Rising indie artist, nik., walks us through a meditative journey of self-discovery in her newest single, "clarity". This track is particularly interesting, as it's equal parts introspective and uplifting. The meaning in the lyrics is a little esoteric, but simple when you stop to think about it. Moving through events in life can feel like chaos. We're always trying to fulfill the expectations of others. Life can feel so overwhelming, like it's passing by too quickly to accomplish what we'd like to. "clarity" focuses on nik.'s struggle with the existentialism of turning 30 and how she ultimately overcame the pressure and negativity by embracing the chaos of reality. This track really made me sit and reflect on how I view my own life and the passing of time. One might even say it opens the mind for a moment of, well, clarity.
Musically, "clarity" is low, slow, and mellow. It has a sort of dreamy underwater feel to it. nik.'s R&B style vocals are like velvet across the simple instrumental. And the instrumental itself is so beautifully processed. It really gives off a sense of floating through the song, just as you'd float through the ocean. Everything is heavily filtered save for the vocals, almost foggy, and coated in a layer of reverb. It's actually really relaxing to the ear. The background vocals are ethereal, like spiritual little guides throughout the song. "clarity" is really something special, truly creating a space that feels like a temporal loop, so to speak. Time has stopped, we have a moment to breathe, to reflect, and to heal.
Sydney, Australia-based singer and songwriter, nik., debuted as a solo artist in 2021 with a unique cover of "Brother", originally by Matt Corby. Since then, shes taken the time to perfect her craft and focus on songwriting. 2024 is set to be an excellent year for her, beginning with this first single, "clarity", with plans for more in the near future. Described as being "fuelled by an addiction to coffee and a lust for travel", nik. is honestly the millennial artist the world needs right now. As someone gaining on 30 myself, I find myself resonating deeply with this song and with nik. as an artist. I sincerely loved this song and I absolutely can't wait to see what she releases next. You can hear "clarity" now on your favorite streaming service!
Written By Shelbi Baker
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