Making an impressive debut as an indie pop artist in 2019, Aria Wood has returned to the scene in full swing with her eclectic new release “Nail Art”; an exploration of Sydney’s complicated relationships and maddening traffic.

“Nail Art” wastes no time in presenting the fast-paced consumer mindset needed to navigate city life. Wood’s deadpan vocal delivery soars through feelings of lower-middle-class apathy and candid confrontation towards bad friends and associates.

With what can only be described as the love child of Charli XCX, Laura Marling, and a whole package of red pop rock exploding on your tongue, “Nail Art” marries the fast, polished sweetness of traditional pop, with the sentiment and emotions. of popular writing. The hyper-pop sensibilities are in perfect balance, never overwhelming your senses, but hinting at a necessary overstimulation caution.

The track is a playful, poetic nod to the irony of trying to find meaning and solace in a world that can seem completely oversaturated and completely ridiculous. Every CBD, including Sydney, is an assault on the senses, and the only way to ensure your brain doesn’t start leaking out of your ears is to navigate on autopilot, your mind numbed from the hustle and b.hustle The juxtaposition of feeling numb to chaos is a concept Aria intended: “I wanted this song to be repetitive and kinetic, to feel like movement, like you’re in a car, biking, running, or walking. I wanted it to sound like a monotone movement.”

Aria has an arsenal of city references at her disposal, from her early years growing up in Sydney, to her time spent in London during the pandemic while studying sound design, to the vibrant energy of the Melbourne backstreets where she currently resides. her clear and rich tapestry of influences woven into her music, creating a dynamic soundscape that reflects the beauty and complexity of urban life.

His commitment to sonic complexity was honed from a very young age, experimenting on his father’s computer and discovering the expansive world of audio production. His instincts for sound design and creative experimentation manifest in a deep interest in producing his own music. “I soon realized that I could have complete control over my music with the power of production.”

“Nail Art” marks the first chapter of this momentous return to the scene, and listeners have a lot to look forward to as Aria Wood’s sonic world continues to beautifully balance clever abstraction and mundane relativity. As the leader of the production, writing, development and performance of music, Aria Wood’s upcoming EP “Walking Pace” promises to be a continuation of her creative joy.