L D R U

Drew 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^[1] and No. 22 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2015,^[2] and was nominated for a 2016 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release and for Breakthrough Artist.^[3] L D R U embarked on a capital cities tour of Australia in July 2016.^[4] His first studio album, Sizzlar, peaked at No. 66 on the ARIA Charts.^[5] 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.^[6]

L D R U
Birth name	Drew Carmody
Born	(1993-06-21) 21 June 1993 (age 31) Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Electronic dance pop
Occupation(s)	Producer, DJ
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Warner Music Australia

In October 2017, Drew supported The Chainsmokers on their Australian tour.^[7][8]

Carmody was previously a member of Carmada alongside Max Armata. He left the duo in 2018 to focus on his solo career.^[9][10]

In 2022, L D R U signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music Australia.^[11]

Discography

Albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		AUS [5]
Sizzlar	Released: 14 July 2017[12] 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 [13][14]
"The Tropics"	2013	—		Non-album singles
"The Only One" (with Yahtzel)	2014	—
"Pop That"	2015	—
"Keeping Score" (featuring Paige IV)		14	ARIA: 3× Platinum[15]	Sizzlar
"Next to You" (featuring Savoi)	2016	116	ARIA: Platinum[15]
"To Be Free"	2017	—	ARIA: Platinum[16]
"Me" (featuring BOI)		—
"Intimate" (with Elk Road)	2018	—		TBA
"Can't Drive" (with Mammals)		—
"Lay You Down" (with Muki)	2019	—
"Ruler" (with Boo Seeka)		—
"Be There"[17]	2022	—		Non-album singles
"Let You Go"[18]		—
"Ride Through"[19]		—
"Base Camp"[20]		—
"The Excuse"[11]		—
"Alone Again" (featuring Peptalk)[21]	2023	—
"Righteous Places" (featuring Cristina Lizzul)[22]		—
"Spring" (with Fitch featuring Riverine)[23]		—
"Dreamy"[24]		—		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