Maisie Peters Explained

Maisie Peters
Birth Name:Maisie Hannah Peters
Birth Date:2000 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Steyning, England
Years Active:2015–present
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
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Genre:Pop

Maisie Hannah Peters (born 28 May 2000) is an English singer-songwriter. She began her professional career independently, releasing two singles. In 2018 she signed with Atlantic Records, releasing 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. Shortly afterwards, she released her debut studio album, You Signed Up for This. Peters released her second album, The Good Witch, in June 2023. Peters became the youngest solo British female artist to top the UK album charts in nearly a decade with The Good Witch.

Early life

Maisie Hannah Peters[1] was born on 28 May 2000[2] in Steyning, a small town in West Sussex, England to a teacher and communications worker.[3] She has a twin sister, Ellen, who has been featured on her YouTube channel and was the inspiration behind Peters' 2021 single "Brooklyn".[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] She attended Steyning Grammar School, where she won the 2015 annual talent show with a performance of her own composition "Electric".[8] At age 15, she began busking on the streets of Brighton and uploading original songs to YouTube.[9] She also did acting with Ariel Company Theatre.[10]

Career

At age 15 in 2016, Peters performed her first recorded show, performing several original songs on The Ayala Show.[11] In August of 2017, Peters independently released her debut single, "Place We Were Made". Four months later, she released her second single, "Birthday". The songs gained attention in indie-pop circles and "Place We Were Made" was named BBC Introducing's song of the week early 2018. Following this attention, Peters signed with Atlantic Records UK.[12] 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.[13] [14] [15]

In 2020, Peters contributed the song "Smile" to the soundtrack album , for the film Birds of Prey.[16] She was also announced as the opening act for Niall Horan's Nice to Meet Ya Tour on tour dates in Europe.[17] However, these concerts were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] 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".[19] [20] Around this time, Peters created an online book club via Instagram.[21]

On 15 June 2021, Peters left Atlantic Records and signed with Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records.[22] Under this label, she released her debut album You Signed Up for This on 27 August 2021.[23] 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.[24] With the first two singles of the record, "John Hughes Movie" and "Psycho", Peters achieved her first entries on the UK Singles Chart.[25] Peters embarked on her first headlining tour in 2022, touring the United States.[26] Later that year, she joined Sheeran's +–=÷x Tour as an opening act.[3] While touring, she released singles "Cate's Brother", "Blonde", "Good Enough" and "Not Another Rockstar".[27] Peters later announced she would tour the United Kingdom in April of 2023.[28]

On 27 January 2023, Peters released "Body Better", the lead single from her second album, calling it one of her "most honest songs ever".[29] Following this, on 15 February 2023, Peters announced the release of her second album, The Good Witch, alongside its track list, which was released on 23 June 2023, describing it as her own "twisted version of a breakup album".[30] With this album, Peters became the youngest solo British female artist in almost a decade to chart number one on the UK Charts, after Ella Henderson in 2014.[31] She released a deluxe version on 27 October 2023, which included six additional tracks.[32] Peters won the inaugural Rolling Stone UK Breakthrough Award in 2023.[33] Peters made her film debut in the 2024 Amazon Prime romantic comedy How to Date Billy Walsh as herself.[34] Peters opened for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on 19 August 2024.[35]

Artistry and influences

Peters possesses a soprano voice.[36] She is a self described "massive fan" of Taylor Swift, considering Swift a "formative" influence on her music, and expressed admiration for English-Irish girl group Girls Aloud and English artist Lily Allen.[7] [37] She names F. Scott Fitzgerald and Donna Tartt as her literary influences.[38] She has also cited Arctic Monkeys, My Chemical Romance, Florence and the Machine, All Time Low and Fall Out Boy as influences in her more pop rock songs.

Discography

See main article: Maisie Peters discography and List of songs recorded by Maisie Peters.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020TryingBuskerGuest star; Episode: "The Ex-Girlfriend"
2022Never Mind the BuzzcocksHerselfPanelist; 1 episode
2024How to Date Billy WalshCameo

