How many Kiesza releases are on Riffiter?

76 releases are catalogued, spanning 2008 to 2026.

When was Kiesza formed?

Kiesza formed in 2010, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

What genre is Kiesza?

Kiesza is catalogued under Singer Songwriter.

What is the most recent Kiesza release on Riffiter?

Dancing and Crying: Vol. 3, released in 2026.

Artist

Kiesza

Kiesza is a singer songwriter artist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada formed in 2010. 76 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Singer Songwriter · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Best singer songwriter albums

76
Releases: 2008–2026
Active years: 2010
Formed

Discography

4

Singles & EPs

72

Upcoming shows

About

Kiesa Rae Ellestad, better known by her stage name Kiesza, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Calgary who has most recently worked out of New York City and London. She is best known for her debut single "Hideaway". Kiesza was born and raised in Calgary. Her last name Ellestad is Norwegian from her paternal side. Her grandfather is from Fagernes in Norway. When she was 16 she took part in the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) program and a year later she joined the reserves of the Royal Canadian Navy along with her brother, with whom she became a NavCom (Naval Communicator). It was whilst she was at crew singalongs at the Navy that she taught herself to play guitar. Meanwhile, she also entered the Miss Universe Canada pageant. She attributes her time in the Navy as a reason why, in 2008, she gave away 4,500 CDs to Canadian troops serving in Afghanistan. Kiesza took part in the Young Canadians, performing tap and jazz dancing, as well as theatre. She also trained as a ballerina. However, a knee injury at age 15 ended her ballet career. When Kiesza was 18, she says that her parents' divorce caused her to write her first song, as a way of expressing her feelings. The same year,…

Kiesza in brief

How many Kiesza releases are on Riffiter?: 76 releases are catalogued, spanning 2008 to 2026.
When was Kiesza formed?: Kiesza formed in 2010, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What genre is Kiesza?: Kiesza is catalogued under Singer Songwriter.
What is the most recent Kiesza release on Riffiter?: Dancing and Crying: Vol. 3, released in 2026.