Nia Archives is a British producer and vocalist whose throwback jungle beats act as a bed for timeless emotional content. New song "Luv Like," premiering above, fits the template exactly.
Upbeat drums whizz and bang as the tempo drives things into overdrive. Meanwhile, underneath the madness Nia opens up about her complicated feelings regarding self image and finding confidence in her appearance.
The track is the latest taste of her upcoming EP Forbidden Feelingz, set for release on March 10. "Luv Like" comes with a lo-fi video shot in Manchester, where Nia moved to a few years ago and discovered a love of all things rave.
The video won't do much for the perception that it rains a lot in the north west of England but Nia's energy and soul shines through the gray skies and unavoidable puddles.
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