You know what’s easier than following around your fave pop stars, day in, day out, to see what they’re up to right that minute? Asking them. This month, we nab Nieve Ella.
7:30AM → My alarm goes off, and I lie in bed for another half an hour watching TikToks. I tend to watch Keelin Moncrieff as she inspires me to get up, have a wash and put a more positive outlook on the day. As much as I love going to the studio, I do find it hard to get out of a comfy, warm bed, and my brain doesn’t start working until 1pm. I stay at my friend Fred’s house and he’ll normally offer me some porridge with bird seeds and magical honey that I’ll decline.
9:00am → I’ll finally start getting ready. Usually, I’m still in bed, holding a mirror in one hand and a makeup brush in the other. I have to put on a YouTube video, either an Emergency Intercom or Never Mind podcast or Imogenation, as I would otherwise go back to sleep.
10:30am → I’m out the door feeling slightly more alive! I put on my headphones and try to hype myself up with whatever I’m currently listening to. I’ll walk down the road imagining I’m in the Truman Show and then start sprinting for my train because I am never on time.
12:00pm → I’ll arrive at the studio sweating because I’ve probably run for two more trains and a bus by now, carrying my whole life in a bag from Primark. When I get in, I usually give the low down of my week to whoever I’m working with, as it helps to get us in a creative mood. I overshare a lot, but I can’t work and create if I’m not being completely open. I try to give the impression I’m cool and mysterious, but ten minutes in, and I’ve told them my whole life story.
2:00pm → HUNGRY NOW. If I’m with Finn (my guitarist/co-writer/bestie), I make him go to Lidl with me to scoff the whole of the bakery section, and then, because we are health kings, add a smoothie to the basket. As soon as we’re back at the studio, it’s time for Super Noodles for the added nutritional benefit!
