1tbsp is a house/dance project from Australian artist Maxwell Byrne, a Grammy Award Nominee who is also recognized for his contributions as a songwriter/producer under the alias Golden Vessel. In 2019, Maxwell delved into the realms of house music while curating tracks for his DJ gigs at “Sumoclic Nights”; a monthly event series that he hosted in Brisbane.

This exploration inspired Maxwell to create a variety of original songs for him to include in his own DJ sets, and eventually evolving into a compelling collection of songs that he was excited to somehow share with a wider audience, and ultimately giving birth to his new project, 1tbsp. In early 2021 Maxwell released the project’s debut ep “kanashī,” which was released via the newly founded imprint “Sumoclic”; a new independent record label that he co-owned with his friend Connor Grant (aka Akurei & Harley Girl).