Song Review - Naomi Keyte - ‘Gillian’

Feb 19

REVIEW BY: ISABELLA URETA

**Previous Support for Naomi Keyte**

Winner of People's Choice Award (Folk) at SA Music Awards in 2020

Nominated for Best Folk, Best Female Artist, Best Release at 2017 Music SA Awards.

*"Naomi Keyte can hold a crowd in the palm of her hand, the entire room silent to the point you can hear a pin drop when she takes a breath."* **(Tone Deaf)**

*"Thoughtful and evocative, this is a striking album from a songwriter who is in a great creative space."* **(AU Review)**

"It's inspiring and beautiful to hear a song about lockdown that shows more than just the hardship. This is about a house, a home, a community brought together with friendships flourishing in tight confinement. There's beauty in the darkness." [About 'Greenhill'] **4 / 5 (Tommy Faith, Triple J)**

*"Really took me away for a moment there. Music that transports you to another place. Beautiful songwriting."* [About 'Travelling Woman'] **4 / 5 (Celline Narinli, Triple J)**

*"This has such a gorgeous, full, and melancholic build. Never thought feeling so sad could feel so good."* [About 'Travelling Woman'] **4 / 5 (Zan Rowe, Triple J)**

Single 'Undertow' Added to Double J Rotation

This track is beautiful, Naomi has a beautiful voice. This is the first time I’ve heard of this artist. She's got a good vibe and this song has super chill vibes. The words of the song I had to listen to a few times, I’m not too sure what it's about, but the song is really pretty and draws you in to want to listen more.

Something that she's finally found since she was 20 years old , she shares a moment with someone, or something, she keeps pulling away, I dunno but it's nice, I really enjoyed the song.

Keyte’s previous releases have seen support from NME, Tone Deaf, theMusic, AU Review, Triple J, Double J, Triple J Unearthed, the AMRAP Regional Charts and more, with the artist having also performed with the likes of Paul Kelly, Aldous Harding, Ainslie Wills and Luluc, as well as gracing the stage of renowned festivals including WOMADelaide, OzAsia Festival and Latitude (UK).

Filled with well-wishes and sweet indie-folk sentiments, Naomi Keyte’s new single ‘Gillian’ is out everywhere on February 4 - the second single from her forthcoming sophomore album.

About 'Gillian'
Written and performed by Naomi Keyte (vocals, guitar, piano)
Produced by Ben Talbot-Dunn
Mixed and mastered by Nick Huggins