Introducing: Naomi Elisa

Surrey-based singer-songwriter Naomi Elisa is carving out a space for raw honesty in modern music. Known for her emotionally unfiltered storytelling, Naomi turns real-life vulnerability, resilience, and human connection into intimate, soul-stirring songs. Her latest release, “Shadow,” dropped on 19th November and has already earned BBC Radio support — airing on Thursday and again on Saturday night — marking a powerful moment in her rising journey.

A tribute to the kind of person who shows up for you at your lowest, “Shadow” captures the quiet strength of loyalty and the comfort of being truly seen. Now available across all major platforms, the track showcases Naomi’s gift for blending sincerity with beautifully crafted melody.

Body: SYML 

This is a song I can listen to daily and never get bored. The tone and meaning in his voice coupled with the simple but effective production cuts through anything I’m thinking about at the time and makes me listen. I relate with him as I also try not to complicate my song writing and prefer the simple but effective technique.

Cut my hair: beaux

Beaux’s voice in this song is honest and genuine. He writes like a story which is something I’ve always done. I also like to use harmony in some sections of my songs like he’s done here.  His use of  melody with no words is also a thing I like to do in many of my songs. I relate so much to this one.

Riverside: Agnes Obel 

Agnes’s voice is one I have always loved. It sounds pure and holy. Her use of strings is also beautiful and it’s a vibe I’ve often lent on when trying to convey emotion and variation. This song is the kind that sticks in my head like a sweet fragrance.

Shadowfeet: Brooke Fraser 

I have been able to listen to Brooke’s music in a different way since I’ve been song writing more myself. I like the turns she makes in her music and sometimes it’s unexpected but always wanted. She is a wordsmith and a great singer, she’s also great live. Like Brooke, I like to create intrigue in my songs without being to avant-garde. 

Berlin: RY X

This song is always one I come back to. It’s inspiring and creates an atmosphere right from the start. He’s the kind of person I can imagine would be the presence in a room from people respecting him and his creativity. His song writing has always influenced mine.