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'''Alexandra Lynn''' (born 3 March 1995), known professionally as '''Alex the Astronaut''', is an Australian folk-pop singer-songwriter. |
'''Alexandra Lynn''' (born 3 March 1995), known professionally as '''Alex the Astronaut''', is an Australian folk-pop singer-songwriter. |
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Her debut album ''The Theory of Absolutely Nothing'' was released on 21 August 2020, and peaked at number 22 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Album's Chart]]. Her second studio album ''How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater'' was released on 22 July 2022.<ref name="HtGaSU"/> |
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Lynn has |
Lynn has her own record label, Minkowski Records, which was named after the [[Minkowski diagram]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://imcmusic.net/2017/01/11/alex-the-astronaut-announces-new-single-already-home-live-shows/ |title=Alex the Astronaut announces new single 'Already Home' + live shows |work=International Music Concepts |date=11 January 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017 |archive-date=7 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107022154/http://imcmusic.net/2017/01/11/alex-the-astronaut-announces-new-single-already-home-live-shows/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Lynn graduated from [[Pymble Ladies' College]] in Sydney before studying maths and physics at [[Long Island University]], New York,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/alex-the-astronauts-debut-ep-cleared-for-lift-off-20170323-gv4umx.html |title=Alex the Astronaut's debut EP cleared for lift off |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=30 March 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017 |author=Mathieson, Craig |
Lynn graduated from [[Pymble Ladies' College]] in Sydney before studying maths and physics at [[Long Island University]], New York,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/alex-the-astronauts-debut-ep-cleared-for-lift-off-20170323-gv4umx.html |title=Alex the Astronaut's debut EP cleared for lift off |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=30 March 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017 |author=Mathieson, Craig |
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|author-link=Craig Mathieson}}</ref> including a thesis on [[sonoluminescence]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/meet-alex-the-astronaut,-the-must-hear-science-n-soccer-prodigy/8831236 |title=Meet Alex The Astronaut, the must-hear science n soccer prodigy |work=[[Triple J]] |date=22 February 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017 |author=Newstead, Al}}</ref> where |
|author-link=Craig Mathieson}}</ref> including a thesis on [[sonoluminescence]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/meet-alex-the-astronaut,-the-must-hear-science-n-soccer-prodigy/8831236 |title=Meet Alex The Astronaut, the must-hear science n soccer prodigy |work=[[Triple J]] |date=22 February 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017 |author=Newstead, Al}}</ref> where she played soccer for the [[LIU Post Pioneers]] as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liupostpioneers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5625 |title=Alex Lynn – 2016 Women's Soccer |work=LIU Post Pioneers |year=2016 |accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===2017–2018: ''To Whom It May Concern'' and ''See You Soon''=== |
===2017–2018: ''To Whom It May Concern'' and ''See You Soon''=== |
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Lynn released |
Lynn released her debut [[extended play|EP]] ''To Whom It May Concern'' as Alex the Astronaut in 2017. The EP features the single "Already Home", which was described by ''[[HuffPost Australia]]'' as "a melancholy number about a bus ride and ruminations on the mundanities of life".<ref name="HPA-20170425"/> |
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Lynn's second EP ''See You Soon'' featured the single "Not Worth Hiding",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/first-listen-alex-the-astronaut-not-worth-hiding/8831300/ |title=Alex the Astronaut bares all on 'Not Worth Hiding' |work=[[Triple J]] |accessdate=22 August 2017 |
Lynn's second EP ''See You Soon'' featured the single "Not Worth Hiding",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/first-listen-alex-the-astronaut-not-worth-hiding/8831300/ |title=Alex the Astronaut bares all on 'Not Worth Hiding' |work=[[Triple J]] |accessdate=22 August 2017 |
