driven to exorcise doubt re: eternal validity of love over hate. song-writer. alternative / computer-music & / grunge / kinda shoegaze / punk

10 years under the pseudonym great deal

lmk if u want to collab!

Alternative country musician from Sydney, Australia.

Bob Dylan said: “The world don’t need any more songs. They’ve got enough. Unless someone’s gonna come along with a pure heart and has something to say.”

"Every once in a blue moon, an artist comes along that projects their heart on a screen, for us to watch their story like a film with their music as the soundtrack. Donovan. Bob Dylan. John Lennon. These are artists that have influenced others in such a deep way, they’ve been known to change lives. AKoVAs latest single and video 'Headlights' is being aired across America, Canada and the United Kingdom. " Scope Magazine

AKoVA is a world class musician who bends genres and captivates audiences. This multi-instrumentalist creates beautiful music with many different instruments. Setting rhythm with his feet he strums the guitar and plays the djembe with his hands and sings with his heart mostly at the same time.
AKoVA is so much more than a singer songwriter. He is a unique and compelling storyteller having the ability to channel his life experiences into thought provoking music. He shares one mans intimate evolution, leaving listeners with the priceless gift of hope. There is no other like AKoVA.

This acoustic multi-instrumentalist inspires and uplifts audiences worldwide. Dubbed ‘The Rhythm King’ by music media AKoVA’s raw beat driven music takes over your body willing you to dance yet heightens awareness like gentle tap on the shoulder. You can't help but feel AKoVA's energy lift a room.

"I feel that I am more than a musician right now. I've played music my whole life, but that's not all that I am anymore. I have been on a challenging sometimes epic journey learning to let go of the attachment of thinking with my head to feeling with my heart. We all think with our heads but its our heart that has all the answers. They say it's the longest journey you will ever take, and yet you only travel around 18 inches. My goal is to empower you and to inspire you to be the best you that you can be through my personal experiences. My lyrics are conscious yet not overwhelming as I still have a bit of the rocker from West Sydney in me. I am enjoying music more than I ever have as I have found myself and my purpose." - AKoVA

AKoVA is in a class of his own, there is no other like him.
He has supported Xavier Rudd and the United Nations, Ash Grunwald, won the GLObalvision Song Competition and toured his new album, This Is Me Now nationally playing festivals and venues around the country.

Here’s what others in the industry are saying about AKoVA: 

“This guy is sic!” - Ash Grunwald

"We're excited to hear more from AKoVA in the future." -NeuFutur Magazine

"Australian artist, AKoVA knows how to touch the hearts of the people with his music. His unmistakable acoustic beats have entertained wide audiences, and we wanted to know more." Electrowow

 “He doesn't quite sound like anybody else. I was sincerely blown away. I sat there wondering how he knew that last song was exactly what I needed to hear? This man is brilliant and everyone should buy his album. This is my review. This guy is gold floating down the river - just waiting to be plucked and shared.” - Sacred Lab, Music Blog

“AKoVA’s welcoming vibe has a worthy place at ‘Summery’ festival gatherings universally. He’s a natural showman. Any act to get people dancing like no-one’s watching is always welcome in this crazy world.” - Forte Magazine

"Now that was a show!" - Settlers Tavern, Margaret River WA

Ambassador for Alive - Youth Suicide Prevention - Inspiring and supporting young Australians at risk of suicide to feel alive and ultimately choose life through the engagement of their suicide intervention support services and initiatives.

 This Is Me Now - Noosa FM's Album of the year 2017

Singer/songwriter/producer from Sydney, Australia. #RBMA 2016 participant <3

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