“BURNING” by Naomi Neva

Naomi Neva’s latest single “Burning” is a visceral, alt-rock meditation on trauma, betrayal, and the literal and metaphorical wildfires that mark a life forever changed. Hit the world on May 23, 2025, Burning showcases the Oakland-born artist at her most emotionally unfiltered, blending searing guitar work with unflinching lyricism. This is not just a song—it’s a reckoning. Inspired by Naomi’s childhood memories of fleeing a wildfire that nearly consumed her home, Burning crackles with the fear and confusion of those early experiences, brought back to the surface during a time of personal crisis and collapsing relationships. With her voice as the song’s raw, aching center, Naomi draws listeners into a space of deep vulnerability and reflection.

Lines about betrayal—by friends, by society, by the very institutions meant to protect—cut through the distorted guitars like embers through smoke.Self-produced in her home studio and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, Burning pairs DIY grit with professional polish. The track is a sonic step forward from Naomi’s earlier, more acoustic-driven releases, embracing a heavier alt-rock sound that echoes bands like PJ Harvey, Big Thief, or early Alanis Morissette, but still retains her signature emotional clarity.

Burning resonates with a haunting, intimate force. Rather than merely witnessing the world go up in flames, Naomi unveils her own unraveling, each lyric a lifeline pulled from the ashes. It’s a personal apocalypse rendered in sound—and through it, a testament to resilience. With a growing body of fiercely introspective and unflinchingly honest work, Naomi Neva continues to carve an indelible path through the indie rock landscape. Burning is not just a milestone—it is a crucible. One that confirms her place as one of the most vital and compelling voices of her generation.

Don’t look away. Burning is here.