Review: "Headspace" - The NOVA
- Cheyenne Johnson
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Navigating a relationship turned toxic can be difficult, often leading to mental health struggles and getting caught up in negative emotions. Sometimes people are great when you first meet them but later change and show their true colors. Alt-pop band The NOVA tackle difficult themes revolving around a love gone bad in their latest single, "Headspace." Lyrically, the track paints a poignant narrative, reflecting on how a relationship has gone wrong and has left the lead singer grappling with how someone they loved has changed so much from the person they used to be. A highly relatable song, "Headspace" is perfect for those of us who have dealt with the disenchantment of love as a significant other turns out to be someone totally different from the person you thought you knew.
A compelling mix of bittersweet and spirited, The NOVA's "Headspace" is an easy song to get lost in. The track's soundscape is animated and fast-paced, featuring driving percussion, nostalgic synths, and vibrant guitar riffs that keep listeners from feeling down while delving into the song's broody narrative. Adding another enthralling layer to the track, Brady Hughes gives an intoxicating vocal performance, showing off a raspy, smokey voice that perfectly delivers the song's spellbinding melodies. Seamlessly blending genres, The NOVA's "Headspace" has a timeless feel that encapsulates sounds from 2000's pop-rock and modern alt-pop.
Hailing from North Florida, The NOVA are an alt-pop band on the rise. The group began their journey in June 2023 after frontman Brady Hughes decided to form a band following years of being a solo artist. Completing the lineup, Hughes tapped guitarist Grant Tallent and drummer Will Dolan, creating The NOVA as we know them. Focusing on reimagining music through their own lens, The NOVA have cemented their unique signature sound, considering themselves "alternative dance pop-rock" artists inspired by acts like The 1975, LANY, Kings of Leon, and Harry Styles. Just getting their start, The NOVA have already invaded their local music scene, securing weekly gigs across North Florida and performing in front of 2000+ crowds at events like the Billfish Tournament in Panama City Beach and headlining the FLLUXE Arts Festival.
Written By Cheyenne Johnson
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