{{Short description|Australian pop singer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Aleksiah | image = | image_upright = | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Alexia Damokas<ref name="name">{{cite web|url=https://www.indailysa.com.au/citymag/culture/2025/01/21/who-is-aleksiah-when-shes-not-performing|title= Who is aleksiah when she's not performing?|website=Inda Ilysa|date=21 January 2025|access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> | alias = | birth_date = | birth_place = Adelaide, Australia<ref name="JJJ unearthed"/> | origin = | genre = {{flatlist| * Pop *pop-rock}}<ref name="JJJ unearthed">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/aleksiah/|title=Aleksiah at JJJ Unearthed |website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> | occupation = {{flatlist| * Musician * singer-songwriter }} | instrument = {{Hlist|Vocals}} | years_active = 2022-present | label = Chugg Music | website = {{URL|https://www.aleksiah.com/}} }}
'''Aleksiah''' (born '''Alexia Damokas'''<ref name="name"/>) is an Australian singer-songwriter from Adelaide, Australia.<ref name="JJJ unearthed"/> She has released three extended plays and has won eight South Australian Music Awards.
==Career== Aleksiah released her debut single "Fern" in 2022.<ref name=sutton2024/>
In 2023, Aleksiah signed with Chugg Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/adelaides-aleksiah-signs-with-chugg-music-stellar-trigger-select/Bim0GBsaHRw/30-06-23|title= Adelaide's Aleksiah Signs with Chugg Music|website=The Music (magazine)|date=30 June 2023|access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> In 2023, she was the 6th most played artist on Triple J Unearthed.<ref name="WAYWYNP">{{cite web|url=https://thelivewire.com.au/2024/05/28/ep-review-aleksiah-who-are-you-when-youre-not-performing/|title=EP review: aleksiah – ''Who Are You When You're Not Performing?'' |website=The Live Wire|date=28 May 2024|access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref>
In May 2024, Aleksiah released her debut extended play, ''Who Are You When You're Not Performing?''.<ref name="WAYWYNP"/> At the 2024 South Australian Music Awards, Aleksiah won four awards, with the artist saying ""This is the first time I have ever won anything and it is extremely exciting to be recognised alongside so many incredible South Australian artists that I hold in extremely high regard."<ref name=sutton2024/>
In 2025, Aleksiah supported Beth McCarthy on their European tour before releasing her second EP, ''Cry About It'' in July 2025.<ref name="Depressing Songs">{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/features/aleksiah-cry-about-it-ep-australian-tour-interview/_iu8EBMSFRQ/05-06-25|title= Aleksiah On Writing Depressing Songs With A Beat: 'It's Kind of Like My Thing Now'|website=The Music (magazine)|date=5 June 2025|access-date=23 March 2026|author=Emily Wilson}}</ref> The EP featured the three singles "Batsh*t", "Clothes Off" and "The Hit".<ref name="Depressing Songs"/>
At the 2025 South Australian Music Awards again won four awards.<ref name=SAMA2025/>
Aleksiah's third EP ''Good on Paper'' is scheduled for release on 7 May 2026.<ref name="conversation">{{cite web|url=https://thenightly.com.au/culture/music/in-conversation-with-aleksiah-aussie-popstar-is-big-on-song-writing-flavoured-milk-telling-messy-stories-c-21962683|title= In conversation with aleksiah: Aussie pop star is big on song writing, flavoured milk & telling messy stories|website=The Nightly|date=19 March 2026|access-date=23 March 2026| author=Eloise Budimlich}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" |+ List of EPs, with selected details ! rowspan="2"| Title ! rowspan="2"| Details ! Peak chart positions |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2026-06-01|title=ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=1 June 2026|access-date=29 May 2026}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''Who Are You When You're Not Performing?'' | * Released: May 2024<ref name="WAYWYNP"/> * Format: CD, LP, digital * Label: Chugg Music (CHG037) | — |- ! scope="row" | ''Cry About It'' | * Released: 11 July 2025<ref name="Depressing Songs"/> * Format: CD, LP, digital * Label: Chugg Music (CHG040) | — |- ! scope="row" | ''Good on Paper'' | * Released: 7 May 2026<ref name="conversation"/> * Format: CD, LP, digital * Label: Chugg Music (CHG043) | 7 |}
==Awards== ===South Australian Music Awards=== The South Australian Music Awards are annual awards that exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry. They commenced in 2012.
{{Awards table}} (wins only) ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | rowspan="4"|2024 | rowspan="4"|Aleksiah (Alexia Damokas) |Best New Artist | {{Won}} | rowspan="4"| <ref name=sutton2024>{{cite web |last=Sutton |first=Malcolm |title=Guy Sebastian inducted into Hall of Fame as solo artist Aleksiah wins big at SA Music Awards |website=ABC News |date=8 November 2024 |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-07/guy-sebastian-inducted-hall-of-fame-sa-music-awards-aleksiah/104568160 |access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> |- |Best Solo Artist | {{Won}} |- |Most Popular Pop Artist | {{Won}} |- |Emily Burrows Award | {{yes2|awarded}} |- | rowspan="4"|2025 |Aleksiah (Alexia Damokas) |Best Solo Artist | {{Won}} | rowspan="4"| <ref name=SAMA2025>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicsa.com.au/samusicawards-2025-winners/|title=SA Music Awards 2025 Winners|website=Music SA|date=29 October 2025|access-date=23 March 2026}}</ref> |- |''Cry About It'' by Aleksiah |Best Release (EP or Album) | {{Won}} |- |"Clothes Off" by Aleksiah |Best Song | {{Won}} |- |Aleksiah (Alexia Damokas) | People's Choice Award - Pop | {{Won}} |}
=== 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. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- |2024 | Aleksiah | Unearthed Artist of the Year | {{Nom}} |<ref name="2024JAwards">{{Cite web |last=Varvaris |first=Mary |date=1 November 2024 |title=Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees |url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/amyl-and-the-sniffers-speed-emily-wurramara-lead-2024-j-award-nominees/OAmGKi0sLy4/01-11-24 |access-date=23 March 2026 |website=The Music |language=en}}</ref> |}
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Category:Australian women pop singers Category:Australian indie pop musicians Category:Musicians from South Australia Category:Living people Category:21st-century Australian women singers Category:Australian women singer-songwriters Category:21st-century Australian singer-songwriters Category:Year of birth missing (living people)