Surinamese-Dutch folk-pop singer-songwriter néomí releases new EP "Another Year Will Pass"

Dutch/Surinamese singer-songwriter néomí has released her new EP "Another Year Will Pass" via Nettwerk. Showcased by its evocative title-track, the new collection marks a powerful chapter in the artist’s journey, exploring a period of emotional reckoning, transformation, and gentle release.

On her new EP “Another Year Will Pass”, Spotify RADAR artist néomí invites listeners into a season of soft rebellion and radical honesty. Written in the quiet aftermath of therapy and emotional upheaval, the songs trace her journey through heartbreak, acceptance and self-reflection: balancing poetic melancholy with flashes of humour and calm resolve. With influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver to Phoebe Bridgers, néomí captures what it feels like to be fully human: nostalgic, overwhelmed, deeply sensitive, and still finding beauty in the mess. Tracks like “Sit Back Baby” and “The Dog” centre this bittersweet growth, pairing stripped folk textures with lush indie-pop warmth.

Rooted in the emotional language of Sad Girl Summer, the EP is more than a release and forms a cinematic parallel world co-written with fans. Through handwritten lyrics, Discord confession booths, and dreamy acoustic moments, néomí builds a safe space where vulnerability becomes stylish and overdramatic feelings are worn like a badge of honour. It’s not about wallowing, but about laughing mid-cry, finding stillness in the chaos and connecting through the kind of storytelling that makes you feel a little less alone. In this world, néomí is both narrator and companion, curating not just music but a moment.

Closing the EP, the title & focus track “Another Year Will Pass” is a gentle surrender to time’s passage. It’s a song about loss, longing and the quiet acceptance that some things never return. Framed by wintery stillness and soft resolve, it’s néomí at her most open-hearted.

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Born and raised in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, néomí has always drawn inspiration from the simplicity and stillness of her surroundings. Her songwriting is a reflection of life’s contradictions= the struggle between wanting control and learning to let go, between nostalgia and moving forward. With her upcoming music, she invites listeners into a deeply personal sonic world.

Since her breakout EPs “before” (2022) en “after” (2023), néomí has built a reputation for her soul-baring storytelling and intimate, cinematic soundscapes. Having grown a dedicated following across Europe, her signing with Nettwerk (international label that works with artists like SYML, Angus & Julia Stone and The Paper Kites) signals an exciting new phase: one that will see her music reaching even wider audiences while staying true to the emotional depth that defines her artistry.

For néomí, songwriting is a space for transformation, reflection and emotional survival. The Dutch/Surinamese singer-songwriter crafts songs that feel like quiet revelations, drawing from moments of deep introspection, fleeting observations and the kind of wandering thoughts that arrive when the world goes quiet. Her latest body of work emerged during a period of immense personal change, shaped by two years in therapy and a profound shift in how she sees herself and the world around her.

“I noticed a change within me,” néomí says. “After going through so much, I’ve come to accept that my brain doesn’t always work the same as others and that’s something I now see as beautiful.” That acceptance threads through every song she writes, whether she’s reflecting on the lingering echoes of a long-ended relationship or capturing the aching distance between people and their own peace. For néomí, even the smallest moments: a child crying on the London Underground, a quiet walk under a blue sky can open the door to a deeper truth.

What sets this new chapter apart is a new kind of clarity: songs written not just from pain, but from healing, from humor and from a place of gentle protest. “I’ve come closer to my feelings than ever before,” she says. “This time, I’ve written songs that don’t just speak for me—they reflect both sides, and they speak for the world I’m observing too.” Through her distinctive blend of indie folk and poetic pop, néomí invites listeners to sit with their own thoughts, to wander with her, and to find comfort in the beauty of simply being human.

Having already delighted audiences as tour support for Seafret and SYML in recent months, néomí has also announced her plans for a UK tour kicking off later this month. Find a full list of her upcoming dates below.

néomí - Sit Back Baby (official video)