James Gabriel Keogh ( born 1 December 1987 ) , better known by his stage name Vance Joy , is an Australian singer and songwriter . He signed a five-album deal with Atlantic Records in 2013 . He released his debut EP '' God Loves You When You 're Dancing '' in March 2013 . His song " Riptide " was voted number 1 on the 2013 Triple J Hottest 100 . Joy released his debut studio album '' Dream Your Life Away '' on 5 September 2014 in Australia and on 9 September 2014 elsewhere . At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015 he won Best Male Artist
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
Vance Joy