Maisie Peters
Maisie Peters | |
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![]() Maisie Peters in October 2019 | |
Born | Maisie Hannah Peters 28 May 2000 Steyning, West Sussex, England |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2015–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop |
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Website | www |
Maisie Hannah Peters (born 28 May 2000)[1] is an English singer-songwriter. After releasing three EPs, in August 2021, she released her debut studio album You Signed Up for This under Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records label.
Early life
Peters was born and grew up in Steyning, West Sussex, England. She has a twin sister, Ellen.[2] At around age eight, she performed in a choir. She also tried to play the flute but was not successful.[3] She wrote her first song at age nine[4] and began writing songs regularly at the age of 12, after borrowing her friend's guitar for a school project.[5] She attended Steyning Grammar School, where she won in a talent show in March 2015. At age 15, she busked on the streets of Brighton and began uploading original songs to YouTube.[6]
Music career
In June 2016, she performed on The Ayala Show. In August 2017, Peters independently released "Place We Were Made" and in November 2017, she released "Birthday". In 2018, she signed with Atlantic Records UK.[7]
In May 2018, she released the single "Worst of You".[8] In July 2018, she released the single, "Best I'll Ever Sing".[9]
In November 2018, she released her debut EP, Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket.[10][4][11]
In March 2019, Peters released "Stay Young", written in partnership with Romans.[11] In April 2019, she released "Favourite Ex",[12] which along with her single "Feels Like This", appeared on Love Island in June 2019.[13]
In October 2019, she released her second EP, It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral.[14]
Her song "Smile" was on the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album, for the film Birds of Prey, released by Atlantic Records in February 2020.[15] Also in February 2020, Peters was announced as the opening act for concerts in Europe by Niall Horan.[16]
In May 2021, it was announced that Peters was writing the new soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ original series Trying.[17] "Funeral", the lead track for this album featuring fellow British recording artist James Bay, was released on 4 May 2021.[18]
On 15 June 2021, Peters joined Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records label.[19][20] In July 2021, she released "Psycho", a song co-written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac.[21] Her debut studio album, You Signed Up for This, was released on 27 August 2021.[22] 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.[23]
In March 2022, Peters toured the United States.[24]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Wiki_Maisie_Peters_2022-tour_IMG20220803192142.jpg/220px-Wiki_Maisie_Peters_2022-tour_IMG20220803192142.jpg)
In 2022, Peters and Griff joined Ed Sheeran's +–=÷x Tour as opening acts.[25]
On 6 May 2022, Peters released "Cate's Brother" and in June 2022, she released a remix of the song with Matt Maltese.[26][27]
In October 2022, Peters released "Not Another Rockstar" and announced a tour of the United Kingdom for April 2023.[28]
Artistry and influences
Peters possesses a soprano voice.[29] She cites her influences as Taylor Swift, Girls Aloud, Lily Allen, ABBA, Sara Bareilles, Ellie Goulding, Frank Ocean, John Mayer, and The Vaccines.[5]
Personal life
Peters lives in London with her cats.[3][6] She also operates an online book discussion club.[30] She supports government action to mitigate climate change.[31]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
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UK [32] |
IRE [33] | ||
You Signed Up for This |
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2 | 20 |
Soundtrack albums
Title | Details |
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Trying: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack) |
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Extended plays
Title | EP details |
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Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket |
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It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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UK [35] |
IRE [36] |
JPN [37] |
NZ Hot [38] | ||||||||||
"Place We Were Made" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||
"Birthday" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Worst of You" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
"Best I'll Ever Sing" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"In My Head" | — | — | — | — | Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket | ||||||||
"Details" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Stay Young" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||
"Favourite Ex" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"This Is On You" | — | — | — | — | It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral | ||||||||
"Take Care of Yourself" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Adore You" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Smile" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | Birds of Prey: The Album | |||||||
"Daydreams" | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
"The List" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Sad Girl Summer" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Maybe Don't" (featuring JP Saxe) |
— | — | — | — | |||||||||
"John Hughes Movie" | 2021 | 92 | — | — | 40 | You Signed Up for This | |||||||
"Funeral" (featuring James Bay) |
— | — | — | — | Trying: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack) | ||||||||
"Psycho" | 57 | 81 | 87 | 20 | You Signed Up for This | ||||||||
"You Signed Up for This" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Brooklyn" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Cate's Brother"[39] | 2022 | 62 | 29 | — | 30 | TBA | |||||||
"Blonde" | 77 | 83 [40] |
— | 32 | |||||||||
"Good Enough" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"Not Another Rockstar" | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart in this region. |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Main artist(s) | Album |
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"One Last Try"[41] | 2021 | Ren | Renbrandt |
"Song You'll Never Hear" | Sarcastic Sounds | — | |
"Make It Out" | 2022 | Henry Jamison |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Trying | Busker | Guest star; 1 episode: "The Ex-Girlfriend" |
Tours
Headlining act
- Maisie Peters U.S. Tour (2022)[24]
Opening act
- Mahalia's Tour (UK dates) (2017)
- Tom Walker's Tour (Uk & European dates) (2018)
- Lauv's 'How i'm feeling' world tour (North America) (2019) - Cancelled
- Niall Horan's Nice to Meet Ya Tour (European dates) (2020) - Cancelled
- Ed Sheeran's +–=÷x Tour (European dates) (2022)
References
- ^ "21 and still don't know how boats work like how do they just sit on the ocean like that" – via Instagram.
