Naations Explained

Naations
Origin:Australia
Years Active:2016–present
Label: (2018—present)
Associated Acts:Van She, Duke Dumont, Hayden James
Current Members:

Naations are an Australian electronic music duo composed of singer, songwriter Nat Dunn and producer Nicholas Routledge and established in 2016. They are best known for their collaborations with Duke Dumont and Hayden James

Career

In 2015, Natalie Dunn featured on two of Routledge's tracks (as Nicky Night Time).[1] Naations was formed in 2016[2] and released their debut release "Kingdom" in August 2016. Their follow up single "Alive" was their introduction to UK radio, and gained support from BBC Radio 1. In June 2017, their collaboration with Duke Dumont and Gorgon City reached the top 40 in the United Kingdom.

The duo signed with First Access Records in 2018 and released "Touch Me" in March 2018, the first release on the label.[3]

The duo's debut EP Teardrop was released in September 2018 and supported Anne-Marie on her 2018 Australian tour.[4]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
NZ
Hot
[7]
"Kingdom"[8] 2016rowspan="4"
"Alive"[9] 2017
"Want Me More"[10] [11]
"Touch Me"[12] 2018
"Air & Water"[13] Teardrop
"Longtime"[14]
"Nowhere to Go"[15] 201926 Between Us (Hayden James album)
"Do It Right"[16]

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[17]
IRE
[18]
"Don't Say Away"[19]
(King Henry featuring Naations)
2016Don't Say Away (EP)
"Real Life"[20]
(Duke Dumont with Gorgon City featuring Naations)
201731 70Escape
"Let It Go"[21]
(Gorgon City featuring Naations)
2018

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LISTEN : Naations – Kingdom. auspOp. August 2016. 21 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Artist of the Week: No. 213 NAATIONS. mysticsons. 12 October 2018. 21 March 2021.
  3. Web site: Industrial Strength: March 27. The Music Network. 27 March 2018. 21 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Anne-Marie, NAATIONS at Trak Lounge Bar. the music. 18 October 2018. 21 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Teardrop by Naations. Apple Music. 21 September 2018. 21 March 2021.
  6. Web site: NAATIONS Announce Highly Anticipated Debut Album Teardrop. broadwayworld. 21 September 2018. 21 March 2021.
  7. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 13 May 2019. 21 March 2021.
  8. Web site: "Kingdom" by Naations - single. Apple Music . 17 August 2016 . 21 March 2021.
  9. Web site: "Alive" by Naations - single. Apple Music . 7 April 2017. 21 March 2021.
  10. Web site: "Want Me More" by Naations - single. Apple Music . 7 April 2017. 21 March 2021.
  11. Web site: Australian Duo NAATIONS Release New Single Want Me More. broadwayworld. 16 October 2017. 21 March 2021.
  12. Web site: "Touch Me" by Naations - single. Apple Music . 23 March 2018. 21 March 2021.
  13. Web site: "Air & Water" by Naations - single. Apple Music . 27 July 2018. 21 March 2021.
  14. Web site: Exclusive: Interview with NAATIONS. celebmix . 2018. 21 March 2021.
  15. Web site: First Spin: Hayden James gives an insight into his long-awaited debut album with 'Nowhere To Go'. Fuamoli Sose. Sose. 2 May 2019. Triple J. 5 May 2019.
  16. Web site: "Do It Right" by Naations - single. Apple Music . 6 September 2019. 21 March 2021.
  17. Web site: Duke Dumont. Official Charts Company. Officialcharts.com/.
  18. Web site: Discography Duke Dumont. Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  19. Web site: Don't Say Away by Gorgon City & Naations . 5 October 2018 . Apple Music . 21 March 2021.
  20. Web site: "Real Life" featuring Naations. 2 June 2017. 21 March 2021.
  21. Web site: Let It Go (Remixes) by Gorgon City & Naations . 5 October 2018 . Apple Music . 21 March 2021.