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Ashwarya

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Ashwarya
BornIndia[1]
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals

Ashwarya (stylised in all caps)[2] is an Indian-born Australian singer and songwriter.

Career

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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

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Musical style and influences

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Shah lists musicians such as Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Sufjan Stevens, Tyler, the Creator, and SZA as influences.[6]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP retails
Nocturnal Hours
Why It's Gotta Hurt
  • Released: 29 September 2023
  • Label: Ashwarya
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"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

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Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Ashwarya Best Breakthrough Act Nominated [14][15]

References

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  1. ^ "Ashwarya: Melbourne pop star in waiting wants to "keep you on your toes"". 22 April 2021.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b Shutler, Ali (8 July 2021). "Ashwarya - Nocturnal Hours review: a sleek introduction to a budding pop provocateur". NME. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Ashwarya links up with Vic Mensa for new single 'To The Night'". NME. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  9. ^ "FLARE - Single by Ashwarya". Apple Music. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  10. ^ "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 19/08/2022". Music Feeds. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Best Friend - Single". Apple Music. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Track Review Why's It Gotta Hurt". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  13. ^ "New Music Friday featuring the best of Aus and NZ". Happy Mag. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.