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"Not Worth Hiding" ranked at number 23 on [[Triple J Hottest 100]] and it described as an unofficial anthem for the "Yes" campaign in the [[Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/alex-the-astronaut-gets-rocket-man-sir-elton-johns-seal-of-approval/news-story/a33ab8cae4fbf473c3c2dacb707bba46 |title=Alex the Astronaut gets Rocket man Sir Elton John's seal of approval |work=The Courier-Mail |last=Armstrong |first=Clare |date=13 October 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref> |
"Not Worth Hiding" ranked at number 23 on [[Triple J Hottest 100]] and it described as an unofficial anthem for the "Yes" campaign in the [[Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/alex-the-astronaut-gets-rocket-man-sir-elton-johns-seal-of-approval/news-story/a33ab8cae4fbf473c3c2dacb707bba46 |title=Alex the Astronaut gets Rocket man Sir Elton John's seal of approval |work=The Courier-Mail |last=Armstrong |first=Clare |date=13 October 2017 |accessdate=5 November 2017}}</ref> |
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Lynn performed at [[The Great Escape Festival]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Eight more Aussie acts added to UK's The Great Escape |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/eight-more-aussie-acts-added-to-uks-the-great-escape/ |website=The Music Network |date=February 2018 |
Lynn performed at [[The Great Escape Festival]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Eight more Aussie acts added to UK's The Great Escape |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/eight-more-aussie-acts-added-to-uks-the-great-escape/ |website=The Music Network |date=February 2018 |accessdate=1 February 2018}}</ref> in [[Brighton]], UK, and at the [[Primavera Sound Festival]] in [[Barcelona]].<ref>[http://music.theaureview.com/reviews/review-primavera-sound-in-barcelona-cements-itself-as-the-worlds-finest-music-festival/ "Review: Primavera Sound in Barcelona cements itself as the world’s finest music festival"]. ''The AU Review'', 8 June 2018, Larry Heath</ref> Alex the Astronaut commenced their first national Australian headline tour in November 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fuamoli |first1=Sose |title=Alex the Astronaut announces the 'Space Tour' for the end of 2018 |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/alex-the-astronaut-australian-tour-dates/10236530 |website=triple J |date=12 September 2018 |publisher=ABC |accessdate=12 September 2018}}</ref> |
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===2019–2020: ''The Theory of Absolutely Nothing'' === |
===2019–2020: ''The Theory of Absolutely Nothing'' === |
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Lynn released the single "I Like To Dance" on 8 August 2019. which [[Brooklyn Vegan]] described as "tuneful folk-pop to tell a haunting story".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/24-new-songs-out-today-8/|title=24 New Songs Out Today}}</ref> |
Lynn released the single "I Like To Dance" on 8 August 2019. which [[Brooklyn Vegan]] described as "tuneful folk-pop to tell a haunting story".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/24-new-songs-out-today-8/|title=24 New Songs Out Today|date=8 August 2019 }}</ref> |
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In January 2020, Alex the Astronaut released the single "I Think You're Great" and "Split the Sky" in April.<ref>{{Citation|title=Split The Sky (Official Video) - Alex The Astronaut|url=https://www.facebook.com/alextheastronaut/videos/994126307668976/|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> The track references the film franchise, ''[[Harry Potter]]'', in the opening line where Lynn sings "I've been colder, watching ''Harry Potter'' looking older". Alex The Astronaut tweeted the inspiration upon release, and [[James and Oliver Phelps|James]] and [[James and Oliver Phelps|Oliver Phelps]], who played the [[Weasley twins]], both retweeted the post.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=AtheAstronaut|number=1245546064880340997|title=Hey @James_Phelps & @OliverPhelps I'm a musician in isolation in Australia. I'm a mega Harry Potter fan, I've been to HP world while I was on tour in the UK and tomorrow I have a song coming out about watching HP to cope with the world. Would you like to premiere it?|date=2020-04-01|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> |
In January 2020, Alex the Astronaut released the single "I Think You're Great" and "Split the Sky" in April.<ref>{{Citation|title=Split The Sky (Official Video) - Alex The Astronaut|url=https://www.facebook.com/alextheastronaut/videos/994126307668976/|language=en|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> The track references the film franchise, ''[[Harry Potter]]'', in the opening line where Lynn sings "I've been colder, watching ''Harry Potter'' looking older". Alex The Astronaut tweeted the inspiration upon release, and [[James and Oliver Phelps|James]] and [[James and Oliver Phelps|Oliver Phelps]], who played the [[Weasley twins]], both retweeted the post.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=AtheAstronaut|number=1245546064880340997|title=Hey @James_Phelps & @OliverPhelps I'm a musician in isolation in Australia. I'm a mega Harry Potter fan, I've been to HP world while I was on tour in the UK and tomorrow I have a song coming out about watching HP to cope with the world. Would you like to premiere it?|date=2020-04-01|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> |
