Ninajirachi

Ninajirachi
Born
Nina Wilson

(1999-08-10) 10 August 1999
OriginCentral Coast, New South Wales, Australia
GenresElectronic
OccupationsDJ, producer
LabelsNLV Records
Websitewww.ninajirachi.com

Nina Jo Wilson (born 10 August 1999), better known by her stage name Ninajirachi, is an Australian electronic DJ and producer from the Central Coast, New South Wales.

Her debut album, I Love My Computer, was released on 8 August 2025 via Nina Las Vegas' record label. It received critical acclaim and swiftly propelled her to national recognition.[1] At the 2025 ARIA Music Awards, she garnered eight nominations, the most of any artist that year, and won Best Solo Artist, Breakthrough Artist, and Best Independent Release. She also won the Australian Music Prize, Breakthrough Artist of the Year for the NSW Music Prize, and Australian Album of the Year at the 2025 J Awards.

Early life

Wilson grew up in Kincumber on the Central Coast.[2] She attended Gosford High School.[3] While in high school Wilson worked at Yogurtland.[4]

Wilson taught herself electronic music production as a teenager, using FL Studio.[2] Her stage name is a combination of her first name and Jirachi, a Pokémon.[5]

Career

Wilson achieved breakthrough success with her 2017 single "Pure Luck" featuring Freya Staer, which received high rotation on triple j.[6] Nina was a finalist in triple j’s Unearthed High competition in both 2016 and 2017.[7][8] She released her debut EP Lapland in 2019.[9] In 2021, her collaborative EP True North with Kota Banks was named the 8th best album of the year by The Atlantic.

In 2021, Wilson developed the official demo project for Ableton Live 11, which was included for all users with the software's release, providing insights into her production techniques and demonstrating new features like comping, MPE, and updated audio effects.[10]

In June 2023, Wilson released "Shypop" with ISOxo.[11] Wilson's fourth EP 4x4 was released in November 2023.[12] Ninajirachi's fifth EP, Girl EDM was released on 14 May 2024.[13] In April 2025, 4×4 and Girl EDM were released as part of Record Store Day.[14]

On 8 August 2025, Wilson's debut album I Love My Computer was released. The album follows a theme of Wilson's relationship with her computer.[15] The album peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Charts,[16] and went on to garner eight nominations at the 2025 ARIA Awards, the most of any artist that year,[17] winning her three.[18] According to Paul Cashmere, her single "Fuck My Computer" was the "trigger for a breakout year, pulling global ears toward her glitch-pop and IDM-leaning production," and propelling her into the role of "one of Australia’s most important new electronic voices."[19]

Artistry

Wilson cites "nature, fantasy, science fiction, ideas of occult and magic" as influences on her music.[20]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date, label, release formats, selected chart positions and certifications shown
Title Studio album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[16]
I Love My Computer 12

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with release date, label and release formats shown
Title Mixtape details
Second Nature
  • Released: 2022
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
  • Label: NLV

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date, label, release formats, and album name shown
Title EP details
Lapland
  • Released: 17 February 2019[22][23]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: NLV
Blumiere
  • Released: June 2020
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: NLV
True North
(with Kota Banks)
  • Released: November 2020
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Ninajirachi, Kota Banks
4x4
  • Released: 10 November 2023[24]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: NLV
Girl EDM
  • Released: 14 May 2024[13]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: NLV

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with release date, label and release formats shown
Title Compilation album details
Girl EDM (Disc 1)
  • Released: 6 September 2024[25][26]
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
  • Label: NLV

Singles

List of singles, with year released, release formats, selected chart positions and certifications shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
"Undo U"[24] 2023 — 4x4
"All I Am"[27] 2025 — I Love My Computer
"Fuck My Computer"[28] —
"iPod Touch" —[A]
"Infohazard"[30] —
"It's You"[31] —
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes

  1. ^ "iPod Touch" did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart, but did peak at both number 15 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artists Singles Chart and number 20 on the ARIA Top 20 Dance Singles Chart on 2 February 2026.[29]

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Second Nature Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Nominated [32][33]
2025 Girl EDM Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Nominated [34]
Nina Wilson for Girl EDM Independent Producer of the Year Nominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2026 "iPod Touch" (Nina Wilson / Darcy Baylis) Song of the Year Shortlisted [35]

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 I Love My Computer Australian Music Prize Won [36]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony across all genres of Australian music. Ninajirachi has received eight nominations.[37]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 I Love My Computer Album of the Year Nominated [37][38]
Best Solo Artist Won
Breakthrough Artist Won
Best Dance/Electronic Release Nominated
Best Independent Release Won
Best Cover Art Nominated
Best Engineered Release Nominated
Best Produced Release Nominated

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 I Love My Computer Australian Album of the Year Won [39]
"Fuck My Computer" (directed by Ball Bass John) Australian Video of the Year Won

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Ninajirachi Best DJ Nominated [40]
Ninajirachi Best Producer Nominated
Ninajirachi Best Electronic Work Nominated

NSW Music Prize

The NSW Music Prize aims to "celebrate, support and incentivise" the NSW's most talented artists, with "the aim of inspiring the next generations of stars". It commenced in 2025.[41]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 girl EDM NSW Music Prize Nominated [42]
Ninajirachi NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year Won

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009.[43]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 "iPod Touch" Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition 2nd [44][45]

References

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  3. ^ "Meet your 2017 Unearthed High finalists". Triple J. 7 August 2017. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025.
  4. ^ Tremain, Frank (27 August 2025). "Ninajirachi Mediates Vegetable Debates". Junkee. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
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  8. ^ "Meet Your 2017 Unearthed High Finalists".
  9. ^ "INTERVIEW: Ninajrachi to play Party In The Paddock "I want to make people dance and make my set a big party"". Women In Pop. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Ninajirachi created the official Ableton demo project for Live 11". Liveschool. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  11. ^ "ISOxo and Ninajirachi Drop Adrenaline-Inducing Collaboration, "Shypop"". EDM.com. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Soak in the Glitchy Whimsy of Ninajirachi's Imaginative EP, "4x4"". 9 November 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Ninajirachi Announces New EP 'Girl EDM', Shares Dark Crystal Tour Dates". Music Feeds. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  14. ^ "You Am I and Royel Otis Join Record Store Day Australia 2025". The Music Network. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
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  16. ^ a b Peak chart positions in Australia:
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  29. ^ Peak chart positions for "iPod Touch":
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  38. ^ "Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi lead the 2025 ARIA Awards winners list". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
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  41. ^ "Finalists Unveiled for Inaugural NSW Music Prize". Billboard. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  42. ^ "Sydney hardcore punk band takes out Australia's 'most lucrative music award'". Sydney Morning Herald. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
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