Rippling 80s-esque drums and an industrial bass line fused with celestial frequencies and pop-inspired stomps set the vibe for Nika Taleghani‘s latest single Back and Forth, as she reminisces with the intimate lyrics “We were both young only twelve years old, first kiss in the stairwell and crying home…”
The song expands to tell the story of a recent romantic relationship that our protagonist was involved in. Speaking on the track, Nika says, “There was a great deal of emotional pain that I experienced with this relationship. I wanted to capture the constant loop of the emotional “back and forth” of the relationship. I want my listeners to know that this is a normal thing that can occur in every relationship.”
We love the vulnerability that Nika shares on the Back and Forth with the lyrics, “and this pain is making me go insane…”
Production is immersive and profound, coupled with the artist’s unique range, wisdom and brand of storytelling, as she paints a picture of the complicated scenario.
When discussing her influences, Nika cites Adele, Céline Dion and Taylor Swift. “I started journaling when I was young and as I got older, I relied on it to cope with whatever I was dealing with in the outside world. It was a great mechanism for me to channel my inner emotions and thoughts.”
“Writing a song was one thing but then putting it to music and working in a studio for hours on end was a whole other level of exposing myself. But the truth was that I had something deeper inside of me, pushing me forward”, continues the rising artist from Boston when discussing her creative process.
We have added Back and Forth to our New Music Spotlight playlist and have been listening to Nika Taleghani‘s debut single, The Cave as well!