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In May 2020, Lynn announced |
In May 2020, Lynn announced her album ''The Theory of Absolutely Nothing'', scheduled for release on 21 August 2020, and released a subsequent single titled "Lost".<ref name="TTOAN">{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/alex-the-astronaut-announces-long-awaited-debut-album-the-theory-of-absolutely-nothing-2661294/ |title=Alex the Astronaut announces long-awaited debut album, 'The Theory of Absolutely Nothing' |work=[[NME Australia]] |date=7 May 2020 |accessdate=8 May 2020 |author=Martin, Josh}}</ref> |
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''The Theory of Absolutely Nothing'' was released on 21 August 2020, with Lynn releasing the single "Caught in the Middle" on the same day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/alex-the-astronaut-plays-tennis-with-lindy-morrison-in-new-music-video-for-caught-in-the-middle-2733705/ |title=Alex the Astronaut plays tennis with Lindy Morrison in new music video for 'Caught in the Middle' |work=[[NME Australia]] |date=21 May 2020 |accessdate=3 September 2020 |author=Martin, Josh}}</ref> The accompanying music video for the single features an appearance from [[Lindy Morrison]] of [[the Go-Betweens]], and shows the two playing [[tennis]] and [[drum kit|drumming]] competitively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/alex-the-astronaut-theory-of-absolutely-nothing-feature-album/12596344/ |title=Alex the Astronaut writes songs to help her (and us) make sense of life's Big Stuff |work=[[Triple J]] |date=26 August 2020 |accessdate=1 September 2020 |author=Newstead, Al}}</ref> ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'' described her debut album as "a record packed full of vibrant, witty, insightful and heart-rending storytelling, all hooked around rich and tender [[folk-pop]] melodies".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/alex-the-astronaut-on-the-rise/ |title=On the Rise: Alex the Astronaut |work=[[The Line of Best Fit]] |date=19 August 2020 |accessdate=1 September 2020 |author=Long, Jen}}</ref> ''[[NME Australia]]'' praised the album as a "dynamic, ambitious debut" and gave it a five-star review.<ref>{{cite web |
''The Theory of Absolutely Nothing'' was released on 21 August 2020, with Lynn releasing the single "Caught in the Middle" on the same day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/alex-the-astronaut-plays-tennis-with-lindy-morrison-in-new-music-video-for-caught-in-the-middle-2733705/ |title=Alex the Astronaut plays tennis with Lindy Morrison in new music video for 'Caught in the Middle' |work=[[NME Australia]] |date=21 May 2020 |accessdate=3 September 2020 |author=Martin, Josh}}</ref> The accompanying music video for the single features an appearance from [[Lindy Morrison]] of [[the Go-Betweens]], and shows the two playing [[tennis]] and [[drum kit|drumming]] competitively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/alex-the-astronaut-theory-of-absolutely-nothing-feature-album/12596344/ |title=Alex the Astronaut writes songs to help her (and us) make sense of life's Big Stuff |work=[[Triple J]] |date=26 August 2020 |accessdate=1 September 2020 |author=Newstead, Al}}</ref> ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'' described her debut album as "a record packed full of vibrant, witty, insightful and heart-rending storytelling, all hooked around rich and tender [[folk-pop]] melodies".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/alex-the-astronaut-on-the-rise/ |title=On the Rise: Alex the Astronaut |work=[[The Line of Best Fit]] |date=19 August 2020 |accessdate=1 September 2020 |author=Long, Jen}}</ref> ''[[NME Australia]]'' praised the album as a "dynamic, ambitious debut" and gave it a five-star review.<ref>{{cite web |
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===2021–present: ''How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater''=== |
===2021–present: ''How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater''=== |
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On 19 November 2021, Lynn released "Growing Up"<ref name="GrowingUp">{{Cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/alex-the-astronaut-debuts-new-music-growing-up-20211119 |title=Alex The Astronaut Debuts New Music "Growing Up"|website=noise11|date=19 November 2021|access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref> which according to [[triple j]], is |
