US artist Aisha Badru releases new single + new album coming this November
AISHA BADRU TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE
‘SIDE OF THE MOON’
OUT NOW
LISTEN HERE
UPCOMING ALBUM ‘THE SUN STILL RISES’
OUT NOVEMBER 29TH VIA NETTWERK
“She makes music as medicine… she knows how to reach people who are going through things.”
- NPR Music
Acclaimed Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Aisha Badru releases new single ‘Side Of The Moon’, another taster of her upcoming second album ‘The Sun Still Rises’, out November 29th via Nettwerk.
Much of Aisha’s magic lies in alchemy, distilling an often-tangled human experience into simple truths and quieting the noise to pave a path towards introspection. Her music is at once powerful and beautiful, as evidenced in her recent singles, the hushed indie pop of “Thankful To Be Here”, the bright and soothing “Life To Live”, the excellent “A Little Mad”, folky lead single “Boundaries” and now the delicate “Side Of The Moon” - all taken from the new record.
Aisha says that much of ‘The Sun Still Rises’ is devoted to the immeasurable power of stillness and reflection. Co-written and produced with Handsome Ghost’s Eddie Byun and Tim Noyes “Side Of The Moon” is a natural, hopeful jump from wellness anthem ‘Boundaries’, urging listeners to not just take time for themselves but to also make that time significant - ‘you are here/you have a purpose/your heart is hurting/but it’ll be worth it’ - the poignant chorus moved by a peaceful guitar and Aisha’s airy vocals.
Aisha Badru: "This song is about having faith that everything happens in our lives for a divine purpose. And that everything we go through is pushing us in the direction of wholeness and healing which in some way is also simultaneously contributing to the wholeness and healing of the world.”
“I’ve always sort of felt torn,” Aisha admits, “between wanting to be someone who is very much a singer-songwriter and being recognised in the wellness space.” So today, she’s doing both. With each EP release since Pendulum, her full-length debut in 2018, this empath has been lovelorn, torn, and reborn. With The Sun Still Rises (out November 29th), her second LP, she plays the part of sage, beckoning us away from darkness. “Yes, I’m an artist,” she continues. “But I’m very intentional about the music that I release: that it is medicinal, that it can soothe emotions. This album encapsulates the entirety of my growth.”
With over 135 million total music streams and 400k monthly listeners, Aisha Badru has received critical praise from the likes of NPR Music, Okayplayer, The Line of Best Fit, Afropunk, Clash, Atwood Magazine, Ones To Watch and more. When she first started making music roughly a decade ago, Aisha was thoughtful about her musical journey, if not a bit hesitant. Known for her introspective lyrics and emotive performances, she soon established herself as a solid voice in the folk music scene. With each subsequent release she has continued to evolve, exploring themes of love, personal growth, and wellness, and turning her into a purposeful creator.
Stay tuned for more information on the new album, coming soon.
‘SIDE OF THE MOON' IS OUT NOW LISTEN HERE
‘THE SUN STILL RISES' IS OUT NOVEMBER 29TH
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