Surely, blonde, ridiculously gorgeous twin sisters from Australia wouldn't have much of a hard time making it in the music industry, right? All they had to do was moan all over a slinky electro-pop production, all while gyrating their way through a music video. That would've guaranteed major exposure, if not instant success. Which makes it all the more appealing that Mim and Liv Nervo did the exact opposite, preferring the cozy, profitable shade of writing and production duties over the harsh, demanding glare of the spotlight.
Mim and Liv, or NERVO, as they are now known, have indubitably paid their dues, especially taking into consideration how long they've been working towards their goal. A little over 5 years, that's how long, in which they've been writing and producing for a myriad of artists, including The Pussycat Dolls ("If I Was a Man"), Jordyn Taylor ("Everything that Matters"), Ke$ha ("Boots and Boys"), and Rachel Stevens ("Negotiate with Love"). They finally received their big break when, after being introduced to him through their manager, they co-wrote David Guetta's smash hit, "When Love Takes Over", alongside Kelly Rowland. That song garnered two Grammy nominations, winning one, and since then, it's been smooth-sailing for the Nervo twins.
They went on to perform as DJs across the globe, opening for Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tour, all while working with everyone from Kylie Minogue ("Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)") to famed Swedish DJ, Avicii ("You're Gonna Love Again"). The girls are now hard at work on their own debut album, having just released the highly addictive first single, "We're All No One," co-produced by Afrojack and Steve Aoki. It's safe to say they've definitely made it.
I first heard of the Nervo twins way back in 2007, when I came across a song of theirs titled "Spaghetti Bolonese". It was a soft pop/rock number that beared a resemblence to a ridiculous show tune, but I was strangely addicted to it. There was so much attitude in their lyrics, their delivery, that I couldn't help but get drawn in. Though now all traces of both pop/rock ditties and show tunes have thankfully disappeared, said attitude is still very much evident, not only in their music, but in their personas as well. From their decision to delay their debut album in order to perfect their craft, to their eccentric single choices, NERVO do not play by the rules.
Just take a listen to "We're All No One." With a line-up that reads like a who's who of the hottest dance producers in the biz right now decorating their debut (Mirwais, Armin van Buuren, Guetta, Afrojack, to name a few), they must have had their fair share of mainstream electro tracks to choose from as their debut single. Instead, they went with the almost alternative sounding/indie synth-pop of "No One" to introduce them as an act. A risky move, definitely, and even if the single doesn't exactly light the charts on fire, it's sure to accumulate a strong club following for the duo.
With their model-good looks and impressive discography, with spunky hooks and personas to match, NERVO are making a name for themselves slowly but surely. Until then, they should rest assure that, with everything they have and will accomplish, they are definitely not "No One"s. Not at all.
Mim and Liv, or NERVO, as they are now known, have indubitably paid their dues, especially taking into consideration how long they've been working towards their goal. A little over 5 years, that's how long, in which they've been writing and producing for a myriad of artists, including The Pussycat Dolls ("If I Was a Man"), Jordyn Taylor ("Everything that Matters"), Ke$ha ("Boots and Boys"), and Rachel Stevens ("Negotiate with Love"). They finally received their big break when, after being introduced to him through their manager, they co-wrote David Guetta's smash hit, "When Love Takes Over", alongside Kelly Rowland. That song garnered two Grammy nominations, winning one, and since then, it's been smooth-sailing for the Nervo twins.
They went on to perform as DJs across the globe, opening for Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tour, all while working with everyone from Kylie Minogue ("Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)") to famed Swedish DJ, Avicii ("You're Gonna Love Again"). The girls are now hard at work on their own debut album, having just released the highly addictive first single, "We're All No One," co-produced by Afrojack and Steve Aoki. It's safe to say they've definitely made it.
I first heard of the Nervo twins way back in 2007, when I came across a song of theirs titled "Spaghetti Bolonese". It was a soft pop/rock number that beared a resemblence to a ridiculous show tune, but I was strangely addicted to it. There was so much attitude in their lyrics, their delivery, that I couldn't help but get drawn in. Though now all traces of both pop/rock ditties and show tunes have thankfully disappeared, said attitude is still very much evident, not only in their music, but in their personas as well. From their decision to delay their debut album in order to perfect their craft, to their eccentric single choices, NERVO do not play by the rules.
Just take a listen to "We're All No One." With a line-up that reads like a who's who of the hottest dance producers in the biz right now decorating their debut (Mirwais, Armin van Buuren, Guetta, Afrojack, to name a few), they must have had their fair share of mainstream electro tracks to choose from as their debut single. Instead, they went with the almost alternative sounding/indie synth-pop of "No One" to introduce them as an act. A risky move, definitely, and even if the single doesn't exactly light the charts on fire, it's sure to accumulate a strong club following for the duo.
With their model-good looks and impressive discography, with spunky hooks and personas to match, NERVO are making a name for themselves slowly but surely. Until then, they should rest assure that, with everything they have and will accomplish, they are definitely not "No One"s. Not at all.
oh i saw them on britneys tour! they seem amazing, great post.