Touch Sensitive is the solo project of Michael Di Francesco, an Australian producer and musician from Sydney, also known as a member of Van She.
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.jpg) Touch Sensitive in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Michael Di Francesco |
| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
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| Years active | 2004-present |
| Label | Future Classic |
His debut single "Body Stop" was released in 2004.[1] Touch Sensitive's 2013 single "Pizza Guy" attained popularity in an advertisement for Very.[2]
In September 2017, Touch Sensitive released the debut album Visions.[3] Visions debuted and peaked at number 48 on the Australian ARIA Charts.
Touch Sensitive has remixed songs from artists such as Rüfüs, Hayden James. He is a common sight at Australian Music festivals, such as Falls Festival,[4] Listen Out,[5] and Hot Dub Wine Machine.[6]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [7] | ||
| Visions |
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48 |
| In Paradise |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Touch Sensitive |
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| The 36th Level | |
| Cold Cuts |
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Certified singles
editAwards and nominations
editAIR Awards
editThe Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | "Lay Down" | Best Independent Dance/Electronic Club Song or EP | Nominated | [14][15] |
| 2026 | In Paradise | Best Independent Jazz Album or EP | Nominated | [16] |
ARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | In Paradise | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [17] |
References
edit- ↑ BWW News Desk. "Touch Sensitive Returns with New Single 'Lay Down' + U.S. Tour Dates!".
- ↑ "'Pizza Guy' by Touch Sensitive is getting re-released". The 405.
- ↑ "Touch Sensitive drops new album". Herald Sun. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ↑ Chad, Van Estrop (5 December 2017). "Falls Festival 2017: Touch Sensitive and Slum Sociable join line up". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ "The 2017 Listen Out Festival Lineup Is Here - Music Feeds". Music Feeds. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ Williams, Tom (22 January 2018). "Hot Dub Time Machine's 'Wine Machine' Tour Unveils 2018 Lineup". Music Feeds.
- ↑ "Discography Touch Sensitive". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ↑ "Visions (DD)". Apple Music. 8 February 2020.
- ↑ "Touch Sensitive Announces New Album In Paradise, His First in Eight Years". Music Feeds. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ "The 36th Level (EP)". Apple Music. 8 February 2020.
- ↑ "Cold Cuts - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- 1 2 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ "Lay Down - single". Apple Music. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ↑ "2018 AIR Awards Nominees". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ↑ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ↑ "2026 AIR Awards Nominees Announced!". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 26 September 2025.
External links
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