On 19 November 2021, Lynn released "Growing Up"<ref name="GrowingUp">{{Cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/alex-the-astronaut-debuts-new-music-growing-up-20211119 |title=Alex The Astronaut Debuts New Music "Growing Up"|website=noise11|date=19 November 2021|access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref> which according to [[triple j]], is her "favourite, most honest song" she has written.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Newstead |first1=Al |title=First Play: Alex The Astronaut hits you where it counts on 'Growing Up' |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/alex-the-astronaut-moving-growing-up-ball-park-music-cherub/13638840 |website=Triple J |date=19 November 2021 |publisher=ABC |access-date=19 November 2021}}</ref> Its sequel "Airport" was released in January 2022.<ref name="Airport">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/alex-the-astronaut-goes-the-distance-for-love-in-new-single-airport-3142757 |title=Alex the Astronaut goes the distance for love in new single "Airport"|website=[[NME Australia]]|date=21 January 2022|access-date=21 January 2022}}</ref> On 3 March 2022, Lynn released "Octopus" and announced the release of her second studio album, ''How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater''.<ref name="HtGaSU">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/alex-the-astronaut-announces-sophomore-album/ |title=Alex The Astronaut Announces Sophomore Album|website=Music Feeds|date=3 March 2022|access-date=5 March 2022}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Lynn identifies as gay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/19/alex-the-astronaut-i-didnt-want-to-tell-anyone-that-i-was-gay-let-alone-millions-of-strangers|title=Alex the Astronaut: 'I didn't want to tell anyone that I was gay, let alone millions of strangers'|work=[[The Guardian]]|last=Nguyen|first=Giselle Au-Nhien|date=19 August 2020|access-date=24 July 2022}}</ref> They are not at a definitive spot in their gender identity journey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Astronaut |first=Alex The |title=My Shaved Head Makes Me Feel Like Me: Alex The Astronaut On Gender & Queerness |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/alex-astronaut-shaving-head |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en |quote=“I'm not at a definitive spot in my journey, but what I'm certain about is the discomfort many people have speaking about gender — and the opportunity there is for that to change.”}}</ref> Lynn uses she/they pronouns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2023 |title=alex.the.astronaut |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CqR36WipqaS/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Alex The Astronaut |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
Lynn identifies herself as gay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/19/alex-the-astronaut-i-didnt-want-to-tell-anyone-that-i-was-gay-let-alone-millions-of-strangers|title=Alex the Astronaut: 'I didn't want to tell anyone that I was gay, let alone millions of strangers'|work=[[The Guardian]]|last=Nguyen|first=Giselle Au-Nhien|date=19 August 2020|access-date=24 July 2022}}</ref> They are not at a definitive spot in their gender identity journey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Astronaut |first=Alex The |title=My Shaved Head Makes Me Feel Like Me: Alex The Astronaut On Gender & Queerness |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/alex-astronaut-shaving-head |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en |quote=“I'm not at a definitive spot in my journey, but what I'm certain about is the discomfort many people have speaking about gender — and the opportunity there is for that to change.”}}</ref> Lynn uses she/they pronouns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 2023 |title=alex.the.astronaut |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CqR36WipqaS/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Alex The Astronaut |language=en-GB}}</ref> Lynn was diagnosed with [[Autism spectrum|autism]] in May 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/alex-the-astronaut-diagnosed-with-autism/13343508/ |title=Alex the Astronaut reveals she has autism in first ever stand-up set |publisher=[[Hack (radio program)|Hack]] on [[Triple J]] |date=14 May 2021 |access-date=15 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514064147/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/alex-the-astronaut-diagnosed-with-autism/13343508/ |archive-date=14 May 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Musical style and influences== |
==Musical style and influences== |
