Nina Nesbitt
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You may recognize this bleached-blonde, Scottish beauty from Ed Sheeran’s music video, Drunk. And although Nina does a great job playing Ed’s ex-girlfriend in the video (fun fact: Ed and Nina did date for a bit), she is actually a 20-year-old singer/songwriter/guitar player from Edinburgh. Not only am I obsessed with her Scottish accent, but I’m obsessed with her music. Keep reading to find out why!
Ed Sheeran discovered Nina when she was only 16, and invited her to support him on a tour around Europe. After that, she burst onto the music scene with her debut EP, The Apple Tree which you can listen to here. Since then, she’s released several other EPs, including Live Take, Boy, Stay Out, Way In The World, and a self-titled EP, Nina Nesbitt. (Which is available on American iTunes, yahoo!) Recently, she’s released her debut album Peroxide.
(Photo from Nina’s Instagram)
Peroxide is an incredible album. It features a variety of songs–stories about breakups, nights out with friends, and even a fun tune about taking selfies. Nina’s voice is so unique–I absolutely love it. Her distinctive, soulful tone is one that I never get tired of listening to. She did an amazing cover of Mumford & Son’s “Little Lion Man,” which you can listen to here.
(Photo by Justin Higuchi)
If you listen to artists such as Lily Allen, Lenka, Ellie Goulding, or Ingrid Michaelson, you’ll love Nina Nesbitt. Although I have yet to see Nina in concert (I’m hoping she will come do a show in my city soon–she tweeted me recently that she might come to my city this year!), I’ve seen videos of her performing live and she’s amazing. See for yourself by clicking here!
Nina performing in Manchester on her Peroxide tour. (Photos by Georgina)
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Get to know Nina Nesbitt! Watch a cute interview with her by clicking here.
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