Sienna Spiro
Sienna Spiro | |
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Spiro in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 28 September 2005[1] London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Label | Capitol |
| Publisher | Sony Music Publishing |
Sienna Spiro (stylised in all caps; born 28 September 2005) is an English singer-songwriter. Known for her distinct and powerful mezzo-soprano voice, she began sharing viral singing videos on TikTok in 2021. She started releasing music in 2024, including "Maybe", which became her debut on the UK Singles Chart. She released Sink Now, Swim Later, her debut extended play, in February 2025. Her breakthrough success came with the release of "Die on This Hill", which charted in numerous countries.
Early life
Spiro was born on 28 September 2005 in London, England. The daughter of Arabella and Glenn Spiro, a jeweler, she has one brother, Joe, and two sisters, Talia and Skylar.[4][5] Spiro is Jewish.[6] Her mother is involved with Tikva UK, a non-profit supporting at-risk Jewish children in Ukraine.[7][8]
At age 10, Spiro began writing songs, inspired by musicians such as Etta James and Frank Sinatra, as well as a range of hip-hop artists from the early 2000s.[2] Spiro attended Francis Holland School, Sloane Square [9] and East London Arts & Music, before dropping out at 16 to pursue her music career full-time.[10]
Career
In 2021, Spiro began posting videos of herself singing on the social media app TikTok. After numerous viral videos, of both covers and original music, Spiro amassed a following.[2] She released her debut single, "Need Me", on 24 May 2024.[2]
Spiro's second single, "Maybe", was released in August 2024.[11] The song peaked at No. 45 on the Official Singles Chart.[12] Later that month, she performed at All Points East festival at Victoria Park, London.[13] Her third single, "Taxi Driver", was released in October 2024.[14][15] It was followed by "Back to Blonde", her fourth single, in November 2024.[16][17] After the release, she was billed a "musician to watch" for 2025 by Dazed.[18] In January 2025, she released the song "Butterfly Effect".[19][20] Alongside its release, she announced the release of her debut extended play (EP), Sink Now, Swim Later.[21] It was released on 21 February 2025 and includes all of her previous singles, alongside three new songs.[22]
In May 2025, Spiro released the song "Dream Police".[23] It was followed by "You Stole the Show" in July, as well as her first tour across the United Kingdom in September.[24] In October, Spiro released the track "Die on This Hill". It became a breakthrough track for Spiro,[3] reaching number 9 on the UK singles chart.[12] Following its release, she signed a global publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing.[25] She was also nominated for the Critics' Choice accolade at the 2026 Brit Awards.[26]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Sink Now, Swim Later |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [12] |
AUS [27] |
BEL (FL) [28] |
CAN [29] |
IRE [30] |
NLD [31] |
NOR [32] |
NZ [33] |
SWE [34] |
US [35] | ||||
| "Need Me" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sink Now, Swim Later | |
| "Maybe" | 45 | — | — | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Taxi Driver" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Back to Blonde" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Butterfly Effect" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Dream Police" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | TBA | ||
| "You Stole the Show" | 26 | 93 | — | 78 | 25 | 51 | 32 | — | 98 | 55 |
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| "Die on This Hill" | 9 | 19 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | |||
| "The Visitor" | 2026 | 11 | 52 | — | 46 | 14 | 45 | 27 | 33 | 17 | 43 | ||
| "—" denotes recording that did not chart in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CelebMix Awards | Breakout Artist | Herself | Nominated | [39] |
| Notion New Music Awards | Best New Jazz / Funk / Soul | Nominated | [40] | ||
| 2026 | Brit Awards | Critics' Choice | Nominated | [41] |
References
- ^ Spiro, Sienna (28 September 2025). And it’s my birthday so you should definitely make a video #thankyou – via TikTok.
