Emerging Amsterdam-based, Kurdish artist Naaz has dropped the new single, ‘Uproot’. In the track, she deviates from standard pop structure and leans into an eclectic sound influenced by hip-hop drums, folk guitars and Middle Eastern-influenced vocal melodies. Her commitment to underpinning her memorable pop with experimentalism is comparable to the likes of Caroline Polachek. “The song touches on feelings of being trapped, loneliness, and sometimes having to do things you don't want to do just to survive,” she explains. “Despite these obstacles, the longing to grow and break free from these constraints remains strong. The song emphasises resilience and the desire for freedom and growth.” The track is paired with a self-directed short film that you can check out now. -Dan Peeke