Rising soul powerhouse Nectar Woode delivers, ‘Rivers End’, the third teaser from her highly anticipated forthcoming mixtape, Naturally - out June 26.
‘Rivers End’ follows BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record ‘Lights Off’ and title track ‘Naturally’, setting the tone for the summer mixtape which explores themes of love, self-acceptance and a restless mind. Framed as a metaphor for peace and acceptance, Nectar’s flow of finding herself unfolds across the forthcoming project, presenting an introspective journey of growth.
On the release Nectar Woode said: “This song is about me going on a walk to the Rivers End, passing all my previous mistakes and fears. The Rivers End is where I accept myself for who I am, flaws, mistakes, uniqueness and all.”
Listen to ‘Rivers End’ on North London Forever.
Adding to an already stand-out year for the rising star, from joining Olivia Dean for a special BRITs Week performance to selling out her headline debut at Jazz Cafe in May, Nectar has announced her forthcoming October headline tour featuring London’s iconic KOKO. Following in the footsteps of many legendary acts to have graced the venue’s prestigious stage, the show will see Nectar perform with her band, marking another milestone in her live evolution.
On her forthcoming KOKO debut, Nectar Woode said: “This has been my dream venue for a very long time, I can’t believe I’ll be playing KOKO on October 21! This is my biggest show yet and what a privilege to play in such an iconic venue! See you in autumn”
The ‘Naturally’ mixtape and tour follows a jampacked summer for Nectar, with her European tour in collaboration with NOTION and dollop last month in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. This year’s festival run will also include performances at Lost Village, Down The Rabbit Hole in Holland, and a major support slot for Grammy-award winning band Bastille on Saturday 11 July.