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Lynn's music has been described as [[folk pop]] and [[folktronica]], and has drawn comparisons to Australian musician [[Paul Kelly (Australian musician)|Paul Kelly]].<ref name="HPA-20170425">{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/04/25/alex-the-astronaut-is-the-busiest-woman-in-music_a_22048652/ |title=Alex The Astronaut is the busiest woman in music |work=[[HuffPost Australia]] |date=25 April 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |author=Butler, Josh |
Lynn's music has been described as [[folk pop]] and [[folktronica]], and has drawn comparisons to Australian musician [[Paul Kelly (Australian musician)|Paul Kelly]].<ref name="HPA-20170425">{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/04/25/alex-the-astronaut-is-the-busiest-woman-in-music_a_22048652/ |title=Alex The Astronaut is the busiest woman in music |work=[[HuffPost Australia]] |date=25 April 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |author=Butler, Josh }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://rollingstoneaus.com/music/post/future-is-now-alex-the-astronaut/5518/ |title=Future Is Now: Alex the Astronaut |work=[[Rolling Stone Australia]] |date=8 February 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |author=Yates, Rod |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107002451/https://rollingstoneaus.com/music/post/future-is-now-alex-the-astronaut/5518/ |archive-date=7 November 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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Lynn has been described as one of Australia's "most powerful and important songwriters".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pilerats.com/written/light-easy/must-listen-singles-ruel-cxloe-alex-the-astronaut-more/ |title=This Week's Must-Listen Singles: Ruel, Cxloe, Alex the Astronaut + more |work=Pilerats |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=2 April 2021 |author=Davies, Hayden}}</ref> |
Lynn has been described as one of Australia's "most powerful and important songwriters".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pilerats.com/written/light-easy/must-listen-singles-ruel-cxloe-alex-the-astronaut-more/ |title=This Week's Must-Listen Singles: Ruel, Cxloe, Alex the Astronaut + more |work=Pilerats |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=2 April 2021 |author=Davies, Hayden}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Birth name | Alexandra Lynn |
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 3 March 1995
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Years active | 2016–present |
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Website | alextheastronaut |
Alexandra Lynn (born 3 March 1995), known professionally as Alex the Astronaut, is an Australian folk-pop singer-songwriter.
Her debut album The Theory of Absolutely Nothing was released on 21 August 2020, and peaked at number 22 on the ARIA Album's Chart. Her second studio album How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater was released on 22 July 2022.[1]
Lynn has her own record label, Minkowski Records, which was named after the Minkowski diagram.[2]
Early life
Lynn graduated from Pymble Ladies' College in Sydney before studying maths and physics at Long Island University, New York,[3] including a thesis on sonoluminescence,[4] where she played soccer for the LIU Post Pioneers as a forward.[5]
Career
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2017–2018: To Whom It May Concern and See You Soon
Lynn released her debut EP To Whom It May Concern as Alex the Astronaut in 2017. The EP features the single "Already Home", which was described by HuffPost Australia as "a melancholy number about a bus ride and ruminations on the mundanities of life".[6]
Lynn's second EP See You Soon featured the single "Not Worth Hiding",[7] and was nominated for a J Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2017.[8]
"Not Worth Hiding" ranked at number 23 on Triple J Hottest 100 and it described as an unofficial anthem for the "Yes" campaign in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey.[9]
Lynn performed at The Great Escape Festival[10] in Brighton, UK, and at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona.[11] Alex the Astronaut commenced their first national Australian headline tour in November 2018.[12]
2019–2020: The Theory of Absolutely Nothing
Lynn released the single "I Like To Dance" on 8 August 2019. which Brooklyn Vegan described as "tuneful folk-pop to tell a haunting story".[13]
In January 2020, Alex the Astronaut released the single "I Think You're Great" and "Split the Sky" in April.[14] The track references the film franchise, Harry Potter, in the opening line where Lynn sings "I've been colder, watching Harry Potter looking older". Alex The Astronaut tweeted the inspiration upon release, and James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley twins, both retweeted the post.[15]
