Music

The aspiring singer on her big brother Paul, dueting with Phoebe Bridgers, & chasing her dreams.

It’s veryGilmore Girls, she says of her hometown Maynooth.

It was such a funny experience.

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Mescal went viral earlier this year when she enthusiastically celebratedPaul Mescals surprise Oscar nomination forAftersun.

Mescal was slightly unsure how to react at first.

OK guys.Stop following my Twitter.This is the app where I talk aboutGilmore Girls, she wrote in response.

Donnacha Mescal, Paul Mescal, and Nell Mescal at a Vanity Fair party in March 2023

That was a pinch yourself moment, Mescal says, but also so terrifying.

Mescals loved ones have always been creative, she says, revealing their family history.

Theyre sort of like Maynooths own Von Trapp family, Mescal agrees.

A string of festival dates and opening slots with some of her musical heroes lie ahead for Mescal.

Next month, shell be supporting Hampshire-born singer Birdy at her Dublin show.

Theres no point in a miserable song with no redemption.

And its about getting a little bit of revenge, maybe.

You have to have it!

Learn more about Nell Mescal in her Bustle Booth questionnaire, below.

In The Bustle Booth

What’s your coffee order?

On the rare occasion I get a coffee, its an iced oat latte with hazelnut syrup.

What are the saved weather locations on your phone?

Its the big three really: London, Maynooth, Los Angeles.

Whats your sign?

I am a Taurus sun with an Aries moon and a Leo rising.

Take from that what you will!

Favourite overused movie quote?

and it makes me laugh every time.

What was your favourite cartoon as a kid?

I would watch that every night.

But also if we are talking really young, I would sayFifi And The Flower TotsorStrawberry Shortcake.

Whats one movie or TV show you’re currently obsessed with?

Im a serial rewatcher and Ive seenSuccessiona few times now.The Last Of Usis incredible, too.

That third episode killed me.

The strawberry scene is my screensaver at the moment.

Who is your celeb idol?

I think she is really f*cking cool.

If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?

Me and my dad have been sayingHuntedwould be the most fun reality show to do.

Or maybeThe Great British Bake Off.

Go-to karaoke song?

You will NEVER catch me doing karaoke.

Whats something thats inspiring you lately?

They are so talented and hard working.

What is something you would want people to say about you?