Swiss newcomer Nadia Maria is still proving herself to be a talent to watch with the release of her second single, “Upside Down.” It’s only natural, then, that following the deeply felt debut “Say Something,” this latest offering from Nadia finds her easing even further into herself, and into a sound that’s as emotionally real as it is refined. The track’s production is polished and yet feels close, with the shiny electronic instrumentation straying from a pulse that feels undeniably human.
“Upside Down” draws you in, from that first kindred note, and offers a tranquil yet stirring world. It’s smooth and sleek, where electronic textures meet dreamy rhythms that wash over you, with Nadia’s soulful vocals bearing the weight of introspection and quiet confidence. There’s a steady power in her delivery, the voice that does not need to raise itself but will demand to be felt through its emotional nakedness. It’s a song that meets you where you are, flips your emotions on their head, and leaves you a little stronger by the time it concludes.
“Upside Down” is about perseverance and restarting, a sweet reminder that sometimes the commotion life brings can be the very thing that makes us right once more. Its uplifting chorus releases like a burst of light, carrying the listener into a cleansing moment. It’s a tribute to Nadia’s deft hand as a songwriter, her knack for interweaving openness and power without sacrificing an iota of either. “Upside Down”, Nadia Maria’s follow-up to a promising debut, she cements herself as an irresistibly engaging new force with heart, depth, and an ear for polish.
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