Tours

Headlining act

Opening act

Awards and nominations

AwardYearNominee(s) CategoryResult
Hollywood Music in Media Awards2021"Neck of the Woods"Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series[46]
Rolling Stone UK Awards2023HerselfBreakthrough Award
Trinity College DublinAllii Proelio Award[47]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Your query : Creator's Name begins with PETERS MAISIE on any territories (Domestic works). International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC). January 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20180123052005/http://iswcnet.cisac.org/MWI/result/list.do?pageNumber=1&localEngineCode=999. 23 January 2018. live.
  2. Web site: Prajwal. Maisie Peters Has 60 Thousand People Wish Her on Her 22nd Birthday. HollywoodMask. 31 May 2022. 16 January 2023. 16 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230116105408/https://hollywoodmask.com/p/maisie-peters-birthday.html. live.
  3. News: DeSantis . Rachel . 6 May 2022 . Meet Maisie Peters, the Singer-Songwriter Poised to Be Pop's Next Big Thing: 'My Music Is Me' . . 7 May 2022 . 22 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922073247/https://people.com/music/meet-maisie-peters-pops-next-big-thing/ . live .
  4. Web site: Maisie Peters Shows Love to Sister in Her 'Brooklyn' Video. Hollywood Mask. 16 August 2021.
  5. News: Singer Maisie Peters talks with Long Island kids . Courtney . Crimmins . Zachary . Corallo . Charlie . McCarthy . Kate . Supper . . 4 July 2019 . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003101/https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/maisie-peters-interview-kidsday-h19862 . live .
  6. Web site: 12 June 2019 . One To Watch: Maisie Peters . . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003057/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-to-watch-maisie-peters__25348/ . live .
  7. News: Maisie Peters: Meet the singer who's been snapped up by Ed Sheeran . Savage . Mark . . 15 June 2021 . 15 June 2021 . 15 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210615113507/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57468169.amp . live .
  8. Web site: Maisie Peters wins Steyning Grammar School annual talent show. 6 March 2015. Great British Life.
  9. News: Maisie Peters: The Steyning singer who rose to fame on YouTube now touring with Ed Sheeran . Megan . Stanley . . 13 February 2022 . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003059/https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/whats-on/maisie-peters-steyning-singer-who-6651883 . live .
  10. Web site: Alumni. Ariel Company Theatre. 29 September 2023.
  11. Maisie Peters – Underdressed – Live On The Ayala Show . YouTube . 22 June 2016 . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011052040/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WZctL5I4E0 . live .
  12. News: Maisie Peters reveals the 2 best pieces of advice Ed Sheeran has given her, and 1 involves liquor bottles with 'little hats' . Callie . Ahlgrim . . 30 March 2022 . 11 October 2022 . 29 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230429001953/https://www.insider.com/maisie-peters-ed-sheeran-best-advice-interview-2022-3 . live .
  13. News: Dorogy . Kelly McCafferty . 21 November 2018 . EP Review: 'Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket' Introduces The Charming Maisie Peters to the World . Atwood Magazine . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190930024138/http://atwoodmagazine.com/mpdj-maisie-peters-dressed-too-nice-jacket-review/ . 30 September 2019.
  14. News: Bruton . Louise . 30 March 2019 . Maisie Peters: Our New VBF . . live . limited . https://web.archive.org/web/20190905044105/https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/maisie-peters-our-new-vbf-1.3835159 . 5 September 2019.
  15. News: Dorogy . Kelly McCafferty . 16 October 2019 . Songs, Stories and Middle Eights: An Interview with Maisie Peters . Atwood Magazine . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003056/https://atwoodmagazine.com/mspt-maisie-peters-2019-interview/ . live .
  16. News: SIMS . MELANIE J. . 7 February 2020 . Review: Powerhouse roster makes "Birds of Prey" album fun . . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003057/https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-reviews-b87c1857d4e23fa036a8c41ba357456a . live .
  17. News: Westmeath Star Announces Irish And UK Tour . . 28 February 2020 . 28 February 2020 . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522135419/https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/westmeath-star-announces-irish-and-uk-tour/ . live .
  18. News: 10 Reasons Singer-Songwriter Maisie Peters Should Be All Over Your Radar . KATE . BRENNAN . . 2 December 2020 . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003055/https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/47992952/embed/47993280/p . live .
  19. Web site: Maisie Peters on "Funeral" featuring James Bay on Apple Music . . 6 May 2021 . 7 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507034251/https://music.apple.com/gb/post/1565993443 . live .
  20. News: Khosla . Proma . 20 May 2021 . Behind the moving pop songs of Apple TV+'s 'Trying' . . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003057/https://mashable.com/article/trying-apple-tv-maisie-peters-interview . live .
  21. Web site: Maisie Peters Book Club (@mpbookclub). Instagram. 9 June 2020. 7 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220907030753/https://www.instagram.com/mpbookclub/. live.
  22. News: Maisie Peters signs to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records. Music Week. 15 June 2021. 15 June 2021. 15 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210615130330/https://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/maisie-peters-signs-to-ed-sheeran-s-gingerbread-man-records/083497. live.
