Rowena Wise
Rowena Wise | |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Label | Beloved |
| Website | rowenawise |
Rowena Wise is an Australian indie folk and rock singer and songwriter from Margaret River, Western Australia and based in Melbourne, Australia.[1]
In August 2026, Wise released her second studio album Bad Things Feel Good*, which became her first to enter a national chart, debuting at number 44 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[2]
Early life
[edit]Wise was part of a touring family band in her youth. She moved to Melbourne at 18 to forge her own artistic path.[3]
Career
[edit]Wise released her self-titled demo album in 2016.
In May 2024, Wise released her debut studio album Senseless Acts of Beauty.[4] The album was shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Music Prize, and producer Rob Muinos was nominated for the 2025 AIR Awards.
In August 2026, Wise released Bad Things Feel Good*.[5]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [6] | ||
| Senseless Acts of Beauty |
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| Bad Things Feel Good* |
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44 |
Self released / Demo albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Rowena Wise |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Robert Muinos for Senseless Acts of Beauty by Rowena Wise | Independent Mix, Studio or Mastering Engineer of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
Australian Music Prize
[edit]The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Senseless Acts of Beauty | Australian Music Prize | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Rowena Wise JJJ Unearthed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "Rodrigo runs back to #1 & Casey Barnes breaks the top 10". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "Bio". Rowena Wise. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "Uncommon Sense: Rowena Wise Performs Live & Talks About Her New Album, Senseless Acts of Beauty". RRR. 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Review Bad Things Feel Good". Slug Mag. 13 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Unveils 2024 Shortlist". The Music. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2026.