Drawing us in with atmospheric vocalizations of an invitation to “run with me…”, and the title of the track, accompanied by a rhythmic guitar, NIVA opens Midnight Run with dimensionality and intrigue. The track expands with an ad-lib and a pristine pop vocal featuring the lyrics, “Midnight calling on the run, heartbeat rising one by one, heat is crawling through my skin, let the night just pull me in…”
We immediately connect with the metaphorical depth of the track and the cinematic allure that manifests. Naturally, the track would be great to run with and for hitting the gym, but we could also imagine it being featured in a powerful female-led superhero films like The Marvels, Madame Web, or Extraordinary.
The rhythmic build of the track is sublime and NIVA‘s delivery expands with dynamism to tap into a high emotional quotient that feels empowering. The guitar solo is transcendental and leads us to an epic EDM-build with glitched vocals and another dimensional instrumental segue.
The middle eight is a minimalist moment where NIVA‘s vocals are really able to shine before a fierce final reprise and guitar outro akin to a spiritual ascension. All in all the track is enthralling and keep us hypnotised throughout. The mix is flawless too, of course!
Fans of major pop stars like Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Zara Larsson would be able to connect with what NIVA stands for, and the track is perfect to inspire your own Midnight Run. The notions of escapism through the lyrics also feel highly zeitgeist, at a time when society needs it the most. The high-octane desire to be free and connect with one’s body feels important and necessary.
We have added Midnight Run to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of NIVA, including Ignite The Night, Hologram Crush, and Dance Electric.