sun "Leave It All Behind" "Hide and Seek"[2] "Maambakoort"[9] 2025 Kanana "Kanana"[9] "Cosy Comfort"[11] "Feel Good"[12] "Nan's the Word"[13]

## Awards and nominations

### AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as [AIR Awards](/source/AIR_Awards)) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

! Ref. |- | [2024](/source/AIR_Awards_of_2024) | *Morning Sun* | Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP | | [14] |- | rowspan="1"| [2026](/source/AIR_Awards_of_2026) | rowspan="1"| *Kanana* | Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP | | rowspan="1"| [15]

### Music Victoria Awards

The [Music Victoria Awards](/source/Music_Victoria_Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

! Ref. |- | [2022](/source/2022_Music_Victoria_Awards) | Bumpy | The Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent | | [16][17][1] |- | [2023](/source/2023_Music_Victoria_Awards) | Bumpy | Soul, Funk, RNB & Gospel Work | |[18][19] |-

### National Indigenous Music Awards

The [National Indigenous Music Awards](/source/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.

! Ref. |- | [2022](/source/National_Indigenous_Music_Awards_2022) | Bumpy | Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner | | [20][21] |- | rowspan="2"| [2023](/source/National_Indigenous_Music_Awards_2023) | Bumpy | New Talent of the Year | | rowspan="2"| [22][23] |- | "Hide and Seek" | Song of the Year | |}

## References

1. David James Young (18 January 2023). ["Bumpy: the neo-soul storyteller makes her personal, powerful solo debut"](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.). *[NME](/source/NME)*. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. ["Bumpy shares new single 'Hide & Seek', announces debut EP 'Morning Sun'"](https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/bumpy-shares-new-single-hide-seek-announces-debut-ep-morning-sun-3364560). *[NME](/source/NME)*. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. ["roster Bumpy"](https://www.astralpeople.com/roster/bumpy). *Astral*. 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. Dan Condon (27 May 2022). ["Bumpy has the kind of voice that takes you somewhere special"](https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/bumpy-new-music-return-home/13896338). *[Australian Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation)*. Retrieved 14 August 2023.

1. ["Five on-the-rise First Nations artists you need to know"](https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/five-first-nations-artists-from-unearthed-you-need-to-know-2020/12876134). *[Australian Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation)*. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. ["tunesday – hanging out with bumpy"](https://www.frankie.com.au/article/tunesday-hanging-out-with-bumpy-560551). *[Frankie](/source/Frankie_(magazine))*. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. ["Noongar singer-songwriter Bumpy is back with a vengence"](https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/bumpy-new-music-and-nima-awards/101418846). *[Australian Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation)*. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. ["Bumpy"](https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/bumpy). *PBS FM*. November 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2023.

1. ["Bumpy Announces Debut Album *Kanana*, Shares Title Track"](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/bumpy-announces-debut-album-kanana-shares-title-track/). *Music Feeds*. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.

1. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 October 2025". *The ARIA Report*. No. 1858. [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). 13 October 2025. p. 6.

1. ["Cosy Comfort - Third Single from My Upcoming LP"](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNHK2GzSDgC/). *Instagra*. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.

1. ["Bumpy Shares New Single "Feel Good" Ahead of Forthcoming *Kanana*"](https://aaabackstage.com/bumpy-shares-new-single-feel-good-ahead-of-forthcoming-album-kanana/). *AAA Backstage*. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.

1. ["Bumpy honours her matriarchal lineage on collaborative debut album *Kanana*"](https://checkcheck.com.au/bumpys-debut-album-kanana/). *Check Check*. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.

1. ["2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More"](https://themusic.com.au/industry/2024-air-awards-nominees-genesis-owusu-cub-sport-rvg-teen-jesus-more/3f1j8fDz8vU/14-05-24). *[The Music](/source/The_Music_(magazine))*. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.

1. ["2026 AIR Awards Nominees Announced!"](https://air.org.au/news/2026-air-awards-nominees-announced). *Australian Independent Record Labels Association*. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.

1. ["Music Victoria Awards 2022 Nominees for Industry-Voted Categories Announced"](https://web.archive.org/web/20221027053532/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/music-victoria-awards-2022-nominees-for-industry-voted-categories-announced/). *Music Victoria*. 27 October 2022. Archived from [the original](https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/music-victoria-awards-2022-nominees-for-industry-voted-categories-announced/) on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.

1. ["Music Victoria Awards 2022 Winners"](https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2022-winners-20221213). *Scenestr*. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.

1. ["Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards"](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/music-victoria-awards-nominees-2023/). *[Music Feeds](/source/Music_Feeds)*. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.

1. ["All the Winners of the 2023 Music Victoria Awards: Julia Jacklin, Immy Owusu, Cable Ties + More"](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/all-the-winners-of-the-2023-music-victoria-awards/). *[Music Feeds](/source/Music_Feeds)*. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.

1. ["Nominees and Performers Announced For National Indigenous Music Awards 2022"](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-and-performers-announced-for-national-indigenous-music-awards-2022/). *[Music Feeds](/source/Music_Feeds)*. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.

1. ["2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured"](https://themusicnetwork.com/baker-boy-2022-nimas-winners/). *The Music Network*. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.

1. Mary Varvaris (12 July 2023). ["Budjerah & Wildfire Manwurrk Lead NIMA Finalist Nominations"](https://themusic.com.au/industry/budjerah-wildfire-manwurrk-lead-nima-finalist-nominations/QeP_VVRXVlk/12-07-23). *[The Music](/source/The_Music_(magazine))*. Retrieved 12 July 2023.

1. ["Here Are All the Winners from the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards"](https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-2023-national-indigenous-music-awards/). *[Music Feeds](/source/Music_Feeds)*. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.

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