
Originally from Slovakia and now based in the UK, Nina first gained widespread attention after winning the Radio_Head Award for Newcomer of the Year in 2021 (curated by Slovak national radio) for her debut single ‘Blue Sunray’. A graduate of the prestigious BRIT School in London — whose alumni include Amy Winehouse and Adele — she released her debut EP Pandemonium to critical acclaim. The EP’s standout track, ‘Moonlight’, was named Song of the Day by KEXP Radio (US), and Nina was soon featured on BBC Radio 6 Music, Under the Radar, Louder Than War, and Electronic Sound.
In 2024, she released her debut album Gentle Autopsy, which was awarded Best Slovak Album of the Year and received a nomination at the Czech Anděl Awards, further solidifying her position in the music scene.
Apart from actively exploring the world of film and TV composition, Nina has played over hundred of shows in the past years, including Hackney Church (London), Kino Šiška (Ljubljana), and Santeria (Milan), with festival highlights such as Eurosonic (Netherlands), The Great Escape (UK), Fusion Festival (Germany), Colours of Ostrava (Czech Republic), and Pohoda Festival (Slovakia), where she recently joined Damon Albarn on the main stage.
Nina Kohout is a sonic storyteller who pushes the boundaries of musical obedience, forming a constant conversation between invasive horror and fragile purity. Her music intertwines the haunting ambiance of ancient Slovak folklore, classical elements, and dark electronica.