Today, June 25th, London artist Naima Bock has returned with a new single, “Rolling,” available now on all digital service providers worldwide from Memorials of Distinction/Sub Pop. 
 
Naima offers this on the track, “‘Rolling’ is a song that didn’t quite fit into Below a Massive Dark Land, but I thought it was worth its own moment.” She continues, “Written on a train back from Glasgow to London, I’m sure its lyrics will resonate with some. If not, then that’s a good thing. Plus, if you listen to the whole thing, you’re rewarded with some expert jaw harp playing.”
 
Bock has confirmed a nine-date UK tour in October, beginning on October 12th in Brighton, with additional dates in London, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Liverpool. See below for a full run of shows.
 

 
Thu. Jul. 10 - London, UK, Omeara [Sold Out]
Fri. Jul. 11 - London, UK, Hyde Park*
Fri. Jul. 25 - Mon, Jul 28 - Thirsk, UK, Deer Shed Festival
Thu. Aug. 14 - Sun. Aug. 17 - Brecon Beacons, UK, Green Man Festival
Sun. Oct. 12 - Brighton, UK - West Hill Hall
Mon. Oct. 13 - Southampton, UK - Papillon
Tue. Oct. 14 -  Margate, UK - Curve Coffee Store
Thu. Oct. 16 - London, UK -  St Matthias Church
Sun. Oct. 19 - Bristol, UK - The Folk House
Wed. Oct. 22 - York, UK - The Crescent
Thu. Oct. 23 - Edinburgh, UK - Voodoo Rooms Speakeasy
Fri. Oct. 24 -  Manchester, UK - Hallé at St Michael’s
Sun. Oct. 26 - Liverpool, UK - Leaf on Bold Street
 
*Supporting Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
 
 
“Rolling” follows the release of Bock’s 2024 record, Below a Massive Dark Land, her sophomore effort, which Uncut gave an 8/10, citing, “what is abundantly clear is that Bock’s creative star is very much with her.”
 
What People Are Saying About Naima Bock Below a Massive Dark Land:
“Amid a flurry of excellent new tracks ahead of Naima Bock’s second album, the romantic, timeless sweep of ‘Kaley’ is the pick of the bunch, that rich and resonant vocal playing magically off a melodic, punchy line of saxophone.”
‘Best of the Month’ - The Quietus
 
★★★★ MOJO
 
“A folky hymn to regret with a lovely, loping pace and sweetly lazy horn refrain” [“Feed My Release”] The Guardian
 
“…Features the kind of compelling vocal performance and lush, classy pop-rock orchestration we’ve come to expect from the British-Brazilian singer-songwriter.” [“Feed My Release”] STEREOGUM
 
“Marked by inner strength, the pervasive musicality of Naima’s work reaching fresh heights” [“Gentle”] CLASH
 
“Bock’s somnambulant vocals here bounding over a jubilant burst of fuzzy guitar and saxophone. It’s ace.” [“Kaley”] The New Cue
 
“Fans of Naima’s earlier work, and frankly that should be all of you, will be delighted with the familiar playful instrumentation, and swaying majesty of the choruses, while those looking for something new will be delighted by the subtle choppiness of the rhythms” [“Kaley”] For The Rabbits
 
“Horns blaze away, powering a glorious melody allowing Naima Bock the freedom to show off the potency of her vocal range. Make no mistake, it’s a cracker.” [Kaley] “Tracks of the Week” God Is In The TV