Naima Bock is an English musician, previously a member of the band Goat Girl.

Naima Bock
Bock performing in Paris, February 2024
Background information
LabelsSub Pop
Formerly ofGoat Girl
Websitewww.naimabock.com

Early life

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Bock was born in Glastonbury to a Brazilian father and a Greek mother. She grew up between England and São Paulo.[1]

Career

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Bock was originally the bassist for British indie-rock band Goat Girl, performing under the name Naima Jelly.

After departing Goat Girl, Bock signed with Sub Pop and released her debut single, "30 Degrees".[2] Bock's second release was a cover of the Brazilian song "Berimbau".[3] In early 2022, Bock released a new song titled "Every Morning".[4] In April 2022, Bock announced her debut album, Giant Palm.[5][6] The album received positive reviews[7] and was named Stereogum's "Album of the Week".[8]

In February 2023, Bock released a new song called "Lines".[9][10]

Bock's second album, Below a Massive Dark Land, came out on Sub Pop in September 2024. It was preceded by singles "Gentle" and "Feed My Release".[11]

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Giant Palm (2022)
  • Below a Massive Dark Land (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos. "Artist Spotlight: Naima Bock". Our Culture. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. ^ Browne, Hannah. "Naima Bock debuts her solo sonic identity with "30 Degrees"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin. "Track Of The Day 22/2 – Naima Bock". Clash. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ^ Rettig, James. "Naima Bock – "Every Morning"". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ^ Kenneally, Cerys. "Naima Bock announces debut album with title-track "Giant Palm"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos. "Naima Bock Announces Debut Album 'Giant Palm', Shares Video for New Song". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ^ Cush, Andy. "Naima Bock: Giant Palm". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  8. ^ Rettig, James. "Album Of The Week: Naima Bock's 'Giant Palm'". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  9. ^ Pearis, Bill. "Naima Bock shares new song "Lines"; US tour starts soon". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  10. ^ Redfern, Mark. "Naima Bock Shares Video for New Song "Lines"". Under the Radar. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  11. ^ Gobeli, Abbie (24 September 2024). "Naima Bock's Below a Massive Dark Land Available Worldwide From Sub Pop/Memorials of Distinction Friday, September 27th, 2024". Sub Pop.