Tickets to Nuraini’s new single launch are here: https://events.humanitix.com.

Sunshine Coast soul sister and multi-instrumentalist Nuraini continues to release songs that will have you hitting play as you cruise the coast this summer.

The singer/songwriter has just finished recording a five-track EP at Lev Productions studio in Mullumbimby with Ari Levy, with her first-release titled, “Just A Little”.

Influenced by genres spanning neo-soul, R’n’B, funk, hip hop and reggae, Nuraini effortlessly weaves stories into soulful music and groove-based rhythms. 

Her music is a captivating and honest reflection of her diversity as an artist. 

Sara Glaidous from Triple J describes Nuraini’s new song as “a delightfully sweet number that’ll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside”.

And we think it’s pretty perfect for sinking into summer, with a cheeky margarita to go! (Just not for the drive, though).

Have a listen to Nuraini’s new track:

Nuraini explains the song-writing process behind new track

Nuraini says the song was originally a few song ideas mixed together.

“In hindsight, they all worked together to tell a story of two potential lovers meeting but wanting to take things slow, although the lyrics are somewhat elusive and could be interpreted in many ways by the listener,” she says.

“The second verse was the first ‘bones’ of the song, which I wrote while I was living in Thailand. When I tried to expand on the song, I mentally took myself back to Thailand and the feelings that evoked, in order to write the first verse.

“The chorus was a bit random initially, I started playing with the words ’sip’ and ‘little bit’, then just had fun with it and played around until it fitted in.  

“The lyrics in the bridge were initially filler words until I found something better, but I never did! I liked the rhythm of the lyrics and they seemed to fit so I left them.  

“The song probably took a few years to come together as one. Then Ari Levy who produced the track helped bring it to life in the studio. He also plays lead guitar and keys on this track.  

“Arne Utiger is an amazing bass guitarist from Sydney who plays bass on all the tracks on this EP.”

We loved it so much we added it to our very own Yelo Mag Sunshine Coast Beach Drives playlist:

“Just A Little” is for fans who like Olivia Dean, Felivand, Cleo Sol and Ruby Jackson.

Nuraini has three earlier singles: “Feels” (2021), “Sun Kiss” (2021) and “Oh Mother” (2022), which boast more than 120,000 streams collectively.

Some of her favourite artists and inspirations include Mereba, Cleo Sol, Matt Corby, Lauryn Hill and Pip Millet, to name a few.

Catch Nuraini with her band in Kiamba

When playing solo, Nuraini’s looping skills add another dimension to her live performance, but lately she has been hitting the stage with her band, bringing a fuller and more playful energy to her shows.

It’s a fresh vibe and is a promising taste of what’s to come. 

Nuraini will be launching “Just A Little” with her band – featuring Phil Barlow, Maya Varro and Jarrah Kurth – at a house gig on December 13 at Kiamba, inland of Yandina.

Tickets to Nuraini’s new single launch are here: https://events.humanitix.com.

She will also be playing gigs in Japan and Thailand in January and February.

The remainder of Nuraini’s songs from this EP will be released as singles in the coming months.