Ashwarya

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Ashwarya
Born India [1]
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals

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

Contents

Career

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

Musical style and influences

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

Discography

Extended plays

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

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album shown
TitleYearAlbum
"Psycho Hole" [7] 2020Nocturnal 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]

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

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

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 AshwaryaBest Breakthrough ActNominated [13] [14]

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