Nova Miller

Nova Miller
Background information
Born (2001-07-29) July 29, 2001
Genres Pop, R&B, Dance, Acoustic
Occupation(s) Recording Artist, Dancer, Actor,
Instruments Voice, Guitar, Piano
Years active 2014–Present
Labels

21:12 Entertainment-Universal Music (2015-2016) 21:12 Entertainment (2014–Present)

BMG Recordings / 21:12 Entertainment 2017–Present
Associated acts

Lolene, Jack & Jack, Jacob Sartorius, John Legend, Carmit Bachar

Carson Lueders, Yohio

Astrid Fanny Granström (born July 29, 2001), known professionally as Nova Miller, is a Swedish singer, dancer, actress and multi instrumentalist from Stockholm.

Career

Nova Miller was discovered by British artist, writer and music executive Lolene Everett, at age twelve in a Stockholm dance school[1][2]

Lolene gave her the name 'Nova Miller' "Because she reminded me of an exploding supernova star" and signed Fanny to her label 21:12 Entertainment[3] where she continues to develop, mentor and manage Nova's career and rise to fame.

In the spring of 2015, 21:12 Entertainment signed Miller to Universal Music and on June 12, 2015 Nova released her debut track "Supernova".[4][5]

The song reached Spotify's viral chart.[6] The lyrics are about "shining your brightest in difficult circumstances", which relates to Miller’s experiences with bullying at school and online.[7][6][8]

Miller released a second song "Singin in the Rain" on September 25, 2015, and shot a music video in Los Angeles.[1][2] The video was choreographed by Carmit Bachar from The Pussycat Dolls and made its digital premiere on popular US music blog, PopCrush.[9][1]

Miller released an original Christmas single 'My Perfect Christmas' on November 25, 2015. The single received highly positive reviews, being named #13 out of 100 Best Christmas songs of all time by Swedish newspaper Expressen.[10]

May 27, 2016 Nova released the retro pop track 'So Good' inspired by James Brown I got you (I feel Good) via 21:12 Entertainment after parting ways with Universal for wanting a more 'international' sound and career.[11] The song went viral reaching 750,000 streams in its early release with a highly positive international media response.[12][13] Fellow Swedish pop star Zara Larsson released a song and album called So Good shortly after Nova with fans believing Zara took inspiration from Nova including the retro flavour.

The music video was premiered by MTV[14] on 27 June[15] Popstar! magazine featured the US premiere. [16]

Nova Miller performing at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, Calif.

Miller has a five octave vocal range [17] (2017) [13] In 2017, Miller joined Jacob Sartorius on The Last Text World Tour during his Stockholm tour stop.[18][19]


Nova plays the lead role of 'Mitsuha' in the biggest Japanese anime movie of all time outside of Japan Your Name for Sweden which premiered in cinemas April 12, 2017. The film also co stars fellow pop star Yohio Nova Miller Your Name Other acting appearances include playing the lead in hit show Svansen i kläm.[20] Nova is also the voice of 4th Power Puff Girl, Bliss.


Nova has released her highly anticipated debut EP 'Yellow' and released the first single, “Anything For U” on Aug. 18, 2017.[21] The music video for “Anything For U” debuted on Just Jared, Jr. on Aug. 17, 2016. Miller described the feeling of the song as “goose bump feelings you get at the start of a new relationship."[22]

Nova's second single off her debut EP, Turn Up The Fire as reached almost 4 million views on YouTube. The track debuted on On Air With Ryan Seacrest.[23]

Influences

Miller draws her inspiration from artists such as Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and Christina Aguilera.[24][2] Miller has said she hopes her music can inspire and empower young people to feel good about themselves.[7] Nova often wears a 'crown' on her head as a reminder to keep her head up stay positive against insecurities.

"Some people ask me why I always wear a crown’ on my head she told Popstar magazine[25] "You know, it’s a reminder to keep my head up and stay focused. A lot of people will tell you that you are not good enough, we say this to ourselves sometimes (I know I do) I’ve also experienced bullying and I’m not ashamed to say it hurts, so my crown keeps my head high[26]

Nova Miller at Rockbjörnen in Stockholm in 2017

Nova often describes her guitar as her best friend.

Appearances

Miller has made appearances on several popular Swedish TV shows such as Bingolotto and TV4 Nyhetsmorgon.[27] and Kalle Moraeus Moreous Med Mera Nova Miller Moraeus Med Mera She has also opened for many large acts, including Jacob Sartorius Nova Miller Jacob Sartorius and American pop-rap duo Jack and Jack.[28] In 2018, Nova performed on Grattis Kronprincessan, an annual live television broadcast where honoured Swedish artist perform in celebration of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden's birthday. Nova has also collaborated with Puma on her single Not Your Number. The campaign was shot by Tim Milgram and features viral dancers Jade Chynoweth, Jojo Gomez and Cache Melvin.

