Dreams come true for Arklow’s nimf
A WICKLOW performer is receiving international plaudits for her newly released single.
‘Cloudy Dreams’ was written and recorded by Arklow performer nimf at home. Now, the song has been received airplay on American radio and been championed by influential Irish and international music blogs.
Speaking to this paper, nimf (also known as Aoibhin Redmond) said, ‘I wrote and recorded it in my room using my laptop and microphone. I did it all myself and I’m really excited about how well it’s doing.’
Performing since she was 16, nimf won the busking competition at Arklow’s annual Seabreeze Festival. This inspired her to keep going and to study song-writing at BIMM in Dublin.
Describing herself as a sugar-pop performance artist, nimf sings while playing the theremin, with a performance aesthetic intended to transport the listener to a dreamy land.
Her music has drawn comparison with artists such as Tune-Yards and Grimes. nimf lists artists including David Bowie and Kate Bush among her influences.
‘I grew up with a lot of music tastes. I’m really open in what I listen to. I’ve been listening to a lot of video game soundtracks recently. Japanese artists have also influenced my sound and style.’
The Arklow performer is working on an EP, which she hopes to release later in the year. Her schedule also includes a series of online shows. While virtual performances are not the same as those in front of an in-person audience, nimf seems interested in the opportunities they provide for experimentation.
‘ They’re not the same as performing live, but, it’s cool that everyone is exploring different ways of performing,’ she said.
For more information about nimf and her new single ‘Cloudy Dreams’, visit www.nimf.bandcamp.com.