Naations

Naations are an Australian electronic music duo composed of singer, songwriter Nat Dunn and producer Nicholas Routledge and established in 2016.^[1] They are best known for their collaborations with Duke Dumont and Hayden James

Naations
Origin	Australia
Years active	2016–present
Labels	First Access Records (2018—present)
Members	Nat Dunn Nicholas Routledge
Website	www.naations.com

Career

In 2015, Natalie Dunn featured on two of Routledge's tracks (as Nicky Night Time).^[2] Naations was formed in 2016^[1] and released their debut release "Kingdom" in August 2016. Their follow up single "Alive" was their introduction to UK radio, and gained support from BBC Radio 1.^[3] In June 2017, their collaboration with Duke Dumont and Gorgon City reached the top 40 in the United Kingdom.

The duo signed with First Access Records in 2018 and released "Touch Me" in March 2018, the first release on the label.^[4]

The duo's debut EP Teardrop was released in September 2018 and supported Anne-Marie on her 2018 Australian tour.^[5]

Discography

Extended plays

Title	EP details
Teardrop	Released: 21 September 2018[6][7] Formats: digital download, streaming Label: Access Records

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles released as lead artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		NZ Hot[8]
"Kingdom"[9]	2016	—	non album singles
"Alive"[10]	2017	—
"Want Me More"[11][3]		—
"Touch Me"[12]	2018	—
"Air & Water"[13]		—	Teardrop
"Longtime"[14]		—
"Nowhere to Go"[15](with Hayden James)	2019	26	Between Us (Hayden James album)
"Do It Right"[16]		—	TBA

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		UK [17]	IRE [18]
"Don't Say Away"[19] (King Henry featuring Naations)	2016	—	—	Don't Say Away (EP)
"Real Life"[20] (Duke Dumont with Gorgon City featuring Naations)	2017	31	70	Escape
"Let It Go"[21] (Gorgon City featuring Naations)	2018	—	—

References

1. "Artist of the Week: No. 213 NAATIONS". mysticsons. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
2. "LISTEN : Naations – Kingdom". auspOp. August 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
3. "Australian Duo NAATIONS Release New Single Want Me More". broadwayworld. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
4. "Industrial Strength: March 27". The Music Network. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
5. "Anne-Marie, NAATIONS at Trak Lounge Bar". the music. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
6. "Teardrop by Naations". Apple Music. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
7. "NAATIONS Announce Highly Anticipated Debut Album Teardrop". broadwayworld. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
9. ""Kingdom" by Naations - single". Apple Music. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
10. ""Alive" by Naations - single". Apple Music. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
11. ""Want Me More" by Naations - single". Apple Music. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
12. ""Touch Me" by Naations - single". Apple Music. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
13. ""Air & Water" by Naations - single". Apple Music. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
14. "Exclusive: Interview with NAATIONS". celebmix. 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
15. Fuamoli Sose, Sose (2 May 2019). "First Spin: Hayden James gives an insight into his long-awaited debut album with 'Nowhere To Go'". Triple J. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
16. ""Do It Right" by Naations - single". Apple Music. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
17. "Duke Dumont". Officialcharts.com/. Official Charts Company.
18. "Discography Duke Dumont". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
19. "Don't Say Away by Gorgon City & Naations". Apple Music. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
20. ""Real Life" featuring Naations". 2 June 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
21. "Let It Go (Remixes) by Gorgon City & Naations". Apple Music. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.