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Angie McMahon is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician from
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. She released her debut studio album ''
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'' in 2019.


Early life

McMahon grew up in
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and began piano lessons at four years of age. McMahon was inspired to be an artist after hearing
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' ''
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'', saying "That was a really big turning point in my life. I felt like fterlistening to that record and learning to play the songs, which I did a lot, I had a clear understanding of what I wanted to do with myself."


Career


2013–2021: ''Salt''

McMahon performed in a nine-piece soul band called The Fabric before beginning her solo career. She won a
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competition in 2013 to open for
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on the Australian leg of their
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tour. McMahon completed an arts degree at the
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. She returned to music in 2017. In 2017, McMahon won the Josh Pyke Partnership, releasing her debut single " Slow Mover" in the same year. She then later released the singles, " Missing Me", "Keeping Time", a cover of
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's " Helpless", "Pasta", and "And I am a Woman". Her debut album, ''
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'', was released in July 2019 and peaked at #5 on the ARIA Charts. A live
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was released in September 2019. In October 2019, Happy Mag labelled her as "one of the most endearing and talented voices in music today," placing her at no. 15 on their list of "The 15 Australian female artists changing the game right now." On 3 October 2019, McMahon released a cover of
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' "Take It With Me"; the lead single from an all-female tribute album to the singer titled '' Come On Up to the House: Women Sing Waits''. In November 2019, McMahon released a cover of the
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song, " Silver Springs"; a song McMahon names as her favourite. In February 2020, McMahon released a cover version of
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's "
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" as part of
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's
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.


2022–present: ''Light, Dark, Light Again''

In June 2023, McMahon released the single "Saturn Returning", her first new single in three years. On 12 July 2023, McMahon released "Letting Go" and announced her second studio album, ''
Light, Dark, Light Again ''Light, Dark, Light Again'' is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Angie McMahon. The album was announced on Triple J on 12 July 2023 and released on 27 October 2023. At the 2023 J Awards, the album was nominated for Austr ...
''. The album was released on 27 October 2023. Announced in February 2024, McMahon embarked on the "Making it Through Tour" in May and June 2024, encompassing 13 shows in Australia and New Zealand, which included selling out three nights at the
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in her hometown Melbourne. In August, McMahon released "Untangling" and announced an EP titled ''Light Sides'' would be released on 13 September 2024.


Discography


Albums


Extended plays


Singles


As lead artist


As featured artist


Guest appearances


Awards and nominations


AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as
AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. History The inaugural 2006 awards were held at Blacket Hot ...
) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. ! , - ,
2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
, "Slow Mover" , Breakthrough Independent Artist , , , - , rowspan="2",
2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...
, herself , Breakthrough Independent Artist , , rowspan="2", , - , ''Salt'' , Best Independent Rock Album or EP , , -


APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the
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(APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982. ! , - , rowspan="2",
2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...
, rowspan="2", "Slow Mover" , Rock Work of the Year , , rowspan="2", , - , Song of the Year , , - ,
2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...
, "Pasta" , Song of the Year , , , - ,
2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...
, "Letting Go" , Song of the Year , , , - ,
2025 So far, the year has seen the continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudanese civil war, and the Gaza war. Internal crises in Bangladesh post-resignation v ...
, "Making It Through" , Song of the Year , , , -


ARIA Music Awards

The
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is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of
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. Angie McMahon has been nominated for six awards. ! , - ,
2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...
, ''
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'' , Best Independent Release , , , - , rowspan="5" , 2024 , rowspan="3" , ''
Light, Dark, Light Again ''Light, Dark, Light Again'' is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Angie McMahon. The album was announced on Triple J on 12 July 2023 and released on 27 October 2023. At the 2023 J Awards, the album was nominated for Austr ...
'' , Album of the Year , , rowspan="5" , , - , Best Independent Release , , - ,
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, , - , herself , Best Solo Artist , , - , ''Making It Through'' Tour , Best Australian Live Act , , -


Australian Music Prize

The
Australian Music Prize The Australian Music Prize (often shortened to the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 ($30,000 from 2005 to 2023) given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The award was ...
(the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It exists to discover, reward and promote new Australian music of excellence. ! , - , 2023 , ''Light, Dark, Light Again'' , Australian Music Prize , , , -


J Awards

The
J Awards The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J, and which also extend to sister stations, Triple J Unearthed and Double J. The awar ...
are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the
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's youth-focused radio station
Triple J Triple J is an Australian government-funded national radio station founded in 1975 as a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It aims to appeal to young listeners of alternative music, and plays far more Australian conten ...
. They commenced in 2005. ! , - ,
2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
, Angie McMahon , Unearthed Artist of the Year , , , - ,
2023 Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 people dead; Cyclone Freddy ...
, ''Light, Dark, Light Again'' , Australian Album of the Year , , , - ,
2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...
, Angie McMahon , Australian Live Act of the Year , , , -


Music Victoria Awards

The
Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards (previously known as The Age EG Awards and The Age Music Victoria Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating music from the Australian state of Victoria. They commenced in 2006 and are awarded in Melbourne Music W ...
are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. ! , - , rowspan="2",
2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
, Angie McMahon , Best Solo Artist , , rowspan="2", , - , Angie McMahon , Breakthrough Act , , - , rowspan="3",
2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...
, ''Salt'' , Best Album , , rowspan="3", , - , Angie McMahon , Best Female Musician , , - , Angie McMahon , Best Solo Artist , , - ,
2020 The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...
, Angie McMahon , Best Solo Artist , , , - ,
2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...
, ''Light, Dark, Light Again'' , Best Album , ,


National Live Music Awards

The
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(NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. ! , - ,
2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...
, Angie McMahon , Live Indie / Rock Act of the Year , , , -


References

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