Nieve Ella talks new album ‘How Long Will It Take?’: “The world is crumbling day by day, so we might as well just be open and honest”

Nieve Ella has announced her long anticipated debut album ‘How Long Will It Take?’ along with details of a 2026 UK tour. Speaking to NME, she shared how she’s embracing some of her biggest insecurities to unlock her most ambitious sound yet. READ MORE: On the cover: Nieve Ella just wants to have fun Set for release on October 16 and featuring huge singles ‘Drive’ and ‘Bite Back’, as well as the deeply personal ‘Standing On A Pane Of Glass’ the album comes on the heels of three critically acclaimed EPs from the former NME cover star – with the alt-pop singer ready to tackle more vulnerable subject matter, but lean into a newfound sense of confidence along the way. “It’s been a long journey,” she told NME over Zoom. “I’ve been releasing music for four years now, so I’ve got to this point now where I’m so ready to cement what my sound is and what I want to say.” The title of ‘How Long Will It Take?’ comes from the feeling of self-doubt that emerges in your 20s – as you navigate identity, relationships and self-worth, and start to realise that “growing up” is meant to be an ongoing, messy process. Check out the full interview with Ella below, where she revealed how working on the 11 tr...