“THIS IS OVER” by Naomi Neva

With her upcoming single “This Is Over,” arriving November 7 on all streaming platforms, Oakland indie-rock artist Naomi Neva delivers one of her most emotionally charged and cathartic releases to date. Produced entirely by an all-female team at Hear Me Roar Studio, the track explodes with distorted guitars, unfiltered vocals, and a chorus that blends heartbreak with hard-won empowerment. From its very first seconds, “This Is Over” feels like a sharply sketched emotional snapshot—raw, frustrated, and pulsing with the moment of realization when you finally admit that someone will never give you what you need. The production leans heavily into crunchy, punk-tinged textures while maintaining a melodic clarity that keeps the message front and center. It’s the kind of song that cuts deep but still makes you want to crank the volume.

What makes the track even more compelling is its origin story. Naomi wrote “This Is Over” mid-flight, returning from visiting her best friend in Berlin, stewing over an unanswered message from someone she cared about. Wedged between two passengers casually passing snacks over her seat, she funneled frustration, vulnerability, and bitter truth into her notebook. That mix of emotional claustrophobia and inescapable honesty bleeds into every line. Even as the song confronts letdowns, missed signals, and empty promises, Naomi notes the irony that she’s still friends with both people involved—an admission that adds a layer of complexity instead of clean resolution. This isn’t a tidy breakup anthem; it’s a portrait of emotional limbo, delivered with the kind of brutal clarity only discomfort can spark. The collaboration with producer Kimberley Shires marks a first for Naomi, and Shires’ initial instinct—“a bit punk rock, maybe Ani DiFranco”—proves spot-on. Together, they sharpened the track into something fierce, dynamic, and unmistakably Naomi.

Fans of Olivia Rodrigo, PJ Harvey, and modern alt-rock confessionals will immediately connect with the song’s blend of female rage, nostalgia, and diaristic honesty. Naomi’s voice—equal parts grit and vulnerability—anchors the track, elevating it from a breakup song into a declaration of self-respect. “This Is Over” captures the turbulence of letting go, but more importantly, it celebrates the strength found on the other side of disappointment. It’s a bold step forward for an artist whose music has long doubled as emotional grounding. As Naomi continues to carve her identity as a mother, musician, and truth-teller, this single stands as one of her most powerful statements yet. Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/user-128729824/this-is-over/s-AfcbVtRCInQ