Tobiahs

Tobiahs Fakhri
Born
Tobiahs Fakhri

(1998-05-30) 30 May 1998
Melbourne, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
Years active2017–present
Labels
Websitetobiahs.bandcamp.com

Tobiahs Fakhri (born 30 May 1998), known professionally by the mononym Tobiahs, is an Australian electronic dance music producer, singer, songwriter, and musician from Melbourne, Australia. He is best known for his singles "Lifetime" and "Angel of Mine".

Tobiahs has been the recipient of various award nominations, including nominated for Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work at the 2025 APRA Awards for "Lifetime", and nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 ARIA Awards for "Angel of Mine".

Early life and education

Tobiahs was born Tobiahs Fakhri on 30 May 1998.[1][2] Fakhri's uncle co-owns the Indigenous Hip Hop Projects organisation with Dion Brownfield, father of Australian musician Kian.[1]

Career

Fakhri released his debut single, "Through to You", in June 2017.[2][3] This was followed by the singles "To Be Honest" and "Sculpted" in 2018. Fakhri signed to Mushroom Group subsidiary 100s+1000s in 2019.[4] and his 2019 single "Late Night" was certified gold in Australia in 2023.[5]

In 2020, Fakhri released "Running".[6]

His January 2024 single "Lifetime" peaked at number 16 on the ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart[7] and number 13 on the Australian Australian Independent Record Labels Association Independent Singles Chart.[8]

Fakhri's debut EP To You by Us (Vol. 1) was released on 15 August 2025.[9] The EP reached number 38 on the ARIA Albums Chart in October 2025.[10]

Musical style and influences

Fakhri's musical style consists of electronic dance music and pop music.[11]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
[10]
To You by Us (Vol. 1) 38

Charted and/or certified singles

List of charted or certified singles, with year released, selected chart positions, certifications, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
AUS
Indie

[8]
NZ
Hot

[12]
UK
[13]
"Late Night" 2019 Non-album singles
"Lifetime" 2024 [A] 13 16 To You by Us (Vol. 1)
"Angel of Mine" 2025 [B] 1 96

Notes

  1. ^ "Lifetime" did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 5 and number 16 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Dance Singles Chart and the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artist Singles Chart, respectively.[14][15]
  2. ^ "Angel of Mine" did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artist Singles Chart.[17]

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 "Lifetime"
  • (Tobiahs Fakhri
  • Timothy Maxey
  • John Scherer)
Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work Nominated [18]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 "Angel of Mine" Song of the Year Nominated [19]

References

  1. ^ a b Birth date and age:
    • Birth year (20 on 14 January 2019): "Unearthed Feature Artist: Get to know Tobiahs". Triple J. 14 January 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
    • Birth date (30 May): "It's my birthday today, so I thought I'd give everyone else a gift instead. My Wait for U remix out now on Soundcloud (with a free download)... now you can all stop harassing me for it. Soundcloud link in my bio!". @tobiahs. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2026 – via Instagram.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "Tobiahs – Triple J Unearthed". Triple J Unearthed. 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Introducing Tobiahs, and his garage-infused new single Through to You". Pilerats. June 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Tobiahs released epic single Late Night". Mushroom Group. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Tobiahs pays homage to Middle Eastern heritage with new anthem "Running"". Mushroom Group. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Australian Artist Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  8. ^ a b Peak chart positions on the Australian Indie Labels Chart:
  9. ^ a b "Tobiahs releases debut project To You by Us (Vol. 1)". Mushroom Group. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  10. ^ a b "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart for week of 6 October 2025". Australian Recording Industry Association. 6 October 2025. Archived from the original on 4 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  11. ^ Varvaris, Mary (1 February 2024). "These "unknown" Aussie artists have over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify". The Music. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  12. ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  13. ^ "Tobiahs – Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  14. ^ "ARIA Top 20 Australian Dance Singles for week of 15 April 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  15. ^ "ARIA Top 20 Australian Singles for week of 15 April 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  16. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  17. ^ "ARIA Top 20 Australian Singles for week of 17 February 2025". Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 February 2025. Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  18. ^ Cashmere, Paul (2 April 2025). "2025 APRA Music Awards nominees include Kevin Parker, King Stingray, Missy Higgins, Tones and I, and Troye Sivan". Noise11. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  19. ^ Newstead, Al; Fry, Courtney (9 September 2025). "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & the Sniffers lead the pack". ABC News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.