Alexandra Levy, better known by her stage name Ada Lea, is a Canadian indie rock musician and visual artist from Montreal.[1] She is currently signed to Saddle Creek Records.

Ada Lea
Born
Alexandra Levy

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, visual artist, record producer
Years active2019–present
StyleIndie rock, indie pop
Websiteadaleamusic.com

Her debut studio album, What We Say in Private, was released on 19 July 2019 to positive reviews from music critics.[2][3] On 24 September 2021, she released her second album, One Hand on the Steering Wheel the Other Sewing a Garden,[4][5] which was longlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.[6]

In May 2025, Levy announced her third studio album entitled When I Paint My Masterpiece, released on 8 August 2025.[7]

Discography

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Studio albums
Singles and EPs
  • "The Party" (2019)
  • Woman, Here (2020)
  • "Hurt" (2021)
  • "Hometown / Heard You" (2023)
  • Notes (2024)
Contributions

References

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  1. ^ Cutforth, Katie (16 July 2019). "Alexandra Levy on her debut album as Ada Lea - The Skinny". The Skinny. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  2. ^ "What We Say In Private by Ada Lea reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Critic Reviews for What We Say in Private - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  4. ^ "One Hand on the Steering Wheel the Other Sewing a Garden by Ada Lea reviews | Any Decent Music". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Critic Reviews for One Hand on the Steering Wheel the Other Sewing a Garden - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  6. ^ Gregory, Allie (14 June 2022). "Here's the 2022 Polaris Music Prize Long List". Exclaim!. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  7. ^ Rogers, Karlie (13 May 2025). "Ada Lea Announces when i paint my masterpiece, Shares "baby blue frigidaire mini fridge"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
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