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With the release of her first EP, 2021's Headz Gone West, Nia Archives immediately hit a sweet spot, seamlessly blending jungle's head-rush breakbeats with the laid-back introspection of neo-soul. Two further EPs improved on the formula, and the singer/producer won numerous awards, establishing herself at the forefront of jungle's resurgence in popularity. Silence Is Loud, her second major-label release (following 2023's Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against tha Wall EP, which topped the U.K. dance charts) and first full-length, is her most accessible work so far, sharpening the production values but otherwise maintaining the qualities and characteristics of her previous work. The album was co-produced and co-written by Ethan P. Flynn, known for his work with FKA twigs, Jockstrap, Black Country, New Road, and others. Two of the highlights of Nia's previous EPs, the reflective "So Tell Me..." and the more bass-heavy "Forbidden Feelingz," make repeat appearances on the album. The opening title track is one of Nia's most intense, thrilling songs, with howling distortion and heavy 4/4 kicks cloaking lyrics about feeling lost without someone, and not wanting to be found. "Crowded Roomz" similarly addresses feelings of isolation, specifically when she's performing on tour. The breezy, summery love song "Cards on the Table" is one of the album's most carefree moments, but nearly every other track surges with anxiety and doubt, from relationship troubles to family frustrations. Yet it all goes down easily and thrillingly due to the winning combination of slamming breakbeats and Nia's charming personality, as well as the chiming guitar melodies influenced by samba and dreamy indie rock. Even though her lyrics can be a bit on-the-nose at times, she's always sincere, and her best songs are fully relatable. No one else is making jungle that's this introspective while staying true to the genre's sound system roots, sounding raw enough to ignite a rave yet catchy enough for the radio.
© Paul Simpson /TiVo
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Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, Music Production, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Keyboards, Organ, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Organ, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, Clavichord, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, Music Production, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Clavichord, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Music Production, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Jakwob, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Nia Archives, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Foundry Mastering, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2021 HIJINXX
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, Mellotron, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, Music Production, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Bouzouki, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, Clavichord, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, Music Production, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Organ, Synthesizer, Clavichord, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Felix Stephens, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Matt Colton, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Boddy, Mixer, Music Production, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Ethan P. Flynn, Producer, Engineer, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Synth Bass, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lilian Nuthall, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ed Thomas, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jakwob, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - James Jacob, ComposerLyricist - Nia Archives, Producer, Vocals, Drum Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2024 Nia Archives
Album review
With the release of her first EP, 2021's Headz Gone West, Nia Archives immediately hit a sweet spot, seamlessly blending jungle's head-rush breakbeats with the laid-back introspection of neo-soul. Two further EPs improved on the formula, and the singer/producer won numerous awards, establishing herself at the forefront of jungle's resurgence in popularity. Silence Is Loud, her second major-label release (following 2023's Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against tha Wall EP, which topped the U.K. dance charts) and first full-length, is her most accessible work so far, sharpening the production values but otherwise maintaining the qualities and characteristics of her previous work. The album was co-produced and co-written by Ethan P. Flynn, known for his work with FKA twigs, Jockstrap, Black Country, New Road, and others. Two of the highlights of Nia's previous EPs, the reflective "So Tell Me..." and the more bass-heavy "Forbidden Feelingz," make repeat appearances on the album. The opening title track is one of Nia's most intense, thrilling songs, with howling distortion and heavy 4/4 kicks cloaking lyrics about feeling lost without someone, and not wanting to be found. "Crowded Roomz" similarly addresses feelings of isolation, specifically when she's performing on tour. The breezy, summery love song "Cards on the Table" is one of the album's most carefree moments, but nearly every other track surges with anxiety and doubt, from relationship troubles to family frustrations. Yet it all goes down easily and thrillingly due to the winning combination of slamming breakbeats and Nia's charming personality, as well as the chiming guitar melodies influenced by samba and dreamy indie rock. Even though her lyrics can be a bit on-the-nose at times, she's always sincere, and her best songs are fully relatable. No one else is making jungle that's this introspective while staying true to the genre's sound system roots, sounding raw enough to ignite a rave yet catchy enough for the radio.
© Paul Simpson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:15
- Main artists: Nia Archives
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal-Island Records Ltd.
- Genre: Electronic
© 2024 Nia Archives ℗ 2024 Nia Archives
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