Do we have a feast for your ears Coasties! It’s been a big week for Central Coast artists joining Molly Millington’s success in taking out Triple J Unearthed Central Coast artist NEAV releases her cinematic pop debut EP ‘ELEGY’ today, featuring her new single ‘To Love’. With smooth sultry sounds, she is one to listen out for.
Inspired by fellow Australian artists such as Vera Blue and G-Flip, NEAV uses her voice as a true instrument whilst showcasing her innate ability to produce songs that are instantly memorable.
Collaborating with a talented group of musicians and producers to bring her musical vision to life NEAV has worked with some of the best to deliver her EP. From the likes of Mario Späte (Washington, Montaigne) to Jess Dess (King Princess, Brockhampton); Rod McCormack (Paul Kelly, Gina Jeffreys); David Turley (Millie Turner); and Tristan Barton (Greta Stanley). It’s no wonder that two of her songs (‘Silence Song’ in 2020 and ‘Tragic Drama’ in 2021) from her debut EP have already won honours at the national Australian Songwriters Association Awards.
NEAV comments; “ELEGY has been in the works since the beginning of 2020. Silence Song was the breakthrough track for me as it was the moment when I discovered who “NEAV” was sonically. I had written and released songs in the past but this one felt different. Little did I know it would act as the catalyst for my debut EP.”
Central Coast artist NEAV (aka Niamh Watson) releases her 6-track debut EP ‘Elegy’ today.
Proving she’s one of Australia’s most enthralling and brightest new artists on the scene right now at just 18, NEAV has a remarkably sophisticated approach to songwriting. As a brilliant live performer, she is already making a name for herself, opening for and sharing stages with artists such as Greta Stanley, Bec Sandridge, The Moving Stills, Dan Sultan, Imogen Clark, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird, Little Quirks and, of course, the Coast’s faves Elaskia and Molly Millington.
She writes from a place of heartfelt ideas with honesty and vulnerability. NEAV admits that she was extremely shy and didn’t say much throughout primary school, and no one knew she could sing or play guitar. She managed to hide that up until the very last day of primary school when she performed in the school talent show and ended up winning.
NEAV’s debut EP was recorded and mastered at The Nest in Surry Hills with Tristan Barton (Greta Stanley) and features 6 tracks.
“Working before, during and after lockdown periods with a group of super talented songwriters, producers and sound engineers has been a hectic yet beautiful experience. The rest of the EP came together afterwards, with each song that was created I challenged myself to be more vulnerable and push the boundaries of who “NEAV” is as an artist. We spent a long time deciding what songs made it onto the EP and made sure that they all fit the concept we went with regarding the title. Because of this, the finished project is something that I can truly say I am proud of and can’t wait for it to be out in the world.”
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Praise for NEAV
Say Goodbye: “NEAV’s clearly got the voice and the songs keep getting stronger with each release too!” – Declan Byrne, triple j
“Big vocal from you here NEAV amidst some subtly clever production.” – Tommy Faith, triple j Unearthed
“The future is extremely bright for NEAV” – Rolling Stone Australia
Debut EP ‘Elegy’ is out now via Double Drummer.
Learn more about NEAV at her online home here.
Be sure to give her a follow at on the gram.
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