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English singer-songwriter

Maisie Peters
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Peters in 2022
Born

Maisie Hannah Peters

(2000-05-28) 28 May 2000 (age 22)
Occupation Singer-songwriter
Years active 2015–present
Musical career
Genres Pop
Instrument(s)
Labels
Website www.maisiepeters.co.uk

Musical artist

Maisie Hannah Peters (born 28 May 2000) is an English singer-songwriter. After independently releasing two singles, she was signed to Atlantic Records, with whom she released two EPs and the second series soundtrack to the British comedy series Trying.

In 2021, she left Atlantic and signed with Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records label. Shortly afterwards, she released her debut studio album, You Signed Up for This. Peters is set to release her second album, The Good Witch, in June 2023.

Early life[edit]

Maisie Hannah Peters was born on 28 May 2000[1][2] in a small town in West Sussex, England to a teacher and communications worker.[3] She has a twin sister, Ellen.[4]

Peters began singing around age eight, performing in choirs.[5] She wrote her first song at age nine[6] and began writing songs regularly at the age of 12, after borrowing her friend’s guitar for a school project.[7] At age 15, she began busking on the streets of Brighton and uploading original songs to YouTube.[8]

Peters performing at the El Ray Theatre in 2022

At age 15 in 2016, Peters performed her first recorded show, performing several original songs on The Ayala Show.[9][non-primary source needed] In August of 2017, Peters independently released her debut single, “Place We Were Made”. Four months later, she released her second single, “Birthday”.[10] The songs gained attention in indie-pop circles and “Place We Were Made” was named BBC Introducing’s song of the week early 2018.[6] Following this attention, Peters signed with Atlantic Records UK.[10] Under Atlantic, she released various singles, notably “Worst Of You”, as well as two EPs; Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket and It’s Your Bed Babe, It’s Your Funeral.[11][12][13]

In 2020, Peters contributed the song “Smile” to the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album, for the film Birds of Prey.[14] She was also announced as the opening act for Niall Horan’s Nice to Meet Ya Tour on tour dates in Europe.[15] However, these concerts were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Peters released work for another soundtrack in 2021, this time for the Apple TV+ original series Trying. She wrote and performed all songs, with a feature by fellow British recording artist James Bay on the song “Funeral”.[16][17] Around this time, Peters created an online book club via Instagram.[18]

On 15 June 2021, Peters left Atlantic Records and signed with Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records.[19] Under this label, she released her debut album You Signed Up for This on 27 August 2021.[20] The album debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was the top selling album in UK independent record stores for that week.[21] With the first two singles of the record, “John Hughes Movie” and “Psycho”, Peters achieved her first entries on the UK Singles Chart.[22] Peters embarked on her first headlining tour in 2022, touring the United States.[23] Later that year, she joined Sheeran’s +–=÷x Tour as an opening act.[3] While touring, she released singles “Cate’s Brother”, “Blonde” and “Not Another Rockstar”.[3][24][25] Peters later, announced she would tour the United Kingdom in April of 2023.[24]

On 27 January 2023, Peters released “Body Better”, the lead single from her second album, calling it one of her “most honest songs ever”.[26] Following this, on 15 February 2023, Peters announced the release of her second album, The Good Witch, alongside its track list, to be released on 16 June 2023, describing it as her own “twisted version of a breakup album”.[27] To promote the album, fifteen weeks before the album was released, Peters began releasing weekly Tarot cards designed around a track on the album in company of a description of what the song was about to.[28]

Artistry and influences[edit]

Peters possesses a soprano voice.[29] She is a self described “massive fan of Taylor Swift”. She has also expressed admiration for English-Irish girl group Girls Aloud and English artist Lily Allen.[7] She has also cited Arctic Monkeys, My Chemical Romance, All Time Low and Fall Out Boy as influences in her more pop rock songs.[3]

Discography[edit]

Filmography[edit]

Headlining act[edit]

  • You Signed Up For This U.S. tour (2022)[23]
  • Maisie Peters Takes Australia and New Zealand (2023)[30]
  • Road to Brixton Tour (2023)[31]

