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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.
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]
Shah lists musicians such as Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Sufjan Stevens, Tyler, the Creator, and SZA as influences. [6]
Title | EP retails |
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Nocturnal Hours |
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Why It's Gotta Hurt |
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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 | |
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] |
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