Discography

Singles

Single Release Date Album
Supernova June 12, 2015[29] Non-album single
Singing in the Rain Sept. 25, 2015[30] Non-album single
My Perfect Christmas Nov. 27, 2015[31] Non-album single
So Good May 27, 2016[32] Non-album single
Anything for U Aug. 18, 2017[21] Non-album single
Turn Up the Fire Jan, 26, 2018 Non-album single

References

  1. 1 2 3 "En intervju med Nova Miller". Being Blogged (in Swedish). Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  2. 1 2 3
  3. ↑ "HOME". 21:12 Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  4. ↑ Gustafsson, Anders. "Nova, 13, har fått skivkontrakt". Mitt i. Archived from the original on 2015-06-20. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  5. ↑ POSTEN, NACKA VÄRMDÖ. "Nova ska bli en ny stjärna". www.nvp.se. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  6. 1 2 "I helgen festas det loss i hamnen". VLT. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  7. 1 2 "I helgen festas det loss i hamnen". VLT. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  8. ↑ "Premiär: Se videon till Nova Millers nya låt nu". Expressen. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  9. ↑ "Nova Miller Gets Her Head in the Clouds in 'Singin' In The Rain' Video: Premiere". PopCrush. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  10. ↑ David Lillemägi (2015-06-12). "Premiär: Se videon till Nova Millers nya låt nu | Nöje | Expressen". Expressen.se. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  11. ↑ "So Good - Single by Nova Miller on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  12. ↑ Desk, BWW News. "VIDEO: John Legend Find Nova Miller Debuts Music Video for 'So Good'". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  13. 1 2 "Nova Millers nya musik video 'So Good' har premiär på MTV och USA-superbloggen Popstar!". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  14. ↑ "Nova Miller - So Good - Artists - MTV". MTV.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  15. ↑ "POPSTAR! » EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Nova Miller's "So Good" Music Video!". www.popstaronline.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  16. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Nova Miller's "So Good" Music Video! - POPSTAR!". Popstaronline.com. 2016-06-20. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  17. ↑ "Nova Millers nya musik video 'So Good' har premiär på MTV och... - 21:12 Entertainment". Mynewsdesk.com. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  18. ↑ r, N. o v a M. i l l e (2017-02-16). "finally am able to announce that I will be opening for @jacobsartorius the 23:rd of feb in Stockholm/fryshuset! Hope to see u guys therepic.twitter.com/94UfbOAXsF". @novamillermusic. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  19. ↑ "Jacob Sartorius + Nova Miller - Fryshuset - Stockholm - 23 februari 2017". gigguide.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  20. ↑ "Nova Miller vill ta världen med storm | Aftonbladet". Aftonbladet.se. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  21. 1 2 Anything for U - Single by Nova Miller on Apple Music, 2017-08-18, retrieved 2017-09-07
  22. ↑ Jr, Just Jared (2017-08-17). "You need to see @NovaMillerMusic's new video for #AnythingForYou, and we've got the exclusive premiere!http://www.justjaredjr.com/2017/08/17/nova-miller-debuts-video-for-anything-for-u-watch-now-exclusive/ …". @justjaredjr. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  23. ↑ Sierra Marquina (2018-01-25). "Exclusive: Nova Miller Drops Hot New Track "Turn Up the Fire" | Ryan Seacrest | On Air with Ryan Seacrest". Onairwithryan.iheart.com. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  24. ↑ "PopCrush Presents: Nova Miller". PopCrush. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  25. ↑ "POPSTAR!". www.popstaronline.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  26. ↑ "Get Down With Nova Miller | Glitter Magazine". Glitter Magazine. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  27. ↑ "John Legends favorit vilar upp sig i Boden - Articles - www.duonoje.se". duonoje.se. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  28. ↑ "Svenska Nova Miller förband till Jack & Jack". MaloneyConcerts. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  29. ↑ Supernova - Single by Nova Miller on Apple Music, 2015-06-12, retrieved 2017-09-07
  30. ↑ Singin in the Rain - Single by Nova Miller on Apple Music, 2015-09-25, retrieved 2017-09-07
  31. ↑ My Perfect Christmas - Single by Nova Miller on Apple Music, 2015-11-27, retrieved 2017-09-07
  32. ↑ So Good - Single by Nova Miller on Apple Music, 2016-05-27, retrieved 2017-09-07
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