Alex the Astronaut

Alexandra Lynn (born 1995), known professionally as Alex the Astronaut, is an Australian singer-songwriter. She has been described as one of Australia's "most powerful and important songwriters".[1] Her music has been described as folk pop and folktronica, often drawing comparisons to Paul Kelly.[2][3] Lynn graduated from Pymble Ladies' College in Sydney before studying maths and physics at Long Island University, New York,[4] including a thesis on sonoluminescence,[5] where she played soccer for the LIU Post Pioneers.[6] Her record label, Minkowski Records, was named after the Minkowski diagram.[7]

Alex the Astronaut
Lynn in 2020
Background information
Birth nameAlexandra Lynn
Born1995 (age 25–26)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2016–present
Websitealextheastronaut.com

Career

2017–2018: To Whom It May Concern and See You Soon

Alex the Astronaut released her debut EP: To Whom It May Concern which features the single "Already Home"and was described by Huffington post as "a melancholy number about a bus ride and ruminations on the mundanities of life".[8]

Alex the Astronaut second EP See You Soon featured the single "Not Worth Hiding",[9] which she performed this for Like a Version,[10] and was nominated for a J Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2017.[11]

"Not worth Hiding" reached No. 23 on Triple J Hottest 100 and it described as an unofficial anthem for the "Yes" campaign in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey[12]

Alex the Astronaut performed at The Great Escape Festival[13] in Brighton, UK and at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona.[14] Alex the Astronaut commenced her first national Australian headline tour in November 2018.[15]

2019–present:The Theory of Absolutely Nothing

Alex the Astronaut single "I Like To Dance" was released early August 2019 which Brooklyn Vegan described as "tuneful folk-pop to tell a haunting story".[16]

In January 2020, Alex the Astronaut released the single "I Think You're Great".[17] and "Split the Sky" in April.[18] 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.[19]

In May 2020, Alex the Astronaut announced her album The Theory of Absolutely Nothing, scheduled for release on 21 August 2020, and released a subsequent single titled "Lost".[20] A

The Theory of Absolutely Nothing was released on 21 August 2020, with Lynn releasing the single "Caught in the Middle" on the same day.[21] The accompanying music video for the single features an appearance from Lindy Morrison from The Go-Betweens, and shows the two playing tennis and drumming competitively.[22] 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".[23]

Discography
Alex the Astronaut at Haldern Pop in 2019

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[24]
The Theory of Absolutely Nothing 22

Live albums
List of live albums released, with label and release date shown
Title Details
The Space Tour Live (At Your Place)
  • Released: 26 April 2019[26]
  • Label: Minkowski
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays
List of EPs, with label and release date shown
Title Details
To Whom It May Concern
  • Released: 31 March 2017[27]
  • Label: Minkowski Records
  • Formats: LP,[upper-alpha 1] digital download, streaming
See You Soon
  • Released: 6 October 2017[29]
  • Label: Minkowski
  • Formats: LP,[upper-alpha 1] digital download, streaming

As lead artist
List of singles, with year released and album details shown
Title Year Album
"Already Home"[30] 2016 To Whom It May Concern
"Rockstar City"[31] 2017
"Not Worth Hiding"[32] See You Soon
"Waste of Time"[33] 2018 Non-album single
"Happy Song"
(original or Shed mix)[34][35]		 The Theory of Absolutely Nothing
"I Like to Dance"[36] 2019
"I Think You're Great"[37] 2020
"Split the Sky"[38]
"Lost"[20]
"Banksia"[39]
"Christmas in July"[40]
"Caught in the Middle"[41]
List of singles, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Dickheads"
(Tuka featuring Alex the Astronaut)[42]		 2020 Non-album single

Notes

  1. To Whom It May Concern and See You Soon received a physical release as Notes from an Astronaut.[28]

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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
AIR Awards of 2018[43] See You Soon Best Independent Album Nominated

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.[44]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2020[45] The Theory of Absolutely Nothing Breakthrough Artist Nominated Lime Cordiale - 14 Steps To A Better You

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
J Awards of 2017[46] themselves Unearthed Artist of the Year Won

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
2018[47][48] Alex the Astronaut Best New Act Nominated
Best Live Voice of the Year - People's Choice Nominated

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