British-Indonesian singer-songwriter Nadia Kadek is proof that little introductions can make a big impression, as she announced her return with a new single, "Always Almost Losing You." In its place, she extends an invitation to some of the quietest, most intimate spaces, where openness meets craft in a fashion that can seem both timeless and profoundly of the moment. The track, a cut from her forthcoming EP "Green Car" to be released on 17th October via Transgressive, highlights Kadek's crystalline voice, which floats with ease over swirling, intricate indie-folk instrumentation.
There's an urgency to her voice, a warmth that embraces without overwhelming, and a lyrical honesty that intimates experiences that feel deeply personal and somehow profoundly universal. Recorded at the tranquil Hook Studios in the Oxfordshire Countryside and the iconic Studio 13 with Damon Albarn, "Always Almost Losing You" benefits from the mutual touch of Riccardo Damian and Jamie Biles. The controlled approach gives every musical nuance room to breathe, and the song's emotional journey feels entirely organic. It's a song that quietly edges forward before adding textures that build its emotional weight, a testament to Kadek's ability to let storytelling guide his music rather than spectacle.
Nadia Kadek may be only 22, but her music evokes a maturity beyond her years. Raised in rural Norfolk and now living in London, she channels the quiet ache of her upbringing into songs that probe grief, growth, and forgiveness. Her approach prioritizes weighty lyricism and a genuine connection over trends or algorithmic formulas, drawing comparisons to artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Adrianne Lenker by sharing her emotionally candid nature, which lingers long after the song is over. "Always Almost Losing You" is a tender introduction to the raw, introspective world of Nadia Kadek, and a promise of more to come. For those starved for music that whispers but hits hard, the track is utterly irresistible. Kadek's EP bodes well for more of this intimate, emotionally rich journey, and for a singer-songwriter whose artistry feels destined to cut right through.
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