- ^ a b c d e "Get To Know: Sienna Spiro". New Wave Mag. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Who Is Sienna Spiro? As her soulful single Die On This Hill heads for the Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Royce-Greensill, Sarah (8 June 2016). "Glenn Spiro, Britain's master jeweller, opens spectacular salon in Norman Hartnell's former atelier". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ Peretz, Evgenia (8 August 2005). "The Lady and the Heel". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ VevoDSCVR (11 July 2025). SIENNA SPIRO - Introducing Sienna Spiro | Vevo DSCVR. Retrieved 8 February 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ben David, Daniel (8 May 2025). "'Tikva pulled me out of neglect and poverty and gave me a home". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Concern for orphans in Odessa homes". The Jewish Chronicle. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ Holland, Francis (4 March 2019). "Morison Verse Competition 2019". Francis Holland School - Sloane Square. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ "Sienna Spiro Is Wise Beyond Her Years". Ssense.com. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Solomon-Brady, Harvey. "Sienna Spiro unveils soulful second single 'Maybe'". Why Now. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Sienna Spiro". Official Charts. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ Murray, Robin. "Sienna Spiro Soars On New Single 'MAYBE.'". Clash. Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Fan, Leah. "Sienna Spiro Releases Metaphoric Symphony 'Taxi Driver'". New Wave Mag. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Lane, Vincent. "SIENNA SPIRO Spills Her Heart Out On Single "TAXI DRIVER"". The Garnette Report. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Sienna Spiro announces introspective debut EP Sink Now, Swim Later". Tunefountain.com. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Olivia Dean, Pa Salieu & Squid In Wonderlist". Wonderland. Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Pace-McCarrick, Solomon. "10 musicians to watch in 2025". Dazed. Archived from the original on 18 January 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Lane, Vincent. "Sienna Spiro Releases New Single "Butterfly Effect"". The Garnette Report. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Kyakilika, Mapesho. "Sienna Spiro releases 'BUTTERFLY EFFECT' and announces debut EP 'SINK NOW, SWIM LATER'". New Wave Mag. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Tyler Damara Kelly. "Sienna Spiro announces her debut EP, SINK NOW, SWIM LATER". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Sienna Spiro announces debut EP Sink Now, Swim Later out February 21". Universal Music. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Sienna Spiro unveils new track, "Dream Police"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ "Sienna Spiro Returns With 'You Stole The Show'". Clash. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ "Sony Music Publishing signs breakthrough UK singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro". Music Week. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ "Brits Critics' Choice nominees revealed". BBC News. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Peaks in Australia:
- "You Stole the Show": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 9 February 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1875. Australian Recording Industry Association. 9 February 2026. p. 4.
- "Die on This Hill": "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- "The Visitor": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 March 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1881. Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 March 2026. p. 4.
- ^ "Sienna Spiro – Die On This Hill" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Peaks in Canada:
- "You Stole the Show" and "Die on This Hill": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- "The Visitor": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ Peaks in Ireland:
- All except noted: "Sienna Spiro". Official Charts. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- "Maybe": "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 3, 2026)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ "Sienna Spiro – Die On This Hill". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ Peaks in Norway:
- "You Stole the Show": "Singel 2026 uke 03". IFPI Norge. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- "Die on This Hill": "Singel 2026 uke 05". IFPI Norge. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- "The Visitor": "Singel 2026 uke 12". IFPI Norge. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- "The Visitor": "Official Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ^ Peaks in Sweden:
- "You Stole the Show": "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 3, 2026". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- "Die on This Hill": "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 4, 2026". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- "The Visitor": "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12, 2026". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ Peaks on the Billboard Hot 100:
- "You Stole the Show" and "Die on This Hill": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- "The Visitor": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "British certifications – Sienna Spiro". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 March 2026. Type Sienna Spiro in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "Canadian certifications – Sienna Spiro". Music Canada. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Sienna Spiro". Radioscope. Retrieved 13 February 2026. Type Sienna Spiro in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ^ "CelebMix Awards 2025: The Nominees". Celebmix.com. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Announcing the NOTION New Music Award Nominees". Notion. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, and Sienna Spiro shortlisted for 2026 BRITs Critics' Choice Award". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 December 2025.