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Nicole Issa’s music gives you the hug you need after a breakup. The essence of a gentle friend that gives you space to mourn and the energy to heal and keep going.
Hailing from Sydney’s South-West, the indie-pop artist and songwriter is a masterful storyteller. Through a seamless blend of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, Nicole creates a sonic journey through the emotional landscapes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
Nicole is currently in the release cycle for her debut EP, Bring It Back To Me, out on July 31st.
Her first single, ‘Shadow’, was featured on BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop show, with Maia Beth describing her music as a “hug in song form.” Building on that momentum, her second single, “Cliché”, has resonated locally, with Tiffi from Triple J calling it a “folk pop banger” and naming Nicole “one to keep an eye on.”
Nicole turns more inward with her third single, I Don’t Know Myself, her most vulnerable release to date. It is with this release that she embarked on her first tour, playing shows in Sydney and Melbourne to raise funds for Endometriosis Australia.
Now, with the release of Bring It Back To Me, Nicole presents her most complete body of work yet. The EP tells the story of a young woman learning about herself through the defining moments of her twenties. From falling in love with both a person and a story, to navigating chronic illness, heartbreak and self-worth, the record traces the journey back to the person she was always meant to become.
To celebrate the release, Nicole will perform her debut EP launch show in Sydney in August, marking her biggest headline performance to date.
Nicole Issa continues to build international momentum following her recent Sofar Sounds US showcase tour. Her music has been featured by Live Nation's Ones To Watch and earned coverage from tastemaker outlets including EARMILK, CLOUT, Beach House Mag and Rotate Magazine, alongside radio support from BBC Radio 1, Triple J, Unearthed, FBi Radio, SYN and 4ZZZ.
Her singles Are You Really Worth It and Shadow received airplay on BBC Radio 1's Future Pop, while her recent releases have been featured on Spotify's ‘Hits Different’ playlist and Apple Music's ‘New Music Daily’ and ‘New In Pop’ playlists.
A 2025 participant in the inaugural APRA AMCOS 23% Mentorship Program, Nicole performed at BIGSOUND 2024 as a finalist in the JBL Martin Garrix Music Academy. Most recently, she was selected for The Annex Music Marketing Mentorship Program, continuing to expand her industry knowledge and international reach as both an artist and songwriter.
“I just want to write my truth and have people hear my story. I hope this small part of my story brings joy to other people’s lives.”
'Live From The Area'- Video Series
Live From The Area is a performance series rooted in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. “The Area” is what we call home, even when others misunderstand it. Each video is filmed in a place that shaped me, from family homes to local spaces that carry memory and meaning. The series accompanies my debut EP Bring It Back To Me and reflects its core idea: returning to the places, people and foundations that made me who I am.