Most of the writing of Naima Bocks second album, Below A Massive Dark Land, was a solitary affair. It may not sound like it its made up of strong, purposeful arrangements with a huge host of musicians, filled with cradling space and warm light.

This will also come as a surprise to anyone who has seen Naima perform in the time since the release of her 2022 debut Giant Palm, which was undoubtedly a communal experience. But theres power in the solitary, too. Giant Palm was arranged with collaborator Joel Burton, but going this one alone in search of something that was truly hers, Naima found she was capable of more.

Below a Massive Dark Land was predominantly produced by Jack Osborne (Bingo Fury) and Joe Jones, and recorded at The Crypt in north London, with additional produ