Ashwarya
Ashwarya | |
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| Born | India[1] |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
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Ashwarya (stylised in all caps)[2] is an Indian-born Australian singer and songwriter.
Career
[edit]Ashwarya's singles "Psycho Hole" and "Biryani" were released in 2020,[3] which were followed by her debut extended play, Nocturnal Hours, on 8 July 2021.[4] She released the song "Can't Relate" on 17 August 2022.[5]
Artistry
[edit]Musical style and influences
[edit]Shah lists musicians such as Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Sufjan Stevens, Tyler, the Creator, and SZA as influences.[6]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP retails |
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| Nocturnal Hours |
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| Why It's Gotta Hurt |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Psycho Hole"[7] | 2020 | Nocturnal Hours |
| "Biryani"[3] | ||
| "To the Night" (featuring Vic Mensa)[8] | 2021 | |
| "Flare"[9] | non album singles | |
| "Can't Relate"[10] | 2022 | |
| "Best Friend"[11] | Why It's Gotta Hurt | |
| "Up in My Head" | 2023 | |
| "Why It's Gotta Hurt"[12] | ||
| "Honest" (with Davey)[13] | 2024 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Music Victoria Awards
[edit]The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Ashwarya | Best Breakthrough Act | Nominated | [14][15] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ashwarya: Melbourne pop star in waiting wants to "keep you on your toes"". 22 April 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Artist: Melbourne's Ashwarya on creating her unique global pop blend from home". Oyster Magazine. 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ a b Gallagher, Alex (13 September 2020). "Listen to Ashwarya's eclectic new single 'Biryani'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ a b Shutler, Ali (8 July 2021). "Ashwarya - Nocturnal Hours review: a sleek introduction to a budding pop provocateur". NME. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "AVYSS magazine » ASHWARYAが最新シングル「Can't Relate」のMVを公開". avyss-magazine.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Summers, Tina (15 July 2020). "Ashwarya is the genre-blending Gen Z popstar you need to know". Fashion Journal. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ Martin, Josh (2 July 2020). "Ashwarya shares debut single 'Psycho Hole'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Ashwarya links up with Vic Mensa for new single 'To The Night'". NME. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "FLARE - Single by Ashwarya". Apple Music. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 19/08/2022". Music Feeds. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Best Friend - Single". Apple Music. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Track Review Why's It Gotta Hurt". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "New Music Friday featuring the best of Aus and NZ". Happy Mag. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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