Silence Is Loud

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Still AOTY. Catch her on tour! Last year at primavera I was a bit bored of guitars and randomly walked into the amphitheater where Nia was making the whole crowd dance. Since then I’ve been a huge fan (that was my best gig 2023) and will travel to Copenhagen to see her in a few weeks again (and Cassandra Jenkins two days before!)

Just biked home from a pretty boring Tindersticks gig with this amazing album in my ears. Love it to bits and was home fast! My only 5/5 this year. Start with Unfinished business and continue on with that business!

I was caught off guard with this album—expecting the typical high-energy from tracks like "Bad Gyals" and "Baiana," I found something far more introspective. Initially, I thought I needed more upbeat jungle vibes, but after a few listens, especially on a night drive, I realized the beauty in its softness.

The standout track, "Unfinished Business," with its perfect reprise, beautifully caps off the album, which closes on a nostalgic note. Although it leans heavily on familiar territory and might not explore a broad range of styles, it perfectly captures the essence of new love and comfort.

For those open to a shift, this album is a journey worth taking. Its introspective depths are a refreshing contrast to the artist's… More

I was a big fan of the singles and have been following her for years. I think that this only scratches the surface of her potential. The personal and introspective lyrics contrast the music well, but the jungle and d&b instrumentation isn't dynamic or complex enough. That said, this is a breath of fresh air and no singular track was bad, but when put together, the lack of diversity gets a bit fatiguing. She is definitely one to watch for electronic music moving forward.

I never thoroughly acquainted myself with the jungle genre but if this is what it sounds like then I definitely should! Some strong material on here. However, I need to lower the rating a tiny bit due to NA’s vocals being a bit weak at times.

But still, great stuff.

Stand out tracks: “Silence Is Loud” & “So Tell Me…”