Establishing the mood with an ethereal synthscape, astral bells and a moody bassline, Nównøis opens Like a River with an experimental and enchanting energy that seamlessly blends the sultry vibes of R&B with the immersive depth of trip-hop.
Like a River showcases Nównøis’s extraordinary talent in self-producing music, featuring intricate harmonies and metaphorical depth with a personal twist. The track employs the metaphor of a river’s relentless flow to highlight the artist’s unwavering dedication to her craft amidst life’s unpredictability. Adding a personal touch to the musical narrative, the cover art, a painting by Nównøis’s childhood friend, infuses the single with additional layers of personal history and emotional resonance.
We deeply connect with the dimensional nature of the opus, and the tangible neuroplasticity that manifests with the divergent sonic themes and escapist notions as Nównøis invites us to break free from reality.
Nównøis offers a heartfelt glimpse into the song’s inspiration, and confesses, “You might know the feeling when something compels you to continue working; in my case, writing and sharing music, even as a new mother with limited time. I wrote this song during those confusing and stressful moments when you’re trying to give 200% and feel like you’re losing your sanity.”
The single also marks another fruitful collaboration with Lnoer, who mastered the track. Following their previous successful projects, including the well-received Making Headway”= and the freshly released The Ashrain Cometh, their latest partnership further highlights their strong creative synergy. “I’m a big fan of every Nównøis track released, and to me, Like a River is the most quintessential Nównøis song yet. It was a pleasure to assist with the mastering of this track, and a privilege to dive into this river of sound,” shared Lnoer.
As Nównøis gears up for her upcoming album, we learn that Like a River offers an enticing preview of the thematic richness and musical depth that will characterize her new work. Fans can look forward to a few more singles this year before the album’s release. The artist also encourages fans to subscribe to her YouTube channel, where she is developing an exciting new content series.
Like a River is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital music platforms. For more information on Nównøis and her upcoming projects, please visit www.nownois.com and follow her on social media. We have added Like a River to our New Music Spotlight playlist and TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream Nównøis‘s exquisite wider discography, and anticipate future releases from the star.