Ashwarya

Aishwarya Shah, known professionally as Ashwarya (stylised in all caps[2]), is an Indian-Australian singer and songwriter. She signed to Jarrad Rogers' label Noize Recordings and subsequently released her debut single "Psycho Hole" on 2 July 2020. Her debut extended play, Nocturnal Hours, was released on 8 July 2021.[3]

Ashwarya
Born1999
India[1]
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • drums
LabelsNoize Recordings

Career

Ashwarya's singles "Psycho Hole" and "Biryani" were released in 2020,[4] which were followed by her debut extended play, Nocturnal Hours, on 8 July 2021.[3] 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
Title EP 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
Title Year Album
"Psycho Hole"[7] 2020 Nocturnal Hours
"Biryani"[4]
"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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Ashwarya Best Breakthrough Act Nominated [13][14]

References
  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. Shutler, Ali (8 July 2021). "Ashwarya - Nocturnal Hours review: a sleek introduction to a budding pop provocateur". NME. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. 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.
  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. "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  14. "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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