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Live Review: WATCH: Niia 'Generation Blue' (Official Video)

19 January 2014 | 12:00 am | Lauren Payne

Niia is the wonderful voice behind this track 'Generation Blue', a ballad that you can't escape from.

NIIA is our new obsession. Her intricately dark vocals captivate you and make you bow down to her greatness, she's a force to be reckoned with and we can't get enough.

With a sound that mixes pop with atmospheric synths and a small jazz influence, NIIA has created a sound that can be easily picked out from the crowd, she's the red cherry on top of your Christmas cake.

NIIA has her debut album in the works and hopefully we will see it in the near future, but the first song to emerge from her album is what has taken our eye. 'Generation Blue' has a sweet yet menacing atmosphere that will draw you in and not make you want to stop listening.

The track's soft synths follow a strong string section through 'Generation Blue' with her deep vocals towering over everything. This could most definitely be carried out beautifully with just voice alone, however the simple melody definitely adds to it's power.

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The video is as simple as the track and flows naturally with little to no control over what is supposed to happen. A fire burns a newspaper down until it is just ash to reveal NIIA herself sitting behind it. It's simple, eye-catching and addictive.

This is only the first taste of this vocalist's work and soon, we will be able to hear more of the wonderful tracks that will be featured on her debut album. The is no release date as of yet, all we know is that it's expected in 2014.

Words by Lauren Payne

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