Naomi Neva Faces Flames of the Past in New Alt-Rock Single “Burning”

Oakland-based indie artist Naomi Neva returns with one of her boldest tracks yet. “Burning” is a scorching, emotionally-charged alt-rock single that tackles more than heartbreak. Think of a burning heart? It’s about the world unravelling around us, sometimes all at once.

At its core, the song draws from Naomi’s lived experience: evacuating her neighbourhood as a child while wildfires raged, her family home barely surviving. The fear from that moment never fully left. It just lay dormant until smoke returned, outside her window and inside her life. Years later, in a haze of medical emergencies and broken friendships, that old trauma reignited. “Burning” was born from the ashes.

From Smoke to Raw Reckoning Sound, Burning’s Lyrics Cut Deep

Naomi self-produced “Burning” in her home studio and professionally mastered it at Abbey Road Studios. The song balances grit and grace. Its driving guitar lines push the track forward, while her vocals pull listeners into a world of anger, exhaustion, and vulnerability. Her voice isn’t just powerful, it’s precise. It knows when to crack, when to soar, and when to hold back. The track’s dynamics feel like a controlled blaze, giving space to every word without losing momentum.

Moreover, what makes the song unforgettable is its ability to make the personal feel so political, and vice versa. Naomi doesn’t just sing about a wildfire; she sings about every time a promise was broken, every moment safety was a myth. Thus, lines like “We trusted the map / it led us to fire” read like poetry and scream like headlines. It’s betrayal at every level, friends, systems, and even the ground beneath her feet.

Above all, “Burning” does not flinch. It’s not here to comfort, it’s here to confront. Naomi Neva has created an anthem for those walking through the wreckage, eyes open, fists unclenched. It’s catharsis, it’s memory. It’s fury wrapped in distortion and melody. As a result, whether you’ve survived natural disaster, personal collapse, or both, “Burning” will strike a match in your chest. Stream it now.

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