The Nivens has been played on NTS in shows including Post Punk Britain, featured first on 12 May 2023. Songs played include Yesterday.

The Nivens were an indiepop sensation from Northumberland in the north-east of England. They were active from 1987 to 1990 and released a flexi and 2 singles. Their debut single Yesterday was originally released on the Woosh label in January 1989 (reaching the indie top 10) and was recently re-released on the Optic Nerve record label.