Maisie Peters: Biography & Key Facts
Full Name: Maisie Hannah Peters
Date of Birth: May 28, 2000 (Age: 24 as of 2024)
Hometown: Chichester, West Sussex, England
Genres: Pop, Folk-Pop, Indie-Pop
Labels: Atlantic Records, Gingerbread Man Records (Ed Sheeran’s label)
Early Life & Career Beginnings
Maisie grew up in Chichester and started writing songs at a young age. She began her music journey by uploading original songs to YouTube, where she gained early attention for her relatable lyrics and soft, melodic voice.
Music Career & Breakthrough
In 2017, she released her first singles, “Place We Were Made” and “Birthday.”
Signed with Atlantic Records and released two EPs:
Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket (2018)
It’s Your Bed Babe, It’s Your Funeral (2019)
In 2021, she became the first artist signed to Ed Sheeran’s label, Gingerbread Man Records and released her debut album:
You Signed Up for This (2021) – featuring hits like “John Hughes Movie” and “Psycho.”
In 2023, she released her second album, The Good Witch, which debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart, making her the youngest British female solo artist to achieve this since 2014.
Musical Style & Influences
Maisie’s music blends storytelling lyrics, indie-pop melodies, and personal themes about love, heartbreak, and growing up. She cites Taylor Swift, Lily Allen, and Lorde as inspirations.