Opening act[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Your query : Creator’s Name begins with PETERS MAISIE on any territories (Domestic works)”. International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC). Archived from the original on 23 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. ^ Prajwal (31 May 2022). “Maisie Peters Has 60 Thousand People Wish Her on Her 22nd Birthday”. HollywoodMask.
  3. ^ a b c d DeSantis, Rachel (6 May 2022). “Meet Maisie Peters, the Singer-Songwriter Poised to Be Pop’s Next Big Thing: ‘My Music Is Me’“. People.
  4. ^ a b BRENNAN, KATE (2 December 2020). “10 Reasons Singer-Songwriter Maisie Peters Should Be All Over Your Radar”. PopSugar.
  5. ^ Crimmins, Courtney; Corallo, Zachary; McCarthy, Charlie; Supper, Kate (4 July 2019). “Singer Maisie Peters talks with Long Island kids”. Newsday.
  6. ^ a b “One To Watch: Maisie Peters”. Official Charts. 12 June 2019.
  7. ^ a b Savage, Mark (15 June 2021). “Maisie Peters: Meet the singer who’s been snapped up by Ed Sheeran”. BBC News.
  8. ^ Stanley, Megan (13 February 2022). “Maisie Peters: The Steyning singer who rose to fame on YouTube now touring with Ed Sheeran”. Reach plc.
  9. ^ Maisie Peters – Underdressed – Live On The Ayala Show. 22 June 2016 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ a b Ahlgrim, Callie (30 March 2022). “Maisie Peters reveals the 2 best pieces of advice Ed Sheeran has given her, and 1 involves liquor bottles with ‘little hats’“. Insider Inc.
  11. ^ Dorogy, Kelly McCafferty (21 November 2018). “EP Review: ‘Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket’ Introduces The Charming Maisie Peters to the World”. Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019.
  12. ^ Bruton, Louise (30 March 2019). “Maisie Peters: Our New VBF”. The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019.
  13. ^ Dorogy, Kelly McCafferty (16 October 2019). “Songs, Stories and Middle Eights: An Interview with Maisie Peters”. Atwood Magazine.
  14. ^ SIMS, MELANIE J. (7 February 2020). “Review: Powerhouse roster makes “Birds of Prey” album fun”. Associated Press.
  15. ^ “Westmeath Star Announces Irish And UK Tour”. Midlands 103. 28 February 2020.
  16. ^ “Maisie Peters on “Funeral” featuring James Bay on Apple Music”. Apple Music.
  17. ^ Khosla, Proma (20 May 2021). “Behind the moving pop songs of Apple TV+’s ‘Trying’“. Mashable.
  18. ^ “Maisie Peters Book Club (@mpbookclub)” – via Instagram.
  19. ^ “Maisie Peters signs to Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records”. Music Week. 15 June 2021.
  20. ^ Murray, Robin (15 June 2021). “Maisie Peters Details Debut Album ‘You Signed Up For This’“. Clash.
  21. ^ “Kanye West’s Donda debuts at Number 1 on Official UK Albums Chart”. Official Charts. 3 September 2021.
  22. ^ “Maisie Peters”. Official Charts.
  23. ^ a b “Q&A: Maisie Peters on role models, literary inspiration, songwriting”. Washington Square News. 3 March 2022.
  24. ^ a b Holden, Finlay (7 October 2022). “Maisie Peters has released her new single, ‘Not Another Rockstar’, and announced a run of intimate UK live shows”. Dork.
  25. ^ Richards, Will (2 June 2022). “Maisie Peters recruits Matt Maltese for new version of ‘Cate’s Brother’“. NME.
  26. ^ Lane, Lexi (27 January 2023). “Maisie Peters Grapples With An Ex Wanting Another ‘Body Better’ On Her ‘Most Personal’ New Single”. UPROXX.
  27. ^ “Maisie Peters Announces “Twisted Version of a Breakup Album” The Good Witch“. DIY. 15 February 2023.
  28. ^ BAUTISTA, RAFAEL (28 March 2023). “MAISIE PETERS IS HERE TO PROVE THAT IT’S OKAY BEING THE (GOOD) WITCH OF YOUR STORY”. Nylon.
  29. ^ Wharram, Hailey (8 October 2021). “Maisie Peters shows the duality of young adulthood on You Signed up for This”. The Georgetown Voice.
  30. ^ Mack, Emmy (1 November 2022). “Ed Sheeran Support Act Maisie Peters Announces Debut Australian Headline Shows”. musicfeeds.com.au.
  31. ^ Reymond, Alexandra (10 August 2022). “Maisie Peters schedules run of UK dates for April 2023”. hey-alex.com.
  32. ^ “2021 Music in Visual Media Nomination”. Hollywood Music in Media Awards. 17 November 2021. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.

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