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NIA ARCHIVES LUV LIKE

Producer, songwriter and visual artist Nia Archives has blown us away with her addictive new single 'Luv Like'. Expertly navigating hectic jungle beats, lo-fi guitar work twiddles in the distance as gliding double bass parts bring an irresistible groove to the piece. Managing to balance harsh and gentle elements with ease, Archives' vocals are warm and laid-back, whilst long ethereal delays add to the track's dancier disposition. On the surface the lyrics seem celebratory, exuding the kind of excitement you feel when falling in love. However, she explains: “at first listen this track sounds like a typical love song, for me, when creating it, I was writing about my personal struggle with body dysmorphia. Throughout the track I am pondering how someone could love someone through their highs and lows, loving freely flaws and all.” Listen to 'Luv Like' here now. -Holly Mullineaux 

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