In May 2020, Lynn announced her album The Theory of Absolutely Nothing, scheduled for release on 21 August 2020, and released a subsequent single titled "Lost".[16]
The Theory of Absolutely Nothing was released on 21 August 2020, with Lynn releasing the single "Caught in the Middle" on the same day.[17] The accompanying music video for the single features an appearance from Lindy Morrison of the Go-Betweens, and shows the two playing tennis and drumming competitively.[18] The Line of Best Fit described her debut album as "a record packed full of vibrant, witty, insightful and heart-rending storytelling, all hooked around rich and tender folk-pop melodies".[19] NME Australia praised the album as a "dynamic, ambitious debut" and gave it a five-star review.[20]
2021–present: How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater
On 19 November 2021, Lynn released "Growing Up"[21] which according to triple j, is her "favourite, most honest song" she has written.[22] Its sequel "Airport" was released in January 2022.[23] On 3 March 2022, Lynn released "Octopus" and announced the release of her second studio album, How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater.[1]
Personal life
Lynn identifies herself as gay.[24] They are not at a definitive spot in their gender identity journey.[25] Lynn uses she/they pronouns.[26] Lynn was diagnosed with autism in May 2021.[27]
Musical style and influences
Lynn's music has been described as folk pop and folktronica, and has drawn comparisons to Australian musician Paul Kelly.[6][28]
Reception
Lynn has been described as one of Australia's "most powerful and important songwriters".[29]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [30] | ||
The Theory of Absolutely Nothing | 22 | |
How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater |
|
47 [32] |
Live albums
Title | Details |
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The Space Tour Live (At Your Place) |
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Extended plays
Title | Details |
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To Whom It May Concern | |
See You Soon |
Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Already Home"[37] | 2016 | To Whom It May Concern |
"Rockstar City"[38] | 2017 | |
"Not Worth Hiding"[39] | See You Soon | |
"Waste of Time"[40] | 2018 | Non-album single |
"Happy Song" (original or Shed mix)[41][42] |
The Theory of Absolutely Nothing | |
"I Like to Dance"[43] | 2019 | |
"I Think You're Great"[44] | 2020 | |
"Split the Sky"[45] | ||
"Lost"[16] | ||
"Banksia"[46] | ||
"Christmas in July"[47] | ||
"Caught in the Middle"[48] | ||
"Growing Up"[21] | 2021 | How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater |
"Airport"[23] | 2022 | |
"Octopus"[1] | ||
"Haircut"[49] | ||
"Ride My Bike"[50] | ||
"South London"[51] |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Dickheads" (Tuka featuring Alex the Astronaut)[52] |
2020 | Non-album single |
Notes
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the 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. |
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2018 | See You Soon | Best Independent Album | Nominated | [53] |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. Alex the Astronaut has received one nomination.[54]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | The Theory of Absolutely Nothing | Breakthrough Artist – Release | Nominated | [55] |
2022 | How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater | Best Adult Contemporary Album | Nominated | [56] |
Giulia Giannini McGauran for Alex the Astronaut How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater | Best Cover Art | Nominated |
J Awards
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | Herself | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Won | [57] |
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | Herself | Best New Act | Nominated | [58][59] |
People's Choice – Best Live Voice of the Year | Nominated |
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External links
Media related to Alex the Astronaut at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- 1995 births
- Australian women's soccer players
- Women's association football forwards
- 21st-century Australian women singers
- Living people
- LIU Post Pioneers women's soccer players
- Musicians from Sydney
- Australian non-binary musicians
- Australian lesbian musicians
- Australian LGBT singers
- Australian LGBT songwriters
- Lesbian singers
- Lesbian songwriters
- Musicians with autism
- Singers with disabilities
- Non-binary songwriters
- Non-binary singers
- Australian writers with disabilities
- People educated at Pymble Ladies' College
- Non-binary lesbians
- 21st-century Australian singer-songwriters
- Autistic LGBT people