What do you get if you cross a pop vocalist, an alt-rock guitarist, a funk
bassist and a metal drummer? That’s not some juvenile joke, rather it’s the
four members who comprise Bournemouth-based band NÆMA. The answer to my
opening gambit is a group who fuse their diverse influences into a unique
sound that can only be described as nu-alt-rock. NÆMA obviously have
confidence in the monster they’ve made because first cut ‘Blend In’ bursts
from the speakers with unbridled belief and finds the band nailing their
(bright) colours firmly to the mast. Attesting to the varied background of
each member, ‘Blend In’ (and, indeed, the whole EP) is bold and buoyant, and
fills every inch of sonic space.
Here’s a band who want to stand out from the crowd, discarding tired
rock clichés and replacing them with a fresh approach. However, NÆMA
haven’t completely ripped up the past, and fans of hard rock and metal
will find much to admire in the band’s groove-laden swing, yet there’s
no denying tracks such as ‘New Norm’, replete with glacial synths, have
their sights fixed on the horizon. A seven-song calling card that
succinctly sets out the band’s stall, Perception finds NÆMA in sharp
focus.
NÆMA is a four-piece nu-alt-rock band based in Bournemouth, UK,
featuring Tia Lazerri-Madden (vocals), Tom Riley (guitar), Ethan
Wilkinson (bass), and Joey Curd (drums). Formed in December 2023, the
band mixes diverse influences—pop, rock, funk, and metal—to create a
unique sound.
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