Ni Maxine on Her Debut EP Mother’s Arms.
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“I don’t think the production of the first song should dictate the whole record, but I think – certainly in my case – the energy we wanted to create was something we wanted across the board”
Neo-jazz artist Ni Maxine speaks about the making of her debut EP Mother’s Arms. She reflects on the personal experiences that shaped the project, touching on themes of addiction, recovery, and the role music played as an outlet for honesty and self-reflection. Ni also discusses how she first discovered jazz and how the genre’s openness and emotional depth influenced the sound of the EP. Along the way, she highlights a standout track from the record and explains why it holds particular meaning for her, while also sharing how collaboration with other musicians and creatives helped bring the project to life.
Mother’s Arms is out now.
Watch the interview below.