néomí, the project of Surinamese/Dutch folk-pop singer-songwriter Neomi Speelman, recently returned with her sophomore EP, After, via PIAS.
We previously shared lead single “I Could Never Leave” and turn our focus today on EP standout, “Oh My Darling.”
It’s a sparse but fulfilling wholesome slice of folk that channels elements of chamber pop that remind of some of the earlier work of Andrew Bird. There is a reflective and somber nature, that is delivered with a piercing yet reflective tone.
Speaking about “Oh My Darling”, she adds:
“I always talk about my broken heart right? Well in this song I sing about 2 past loves who aren’t in my life anymore like they were. It is quite funny that it’s a song where I sing about a ‘she’ and a ‘he’ at the same time. So if people hadn’t figured out where I find love…now they know haha! This song is about being able to miss bits and pieces of someone, even though you’ve moved on, even though you’re ok with the choices that have been made and most importantly, even though you’ve found another love. A love that you, of course, take seriously. I believe that in all the love you find, you’ll take life lessons with you. Some good, some bad. So when I wrote this song, just walking down the street being reminded by nature what I missed from my girlfriend but found in my boyfriend at that time. If this makes any sense to you then great, if not just listen to the song and let yourself be carried away. (I hope)”
Enjoy a spin of “Oh My Darling” now below.
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