  23. News: Murray . Robin . 15 June 2021 . Maisie Peters Details Debut Album 'You Signed Up For This' . . 20 June 2021 . 8 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211008134349/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/maisie-peters-details-debut-album-you-signed-up-for-this . live .
  24. News: 3 September 2021 . Kanye West's Donda debuts at Number 1 on Official UK Albums Chart . . 21 September 2021 . 3 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903182949/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/kanye-west-s-donda-debuts-at-number-1-on-official-uk-albums-chart__33947/ . live .
  25. Web site: Maisie Peters . . 5 March 2021 . 11 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210311010701/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/52122/maisie-peters/ . live .
  26. Web site: Q&A: Maisie Peters on role models, literary inspiration, songwriting. Washington Square News. 3 March 2022. 2 April 2023. 2 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020642/https://nyunews.com/arts/music/2022/03/03/maisie-peters-interview/. live.
  27. News: Richards . Will . 2 June 2022 . Maisie Peters recruits Matt Maltese for new version of 'Cate's Brother' . . 22 June 2022 . 22 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220622093920/https://www.nme.com/news/music/maisie-peters-recruits-matt-maltese-for-new-version-of-cates-brother-3239071 . live .
  28. News: Maisie Peters has released her new single, 'Not Another Rockstar', and announced a run of intimate UK live shows . Finlay . Holden . . 7 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011003055/https://readdork.com/news/maisie-peters-new-single-not-another-rockstar-new-uk-tour-announced/ . live .
  29. Web site: Lexi. Lane. Maisie Peters Grapples With An Ex Wanting Another 'Body Better' On Her 'Most Personal' New Single. UPROXX. 27 January 2023. 29 January 2023. 29 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129062756/https://uproxx.com/pop/maisie-peters-body-better-new-song/. live.
  30. Web site: Maisie Peters Announces "Twisted Version of a Breakup Album" The Good Witch. DIY. 15 February 2023. 15 February 2023. 15 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215145427/https://diymag.com/news/maisie-peters-album-the-good-witch. live.
  31. Web site: Carl. Smith. Maisie Peters becomes youngest British female solo artist to claim Number 1 album in almost a decade with The Good Witch. 30 June 2023. Official Charts Company.
  32. Web site: Taylor . Sam . 27 October 2023 . Maisie Peters has released a deluxe album featuring six new tracks: "I wasn't finished telling certain stories" . 30 October 2023 . Dork.
  33. Nick. Reilly. Maisie Peters wins Breakthrough Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards in collaboration with Rémy Martin. Rolling Stone. 23 November 2023.
  34. Web site: Samantha. Olsen. Everything We Know About Prime Video's How to Date Billy Walsh. Seventeen. 28 June 2024.
  35. Web site: Taylor Swift Adds 5 Opening Acts to London Eras Tour Dates: 'Love Their Music' . 2024-08-05 . Peoplemag . en.
  36. News: Maisie Peters shows the duality of young adulthood on You Signed up for This . Hailey . Wharram . . 8 October 2021 . 5 May 2022 . 27 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627120228/https://georgetownvoice.com/2021/10/08/you-signed-up-for-this/ . live .
  37. Web site: How Taylor Swift inspired a new generation of singer-songwriters, in their own words . 2024-05-13 . Business Insider.
  38. Web site: Peter. Johnstone. Free Perranporth gig for upcoming singer songwriter. 7 September 2017.
  39. Web site: Emmy. Mack. Ed Sheeran Support Act Maisie Peters Announces Debut Australian Headline Shows. 1 November 2022. musicfeeds.com.au. 2 April 2023. 2 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020636/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/ed-sheeran-support-act-maisie-peters-announces-debut-australian-headline-shows/. live.
  40. Web site: Alexandra. Reymond. Maisie Peters schedules run of UK dates for April 2023. 10 August 2022. hey-alex.com. 2 April 2023. 2 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020654/https://www.hey-alex.com/news/maisie-peters-tour-uk-brixton-april-2023-concert-tickets-prices-places-dates/. live.
  41. News: Rigotti . Alex . Maisie Peters announces acoustic 'An Evening With The Good Witch' Tour . 15 June 2023 . . 26 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529113306/https://diymag.com/news/maisie-peters-acoustic-tour . live .
  42. Web site: Megan. LaPierre. Maisie Peters Plots 2023 North American Tour. 27 March 2023. exclaim.ca. 10 April 2023. 10 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230410033805/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/maisie_peters_plots_2023_north_american_tour. live.
  43. News: Tom. Skinner. Maisie Peters announces 'Road To Wembley' 2023 UK and Ireland tour. DIY. 27 April 2023. 20 June 2023.
  44. Web site: Hollie. Geraghty. Maisie Peters adds extra dates to UK and European tour. NME. 23 August 2023.
  45. Web site: Courtney. Fry. Maisie Peters is bringing her magical tour over for her biggest Aussie shows to date. 14 June 2023. Triple j.
  46. Web site: 17 November 2021 . 2021 Music in Visual Media Nomination . live . https://archive.today/20211118170800/https://www.hmmawards.com/2021-music-in-visual-media-nominations/ . 18 November 2021 . 1 December 2022 . Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
  47. Web site: Peters . Maisie . honoured to be given the alli proelio award by trinity college today i truly will always and forever be written by sally rooney <3 . . 26 October 2023.

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