With a voice that melts into every syllable, the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Nardia delivers a slow-burning ballad that feels more like a diary entry than a performance. It’s not just a song; it’s a soul confession, draped in velvet blues, tender R&B, and the unmistakable ache of lived experience.
Minimalist in production but maximalist in feeling, “Is It You” places Nardia’s voice front and center—and that’s exactly where it belongs. There’s no clutter, no over-arrangement. Just piano, mood, and raw emotion. She’s not trying to impress you with vocal gymnastics. Instead, she invites you into that fragile space between longing and doubt, where the simplest line—“Is it you?”—suddenly carries the weight of a thousand questions.
This isn’t Nardia’s first time standing tall among giants. With a Top 5 finish at the 2025 International Blues Challenge and a track record that includes opening for Beyoncé and Adele, she’s proven she can command stages and capture hearts in equal measure. What “Is It You” reinforces is that her true power lies not only in her vocal chops but in her emotional intelligence as a songwriter. She doesn’t just sing; she confides.
The accompanying music video, directed by Matthew Kelley, adds another layer of introspection. Set in a retro diner soaked in dreamy pastels and flickering neon, the clip blurs the line between reality and fantasy. As Nardia drifts between wistful gazes and surreal stillness, we’re left to wonder: was the connection real, or just a beautiful illusion? It’s a visual echo of the song’s central tension—the possibility that intimacy might be as fleeting as a dream you can’t quite hold onto after waking.
What’s especially gripping about this single is its restraint. Nardia resists the urge to tie everything up with a neat emotional bow. Instead, she leaves the question suspended in the air, trusting the listener to sit with the discomfort, to remember their own moments of unknowing.
“Is It You” is the first taste of her upcoming album Own Every Scar, which promises to be a full-circle statement of self-ownership, healing, and heartache. If this track is any indication, the album won’t just be a collection of songs—it’ll be a testament to survival, a celebration of emotional scars worn like badges of honor.
With “Is It You,” Nardia doesn’t just ask a question—she demands you feel it. And in an era where polish often overshadows depth, that vulnerability is a radical act.