- ^ BRENNAN, KATE (2 December 2020). "10 Reasons Singer-Songwriter Maisie Peters Should Be All Over Your Radar". PopSugar.
- ^ a b Crimmins, Courtney; Corallo, Zachary; McCarthy, Charlie; Supper, Kate (4 July 2019). "Singer Maisie Peters talks with Long Island kids". Newsday.
- ^ a b "One To Watch: Maisie Peters". Official Charts. 12 June 2019.
- ^ a b Savage, Mark (15 June 2021). "Maisie Peters: Meet the singer who's been snapped up by Ed Sheeran". BBC News.
- ^ a b Stanley, Megan (13 February 2022). "Maisie Peters: The Steyning singer who rose to fame on YouTube now touring with Ed Sheeran". Reach plc.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Worst of You Lyrics". Genius.com.
- ^ "Best I'll Ever Sing Lyrics". Genius.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Bruton, Louise (30 March 2019). "Maisie Peters: Our New VBF". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (12 April 2019). "Maisie Peters shares tender new track "Favourite Ex"". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ Eames, Tom (12 June 2019). "Who is Maisie Peters? Meet the 19-year-old singer-songwriter whose music was played on Love Island". Smooth Radio.
- ^ Dorogy, Kelly McCafferty (16 October 2019). "SONGS, STORIES AND MIDDLE EIGHTS: AN INTERVIEW WITH MAISIE PETERS". Atwood Magazine.
- ^ SIMS, MELANIE J. (7 February 2020). "Review: Powerhouse roster makes "Birds of Prey" album fun". Associated Press.
- ^ "Westmeath Star Announces Irish And UK Tour". Midlands 103. 28 February 2020.
- ^ Khosla, Proma (20 May 2021). "Behind the moving pop songs of Apple TV+'s 'Trying'". Mashable.
- ^ "Maisie Peters on "Funeral" featuring James Bay on Apple Music". Apple Music.
- ^ "Maisie Peters signs to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records". Music Week. 15 June 2021.
- ^ Moore, Sam (15 June 2021). "Maisie Peters signs to Ed Sheeran's record label and announces debut album". NME.
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae (2 July 2021). "Maisie Peters Releases New Single 'Psycho'". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ Murray, Robin (15 June 2021). "Maisie Peters Details Debut Album 'You Signed Up For This'". Clash.
- ^ "Kanye West's Donda debuts at Number 1 on Official UK Albums Chart". Official Charts. 3 September 2021.
- ^ a b "coming to usa baby!!!!" – via Instagram.
- ^ ROSSIGNOL, DERRICK (2 February 2022). "Griff And Maisie Peters Are Joining Ed Sheeran For Some 2022 Tour Dates". Uproxx.
- ^ DeSantis, Rachel (6 May 2022). "Meet Maisie Peters, the Singer-Songwriter Poised to Be Pop's Next Big Thing: 'My Music Is Me'". People.
- ^ Richards, Will (2 June 2022). "Maisie Peters recruits Matt Maltese for new version of 'Cate's Brother'". NME.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wharram, Hailey (8 October 2021). "Maisie Peters shows the duality of young adulthood on You Signed up for This". The Georgetown Voice.
- ^ "Maisie Peters Book Club (@mpbookclub)" – via Instagram.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (22 April 2021). "No Music On A Dead Planet: Artists speak out against climate change on Earth Day". NME.
- ^ "Maisie Peters > Full Official Chart History". Official Charts.
- ^ "Top 100 Artist Album, Week Ending 3 September 2021". Official Charts.
- ^ "Trying: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack) by Maisie Peters". Apple Music.
- ^ "Maisie Peters". Official Charts.
- ^ "Discography Maisie Peters". irish-charts.com.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard Japan. 25 August 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 March 2021.
- "Psycho": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 23 August 2021.
- "Cate's Brother": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 16 May 2022.
- "Blonde": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 15 August 2022.
- ^ @maisiehpeters (20 April 2022). "Cate's Brother pre-save link..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association.
- ^ "ReNの5年ぶりアルバムは「ReNBRANDT」、メイジー・ピーターズ参加曲を先行配信". Natalie (in Japanese). 11 July 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Maisie Peters at IMDb
- Maisie Peters discography at Discogs