Nina Nesbitt

Nina Nesbitt

Nesbitt performing live at the Bootleg Bar in Los Angeles in 2014
Background information
Born (1994-07-11) 11 July 1994
Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • acoustic guitar
  • electric guitar
  • keyboards
  • piano
  • flute
  • tambourine
  • floor tom-tom drum
Years active 2011–present[1]
Labels
Website ninanesbittmusic.com

Nina Nesbitt (born 11 July 1994)[3] is a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician, best known for her single, "Stay Out", which peaked at No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart in April 2013, becoming her first top 40 single.[4] Her debut single, "Boy", from the EP of the same name, was released in 2012 and peaked at No. 139 in the UK Singles Chart. Her second EP, The Apple Tree, was released in April 2012 and peaked at No. 6 on the iTunes download charts after receiving airplay on BBC Radio 1,[5] and also peaked at the top of the iTunes singer/songwriter chart.[6]

In 2013, she came to attention, with her single, "Stay Out".[4] The Way in the World EP and single were released on 23 July 2013, as a follow-up to "Stay Out". In August 2013, she recorded a version of Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop", for a new John Lewis advertising campaign, subsequently it charted at No. 61 on 1 September in the UK Singles Chart. Nesbitt performed on the BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, singing a cover of British singer John Newman's single, "Love Me Again", which received mixed reviews. Her single, "Selfies", was released on 9 February 2014 and is featured on her debut album, Peroxide, released on 17 February 2014 in the United Kingdom. Nesbitt wrote "Selfies" with a member of her band after discussing how, when people are sad or lonely, they sometimes take a selfie and post it online to pretend to people that they are having a good time.

In 2015, Nesbitt modelled for American Eagle (UK), Calvin Klein, Estée Lauder and Haze and Glory. She played at the o2 Academy London with Elle Eyre and Jasmine Thompson, played three gigs with James and John Newman, and contributed to a song with The Shires. She started producing music from her own Niightwatch Studio.[3]

Early life

Nesbitt was born in Edinburgh;[3] she attended the small village school in Bellsquarry, Livingston and attended Balerno Community High School.[7] Her father is a Scottish defense industry manager, and her mother is a Swedish social worker.[8][9] She started her music career by writing and recording songs in her bedroom and uploading the videos to her YouTube channel.[9] She plays the guitar, piano and flute. As a child, she competed in local and regional gymnastic competitions with her primary school.[7]

Music career

2011–12: Early career

Nesbitt met English musician, Ed Sheeran, before a radio gig he was scheduled to perform, in Edinburgh. After asking him for advice for aspiring singer-songwriters, and playing him a song on his guitar, she was invited to support him on his European tour. She was also invited to support Example after he heard her cover of "Stay Awake".[1][6] She also appeared in the music video for Sheeran's single, "Drunk".[10]

2012–13: The Apple Tree, Boy, Stay Out and Way in the World

Her second EP, The Apple Tree, was released in April 2012 and reached No. 6 on the iTunes download charts after receiving airplay on BBC Radio 1,[5] and also reached No. 1 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart.[6] On 9 October 2012, Nesbitt embarked on her second UK headline tour, to support the release of her debut single, "Boy", under new label, Island Records. The tour included support from singer-songwriter, Josh Kumra, and singer-songwriter, Billy Lockett. The tour commenced on 9 October 2012 at Oran Mor, Glasgow, Scotland and finished on 18 October 2012 at Dingwalls, London, England.[11] Her third EP, Stay Out, was released on 8 April 2013; its title track of the same name entered the charts at No. 21 in April 2013. Her next EP, Way in the World, was released on 21 July 2013. The title track was released as a single, and the music video released on 12 June 2013. Nesbitt's next single was a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song, Don't Stop, and is used in an advert for the department store, John Lewis. On 6 September 2013, Nesbitt sang "Flower of Scotland" at Hampden Park before Scotland faced Belgium in a Group A World Cup Qualifier.

2013–14: Peroxide

On 25 November 2013, Nesbitt announced on her Twitter and Facebook pages that her debut album, Peroxide, would be released on 17 February 2014 in the United Kingdom. Nesbitt did an album signing tour around the UK, starting in Edinburgh, on the day her album was released. Peroxide went to No. 1 in the iTunes charts just hours after its release. The lead single from the album, "Selfies", was released on 9 February 2014. She released her fifth EP, Nina Nesbitt, exclusively in the US on 1 April 2014.

