Ninush

Nina Lim, known by her childhood nickname Ninush, is a London-based violinist. Her musical journey began at the age of seven when she started playing the violin. She later undertook six years of classical violin training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. During her studies, she developed performance anxiety, which led her to explore alternative musical environments. She started songwriting as a hobby with producer Sam Tsang, whose encouragement led her towards public performance.

In 2022, Lim’s career took a significant turn when she began filling in for Black Country, New Road’s usual violinist, Georgia Ellery, on tour. This experience marked her first exposure to live music outside classical settings, playing small shows at venues like the Windmill in Brixton. This immersion in the Windmill scene helped her overcome her performance anxiety. She then became a session musician in London, working with artists such as Holly Humberstone, Little Simz, Jockstrap, Geordie Greep, Jade, and Anne-Marie. In 2025, she supported Shura at Bush Hall.

Following her touring experiences, Lim focused on her solo material, leading to the release of her debut solo EP, “The Flowers I See You In,” on February 6, 2026. The EP features singles like “The End” and “Stardoll,” drawn from her early songwriting sessions. “I Don’t Mind” was released in November 2025 as a single from the EP. “The Flowers I See You In” was the inaugural release for The Bird Records, a label co-founded by Black Country, New Road drummer Charlie Wayne and Mita De. Lim designed the album artwork, which was converted into a lino print by her friend Katie Broderick. The EP, produced by Sam Tsang, features piano and string-led compositions and explores themes of isolation and personal grief, including the loss of her father.