ABOUT
NEAV is the alter-ego of gifted young singer/songwriter Niamh Watson. Born in Scotland and based just north of Sydney Australia, NEAV is finalising her debut EP, collaborating with the likes of Mario Späte (Washington, Montaigne); Jess Dess (King Princess, Kelly Rowland, Brockhampton); Rod McCormack (Paul Kelly, Gina Jeffreys); David Turley (Millie Turner); and Tristan Barton (Greta Stanley) to create her dark pop infused music. NEAV has released three singles to date and has received high praise from Rolling Stone Australia, and Triple J.
Still only 18 years old, NEAV's burgeoning reputation as a live performer has seen her open for and share a stage with artists such as Greta Stanley, Bec Sandridge, Imogen Clark, Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird, Little Quirks, Elaskia, Amy Vee, Molly Millington and The Sea Gypsies in well known venues across Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast.
As a prolific songwriter, NEAV has been the recipient of various awards and accolades. She took out first place in the Pop/Contemporary category of 'The Australian Songwriting Awards 2020'; received 'The Songwriting Prize 2020'; and in the same year, received a coveted nomination for the 'APRA AMCOS/ASA Songwriter of the Year'. In previous years she contributed lyrics and vocals to the Independent Music Awards nominated Album 'Elevacion' by Puerto Rican band SACH, was a finalist in the UK Song Academy 'Young International Songwriter of the Year' competition and has twice been a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
NEAV is signed to ORiGiN Music Publishing (publishing home of Gotye, Megan Washington, Lior) and Sydney based boutique independent record label Double Drummer (Greta Stanley, Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird, Dominic Breen).
BUILT
THE
SAME
"A stellar new release, 'Built The Same' has allowed NEAV to delve further into emotive songwriting by exploring new themes and sounds."
- Thomas Bedward,
Broken 8 Records
TALKING
TO
THE
DEVIL
"a dark piece of brooding electronic pop which sees NEAV sharing powerful vocals across a luscious instrumental bed"
- Tyler Jenke,
Rolling Stone Australia
- Claire Mooney,
Triple J
SILENCE
SONG
"full of twists, turns, atmosphere, curiosity and stellar vocals. It reels you in and keeps you hooked. I love it."
Tyler Jenke
The future is extremely bright for NEAV.
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Tommy Faith
Declan Byrne
NEAV has star power.
Say one thing about NEAV, she can absolutely SING.