2016–present: Modern Love EP and second album

Nesbitt announced the release of her newest EP, Modern Love, featuring her "radical new look".[3] She also announced a three-date UK Tour, that took place from 26 to 28 January.[12] Following it's World Exclusive on BBC Radio 1, her newest single, "Chewing Gum", became available for download on Apple Music and Spotify on 10 January.[12] On 27 April, Nesbitt performed at the Young Scot Awards at Edinburgh's International Conference Centre.[13] She is currently working on her second album, with unreleased songs such as "Trousers", "California Comedown", "Sometimes", and "People in Love" being posted both in full and in extracts on social media (Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube).

Philanthropy

Nesbitt was part of the mothers2mothers fund raising dinner, raising half a million pounds for the charity. She also attended the Women in the World Summit, discussing the impact of body image in the Internet era.[14]

Personal life

Before starting her music career, Nesbitt was a model.[15] In 2012, while touring, Nesbitt dated fellow musician, Ed Sheeran.[16] On 11 July 2014, in an interview, she described her relationship with Sheeran as a "love-hate" relationship and one she'd moved on from.[16] She is the subject of Sheeran's song, "Nina", about their relationship, and his songs, "Photograph" and "Friends".[16][17]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[18]		 IRE
[19]		 SCO
[20]
Peroxide 11 40 1

Extended plays

Title EP details
Live Take
  • Released: 5 December 2011
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download, Limited physical copies
The Apple Tree
  • Released: 23 April 2012,[21][22][23] 20 July 2012[24]
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download, Limited physical copies
Boy
  • Released: 6 December 2012
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download
Stay Out
  • Released: 8 April 2013
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download, Limited physical copies
Way in the World
  • Released: 21 July 2013
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download, Limited physical copies
Nina Nesbitt
  • Released: 1 April 2014
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download
Modern Love
  • Released: 5 February 2016
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download, Limited physical copies

Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
[18]		 BEL (Vl)
[25]		 BEL (Wa)
[26]		 IRE
[19]		 SCO
[27]
2012 "Boy" 139 – – – 71 Boy
2013 "Stay Out" 21 76 89 77 11 Stay Out & Peroxide
"Way in the World" 55 86 77 – 28 Way in the World
"Don't Stop" 61 – – – 46 Peroxide
2014 "Selfies" 40 – – – 23
2016 "Chewing Gum" – – – – 43 Modern Love
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

References

  1. 1 2 Lester, Paul (16 April 2012). "New Band of the Day – Nina Nesbitt (No 1,250)". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Lyons, Beverley (4 July 2012). "Nina Nesbitt insists on an apple a day before she takes to T in the Park stage". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Scots singer Nina Nesbitt reveals radical new look after two years out of the spotlight". Daily Records. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Nina Nesbitt". Official Charts. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Track – 04 May 2012". Record of the Day. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  6. 1 2 3 "17-year-old Edinburgh singer Nina Nesbitt rides high in charts". Edinburgh Evening News. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  7. 1 2 "Could Nina Nesbitt be Scotland's pop princess-in-waiting?". The Scotsman. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Nina Nesbitt enjoys selfie-made success with debut album". Herald Scotland. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  9. 1 2 "'Writing is my therapy' Nina Nesbitt talks to Closer Online about selfies, nights out and dating dramas". Closer. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Using our Eds: Scots singer Nina Nesbitt hints at duet with boyfriend Sheeran". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  11. ↑ "Nina Nesbitt BOY UK Tour". Clixie. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  12. 1 2 Law, Tarynn (11 January 2016). "Nina Nesbitt announces new EP Modern Love, streams single 'Chewing Gum'". Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "Nina Nesbitt can't wait to perform at our Young Scot Awards in Edinburgh". Daily Record. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  14. ↑ "Selfies: The high cost of low confidence". New York Times. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Nina Nesbitt was rumoured to be dating English folk rock musician Ed Sheeran but now she wants to be taken seriously in her own right". Evoke. 3 February 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  16. 1 2 3 "Nina Nesbitt: Ed Sheeran wrote a song about our love life and I'm giving him a miss at T in the Park". Daily Record. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  17. ↑ "Ed Sheeran Talks Dirty in NSFW Radio Interview [Video]". Inquistir. 30 May 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  18. 1 2 Peak positions in the United Kingdom:
  19. 1 2 Peak positions in Ireland:
  20. ↑ Peak positions in Scotland:
  21. ↑ "Nina Nesbitt – The Apple Tree EP on Soundcloud".
  22. ↑ "Twitter / ninanesbitt: PRE-ORDER The Apple Tree EP". Twitter.com. 15 April 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  23. ↑ "Twitter / JakeGosling: Just produced and EP for Nina". Twitter.com. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  24. ↑ "iTunes Store". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  25. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Nina Nesbitt". Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  26. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Nina Nesbitt". Belgium (Wallonia) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  27. ↑ Peak positions for the singles in Scotland:

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