Rowena Wise

Rowena Wise
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
LabelBeloved
Websiterowenawise.com

Rowena Wise is an Australian indie folk and rock singer and songwriter from Margaret River, Western Australia and based in Melbourne, Australia.

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.

Early life

Wise was part of a touring family band in her youth. She moved to Melbourne at 18 to forge her own artistic path.

Career

Wise released her self-titled demo album in 2016.

In May 2024, Wise released her debut studio album Senseless Acts of Beauty. 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*.

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Senseless Acts of Beauty
  • Released: May 2024
  • Label: Beloved
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 —
Bad Things Feel Good*
  • Released: 7 August 2026
  • Label: Beloved
  • Format: LP, digital download
 44

Self released / Demo albums

List of Self released / Demo albums, with selected details
Title Details
Rowena Wise
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Rowena Wise (RW001)
  • Format: CD, digital download

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 Ref.
2025 Robert Muinos for Senseless Acts of Beauty by Rowena Wise Independent Mix, Studio or Mastering Engineer of the Year Nominated

Australian Music Prize

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rowena Wise JJJ Unearthed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Rodrigo runs back to #1 & Casey Barnes breaks the top 10". Australian Recording Industry Association. 14 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bio". Rowena Wise. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Uncommon Sense: Rowena Wise Performs Live & Talks About Her New Album, Senseless Acts of Beauty". RRR. 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Review Bad Things Feel Good". Slug Mag. 13 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Unveils 2024 Shortlist". The Music. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2026.