Nelda is a London-based singer-songwriter and educator who’s been making an impact with her original sonic vision since her debut single “Idnlybily” in 2020. The talented songwriter, vocalist and pianist first shared her original sonic vision back in 2020 with the release of her debut single “Idnlybily.”
Followed up by a series of singles throughout that year, in 2021 she shared her first full-length record with the thirteen-track album, Let Me Rise. After a hiatus from releasing music, this year she’s returned with new material and an ambitious project; a concept album about voluntary displacement, set to be released this July.
To create this album, Nelda conducted interviews with foreign songwriters currently based in London, collaborating with each to co-write a song based on the main themes discovered. The result is a diverse collection of tracks representing voices from around the world from countries including Brazil, Nigeria, Argentina, Australia, Slovakia, Italy, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Greece, Cyprus and Latvia.
Bringing us the first taste of her sophomore album, she shares the lead single titled “Everything Is Scary,” a song co-written with Italian songwriter Viola Ugolini which explores the apprehension and uncertainty of moving to a new country, where familiar faces and places are replaced with unfamiliarity and the need to learn everything anew. Musically, “Everything Is Scary” is a jazz pop outing that perfectly complements the song’s theme, distilling themes of leaving home and having to discover everything for ourselves in a new place.
Brought in by the gentle flutter of piano notes, the rattle of hi hats ushers in the laid back snap of the beat as Nelda’s soulful voice rides above to spin elegant melodies above. With a mellow groove from the bassline, the graceful piano backing forms a dreamy arrangement as Nelda’s dazzling vocal performance presents her poignant lyricism via engaging melodies to craft a truly charming sound of enduring jazz-tinged pop music.
Developing with lush backing vocals and subtly catchy leads, “Everything Is Scary” serves up an enticing musical experience from start to finish. Hinting at the alluring music that she’s set to deliver with her forthcoming album, the LP’s second single, “Home is Where I Go,” is set to drop at the end of this month as Nelda continues to share her stunning sound with a meaningful context.
Listen to Everything Is Scary below
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