“Dancing Shoes” showcases Nilüfer Yanya’s acrobatic instrumental skills and her pull towards exploratory music. While other artists abide by sticky hooks and addictive choruses, Yanya’s appeal lies in her ability to let her songs develop—making each track feel alive as it unfolds and is satisfyingly balanced. “Dancing Shoes” has its fair share of scratchy, industrial embellishments, but Yanya puts herself at the core, so each song has a soft heart and spiky exterior. While the industrial drumming overpowers the songs’ stripped-back core at times, and some shaky synth embellishments lack the confidence to justify their presence, the songs on “Dancing Shoes” are a surprising and lush collection. Each of the four chapters bleeds into new genres and transforms along the way. That’s the beauty of giving your darlings some sitting time: you’re giving them the space to breathe.
Nilüfer Yanya releases her new EP “Dancing Shoes” on Ninja Tune out now.
“Dancing Shoes” was written alongside a collection of tracks that Nilüfer re-approached with her creative partner Wilma Archer when she returned from touring her latest record. The project includes Nilüfer’s latest singles “Where To Look” and “Cold Heart”.
released July 2nd, 2025
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