"Nishla kindly took the time to chat with us about her new album, including the collaborators she worked with on its visual direction, her love of storytelling, and where she plans to go from here..."

"Soft and sensuous, drawing the listener into the emotions expressed making it almost a personal experience."

"Singer and writer Nishla Smith is about to launch her debut album, Friends with Monsters (Whirlwind Recordings). She is a natural storyteller and the album is a set of inventive narratives around the subject of night-time restlessness."

"Alors qu'elle dévoilera son premier album Friends with Monsters, Nishla Smith nous plonge dans son univers jazzy aux allures de conte de fées dans le clip de son nouveau single Friends with Monsters..."

"The rising star singer shares her imaginative video for her new single."

"Charming, lyrically strong, toothsome and homespun, 'Up' is a tuneful original from the sleeplessness-themed studio album Friends With Monsters to be released in November by Whirlwind..."

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"Nishla will be joined by pianist Tom Harris, who will be performing with her throughout May on various livestreams."

"We’re very pleased to announce our next signing – Nishla Smith joins the Whirlwind family with her debut album 'Friends with Monsters', out this Autumn."

"Led by Leeds saxophonist/composer Emma Johnson and singer/composer Nishla Smith, Night Porter will create four melodic, evocative and experiential songs tethered to specific types of space: trees, water, garden and buildings."

"Ulita is a new Northern voice in music-driven theatre, focused on creating immersive, visceral work from unexpected points of view."

"‘The Secret Elevator’ encourages the playful side in all of us, revelling in the creativity and wonder in the world and inviting us to do the same."