English singer-songwriter Maisie Peters is making waves with her poignant lyrics and indie-pop melodies.
Maisie Peters's age
Maisie Peters is currently 22 years old.
Maisie Peters's country of origin
Maisie Peters is from United Kingdom.
Maisie Peters's real name
Maisie Peters's real name is Maisie Louise Peters.
The Success Story of Maisie Peters
Maisie Peters: An Introduction
Maisie Peters is an English singer-songwriter and YouTuber hailing from Brighton. At 18 years old, Maisie has already achieved success in the UK music industry, with her debut EP ‘Dressed Too Nice For a Jacket’ reaching number 5 in the UK Albums Chart. She released her second EP ‘It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral’ in 2020. Maisie has been influenced by a range of music, from folk and blues to punk and hip hop, which she combines with her own indie-pop style.
Early Life
Maisie was born in Brighton in 2002. She began playing guitar when she was 8 years old and wrote her first song at age 10. She started uploading covers of popular songs on YouTube in 2014 and released her first original song ‘Place We Were Made’ in 2016.
Career
In 2017, Maisie released her debut single ‘What Have We Done’. The song was well received and earned her a nomination for the BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year award. She released her first EP ‘Dressed Too Nice For a Jacket’ in 2018 which peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2019, she released her single ‘Favourite Ex’ which reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum in the UK. In 2020, Maisie released her second EP ‘It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral’ which features some of her most popular songs such as ‘Feeling of Being’ and ‘Favourite Ex’.
Style & Influences
Maisie is known for her honest and introspective lyrics which cover topics such as love, heartbreak and growing up. Her music combines elements of folk, blues, punk and hip hop with her own indie-pop style. She has cited artists such as Billie Eilish, Paramore and Taylor Swift as influences.
Awards & Achievements
In 2018, Maisie was nominated for BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year award for her single ‘What Have We Done’. In 2019, she won Best Newcomer at the AIM Awards for her debut EP ‘Dressed Too Nice For a Jacket’. Her single ‘Favourite Ex’ was certified platinum in the UK in 2020. Maisie has also been featured on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge series twice since 2018.