Project Name: 1tbsp
Members: Maxwell Byrne
Location: Sydney, Australia
Style: Alternative House/Dance
Influences: Four Tet, Daphni, Mura Masa, Mall Grab, Two Shell
Other Aliases: Golden Vessel, Lucky Idiot, in another room
1tbsp is an eclectic dance music project helmed by Australian artist Maxwell Byrne, a Grammy Award nominee also widely recognized for his work as a songwriter and producer under the alias Golden Vessel.
In early 2021, Maxwell debuted the project with his kanashī EP, released via Sumoclic, an independent label he co-founded with friend Connor Grant (aka Akurei & Harley Girl). Encouraged by the positive reception, Maxwell continued releasing music, including the double-singles “Dhollandia // Circles” and “Stay Up // Rest.” He expanded his live presence, performing at festivals and supporting artists like Young Franco, BAYNK, DJ Seinfeld, and Sofi Tukker on their Australian tours.
2022 saw the release of his next four-track EP Joan, released in December to global acclaim. That momentum carried into 2023 with the release of three singles – Pioneer Digital Plastic Sound, No Nein (feat. Mietze Conte), and Four Tet Is My Godmother – paving the way for the March 16th release of his third EP, It’s Very Loud.
A major milestone arrived in early 2023 when Maxwell Byrne earned a Grammy Award nomination for his contribution to BAYNK’s song “Till It’s Even.” Although he didn’t take home the award, the nomination marked a significant achievement in his career.
By mid-2023, 1tbsp had gained undeniable traction, culminating in the release of the project’s debut album, Mosquito Love. The eight-track record solidified 1tbsp as a standalone force, no longer just a side project to Golden Vessel but a major creative endeavour.
Closing out 2023 and entering 2024, 1tbsp collaborated with Jai Piccone (known for his role in Australian band Tora) on the three-track EP Shine Love In. Shortly after, Maxwell dropped three more 1tbsp singles – Starchitect, Limosina (feat. Cherry Chola), and The City Never Felt So Good – setting the stage for his next album, Megacity1000, which was released in August 2024 to widespread acclaim. The album garnered support from major media outlets such as Pitchfork, MixMag, CLASH, Line of Best Fit, and EARMILK.
On the touring front, 1tbsp experienced a breakout year in 2023, performing at Groovin’ The Moo, a sold-out EP launch party in Brisbane, and high-profile festival appearances at BIGSOUND, Listen Out (Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney), SXSW Sydney, and Laneway Festival.
August 2024 saw 1tbsp return to North America for a nine-date tour in support of Megacity1000, playing to sold-out crowds in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Mexico City. Upon returning to Australia in September, he co-headlined a tour with Mietze Conte, selling out shows in Brisbane and Sydney, along with two packed performances in Melbourne.
Rolling into 2025, 1tbspo gave us three new singles – Wet Peak Stars featuring Mexican artist Meth Math, Rush (Missing Out On Me) featuring Australian/Venezuelan artist Cherry Chola and Australian artist Purient, and Isso featuring Brazillian artist MC Panico. Those songs also came with the announcement of a whole-new EP titled Hotel Living, which was released in June featuring two more songs with Cherry Chola and one with DJ ADHD.
He’s had a variety of SOLD OUT shows across North America, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe and Spain throughout 2025, and has played a variety of North American festivals including Electric Forest, CRSSD, Shambhala, and Portola.
Maxwell is already making big plans for 2026 with promise of a whole new album and touring plans across Australia, North America, South America, Europe and United Kingdom.
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