"garden" - néomi | Review

Néomi delivers a heart-wrenching ode to her grandfather and his battle with Alzheimer’s on “Garden”.

Losing a grandparent is a pain like no other, and if you’ve experienced it, this track will really hit home. néomi takes a walk through the garden her and her grandfather once spent their days in that has since sat vacant. Throughout the track, she reflects on the time they spent there and the things he taught her, and attempts to navigate life without him. Hauntingly beautiful vocals and instrumentals enhance the somber tone of the lyrics, making this one that will stick with you for a while.

Singer-songwriter Néomi Speelman prides herself on her honesty in her music, saying that she uses her songwriting as more of a diary. Inspired by artists such as Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, and Novo Amor, she blends dreamy pop with folk effortlessly. Be sure to give her other tracks a listen!