L D R U

L D R U
Born
Drew Malcolm Carmody

(1993-06-21) 21 June 1993 (age 33)
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
GenreElectronic dance pop
OccupationsProducer, DJ
Years active2013–present
LabelWarner Music Australia

Drew Malcolm Carmody (born 21 June 1993), better known by his stage name L D R U, is an Australian DJ and music producer. His first single, "The Tropics", was released in 2013. L D R U is best known for the single "Keeping Score" featuring Paige IV. The track reached No. 14 on the Australian ARIA Charts and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015, and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist. L D R U embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016. His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts. The name L D R U derives from the phrase "left, down, right, up", a part of a cheat code used in the Grand Theft Auto series of games.

In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.

Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.

In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
Sizzlar
  • Released: 14 July 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download, music streaming
  • Label: Sony Music Australia
 66

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Ahead of Time
  • Released: 30 November 2023
  • Format: digital
  • Label: LRDU, Warner Music Australia

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
"The Tropics" 2013 — Non-album singles
"The Only One"
(with Yahtzel)		 2014 —
"Pop That" 2015 —
"Keeping Score"
(featuring Paige IV)		 14 Sizzlar
"Next to You"
(featuring Savoi)		 2016 116
  • ARIA: Platinum
"To Be Free" 2017 —
  • ARIA: Platinum
"Me"
(featuring BOI)		 —
"Intimate"
(with Elk Road)		 2018 — Non-album singles
"Can't Drive"
(with Mammals)		 —
"Lay You Down"
(with Muki)		 2019 —
"Ruler"
(with Boo Seeka)		 —
"Be There" 2022 —
"Let You Go" —
"Ride Through" —
"Base Camp" —
"The Excuse" —
"Alone Again"
(featuring Peptalk)		 2023 —
"Righteous Places"
(featuring Cristina Lizzul)		 —
"Spring"
(with Fitch featuring Riverine)		 —
"Dreamy" — Ahead of Time

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 "Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV) Best Dance Release Nominated
Breakthrough Artist – Release Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "THE TROPICS". ascap.com. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "LDRU feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score (song)". australian-charts. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "The Hottest 100". Triple J. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Zuel, Bernard (5 October 2016). "ARIA Award nominations have a hairy surprise among the Flumes and Avalanches". Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. ↑ McGlinn, Indre (30 March 2016). "LDRU Announces Australian Capital Cities Tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  6. 1 2 "ARIA Chart Watch #430". auspOp. 22 July 2017. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  7. ↑ Licciardello, Rachel (29 November 2019). "On track for an epic 2020 – LDRU". Success North Queensland. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020.
  8. ↑ Wilson, Zanda (26 July 2017). "Chainsmokers Announce 2017 Australia Tour Dates". Music Feeds.
  9. ↑ "Chainsmokers Announce LDRU Chores As Auckland Support Acts". Scoop. 19 September 2017.
  10. ↑ Fuamoli, Sose (13 September 2018). "Drew LDRU Leaves Carmada". Triple J.
  11. ↑ Davies, Brynn (12 September 2018). "LDRU Leaves Side Project Carmada To Focus On Solo Career". The Music Network.
  12. 1 2 "LDRU Makes A Triumphant Return With "The Excuse"". OZ EDM. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  13. ↑ "Sizzlar by L D R U on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  14. ↑ "Peak Chart Position: L D R U feat. Paige IV - Keeping Score". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  15. ↑ "australian-charts.com - Forum - ARIA Chartifacts 6-June-2016". australian-charts.com. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  16. 1 2 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 singles". ARIA. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  17. ↑ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  18. ↑ "Be There - single". Apple Music. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  19. ↑ "Let You Go - single". Apple Music. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  20. ↑ "Ride Through - single". Apple Music. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  21. ↑ "Basecamp - single". Apple Music. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  22. ↑ "L D R U – Alone Again (feat. PEPTALK)". Acid Stag. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  23. ↑ "Righteous Places (feat. Cristina Lizzul / Single)". Prostudio Masters. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  24. ↑ "Listen: L D R U x Fitch - Spring (feat. Riverine)". pilerats. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  25. ↑ "Dreamy Out Now". YouTube. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.