Steph Strings

Steph Strings
OriginMelbourne, Australia[1]
GenresFolk music[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Years active2017–present

Steph Strings is an Australian singer and songwriter. In January 2026, her debut studio album Feel Alive. The album debuted at number 17 on the ARIA Charts.[3]

Early life and education

String commenced piano lessons at age seven and guitar lessons at age nine.[4]

Career

2017–2024: EPs

In January 2018, Strings released her debut EP Allegoric Oceans, which was followed by Wildfire in 2022.[1]

In April 2023, Strings released her third EP Lion.[1]

2025–present: Feel Alive

In November 2025, Strings announced the release of her debut album Feel Alive, saying "This album is everything I've dreamed of. I want people to dance, cry, dream and feel. I pinch myself every day that I get to make music and travel the world.".[5] The album was released on 9 January 2026.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[6]
Feel Alive 17

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Allegoric Oceans
  • Released: January 2018[1]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: Synesthesia
Wildfire
  • Released: April 2022[1]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: Steph Strings
Lion
  • Released: 21 April 2023
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: Steph Strings
Cradle Mountain
  • Released: 28 June 2024
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: Steph Strings

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 Cradle Mountain Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP Nominated [8]

Environmental Music Prize

The Environmental Music Prize is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.[9]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 "Lion" Environmental Music Prize Nominated [10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Steph Strings Is Keeping Busy With Constant Touring". scenestr. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Steph Strings". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  3. ^ "LAROI lands a #2 debut / Steph Strings makes a splash in her first chart appearance". ARIA Charts. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Stephs Strings set to release her debut album, Feel Alive". SGST. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Steph Strings to Release Debut Album Feel Alive In January 2026, New Single Devil Woman Out Now". noise11. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  6. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  7. ^ "'You Can Really Hear the Love and Calmness': Steph Strings Breaks Down Her Debut Album Feel Alive". Rolling Stone Australia. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  8. ^ "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song". The Music Network. May 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize". New England Times. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Environmental Music Prize announces 30 finalists championing climate action". Mix Down Mag. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.