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, her favourite 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 18 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]
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.
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.
The NSW Music Prize is an annual award series founded by Sound NSW, a division of the state government. It awards a $160,000 prize pool across five awards. It commenced in 2025.
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