1tbsp - Mammal Sounds

Name: Maxwell Byrne
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Style: House, Dance, Club
Influences: Four Tet, Daphni, Mura Masa, Mall Grab, Two Shell
Other Aliases: Golden Vessel, Lucky Idiot, in another room

1tbsp is a dynamic house and 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.

The inception of 1tbsp dates back to 2019 when Maxwell explored house music while curating tracks for his DJ gigs at “Sumoclic Nights,” a monthly event series he hosted in Brisbane. His desire to incorporate fresh, original music into his sets led him to create an evolving collection of tracks, ultimately giving birth to 1tbsp.

In early 2021, Maxwell debuted the project with the EP kanashī, 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 1tbsp collaborating with Nick Ward, Allan McConnell, Squidgenini, and Sampology on the four-track EP Joan, released in December to global acclaim. The 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 the EP It’s Very Loud, featuring a title track co-written with Squidgenini.

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, in August. The eight-track record solidified 1tbsp as a standalone force, no longer just a side project to Golden Vessel but a major creative endeavor in its own right.

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 singles—”Starchitect,” “Limosina (feat. Cherry Chola),” and “The City Never Felt So Good”—setting the stage for his next album, Megacity1000, 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 (Sydney leg).

August 2024 saw 1tbsp return to North America for a nine-date tour in support of Megacity1000, playing to sold-out crowds in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, and Mexico City, while also nearing sell-out status in Los Angeles. 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.

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.

ACCOLADES:

– Lot Radio (NYC March 2025)

– Beatport’s Top 50 Tracks of 2024

– CRSSD Festival 2025 (USA)