When Nardia poses the question “Is It You” in her latest single, she’s not just asking a potential lover—she’s inviting listeners into the vulnerable space between dream and reality that defines the earliest moments of attraction. The Australian singer-songwriter’s new track showcases a voice that commands attention while revealing emotional depths that feel refreshingly authentic in today’s often over-produced landscape.
“Is It You” arrives as the first single from her forthcoming album Own Every Scar, and the title couldn’t be more fitting for an artist who has built her reputation on transforming personal vulnerability into musical strength. The track’s minimalist production wisely steps aside, allowing Nardia‘s forceful, raw vocals to deliver the emotional intensity the lyrics demand.
“I can take anything / Am I dreaming / Or is this true” she questions in the chorus, capturing that universal moment of wondering whether a connection is genuine or merely wishful thinking. It’s territory that countless love songs have explored, but Nardia’s interpretation feels fresh, partly because of her exceptional vocal control that moves effortlessly between sultry contemplation and powerful release.
Currently, Nardia is in Memphis and Nashville, where she’s recording her new album. This strategic immersion in America’s musical heartlands comes fresh off her impressive showing at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where she distinguished herself as the only female artist to crack the Top 5 in the band category among 400 competitors.
The accompanying music video for “Is It You” plays with the song’s themes of uncertainty and desire, setting the narrative in a nostalgic diner where reality and fantasy blur. Like the best music videos, it enhances rather than distracts from the song’s emotional core, leaving viewers with the same question posed in the lyrics: was it real, or just a dream?
While “Is It You” marks Nardia‘s first step into what promises to be a breakthrough year, her resume already boasts impressive credentials. As the frontwoman of Rambal, she led the group to a #1 album on the Australian Blues & Roots charts and a Chain Award. Her performances in the VIP lounges for Beyoncé and Adele‘s Australian tours speak volumes about her ability to command a room, regardless of who might be headlining the main stage.
As she sings “Kiss you for a thousand years, and take away all your fears / And build a life that’s real,” there’s both hope and hesitation in her delivery—the voice of someone who wants to believe in love’s possibilities while remaining clear-eyed about its challenges. It’s this emotional intelligence, paired with undeniable vocal talent, that positions Nardia as an artist worth watching as she continues to build her global presence from the historic studios of Nashville and Memphis to streaming platforms worldwide.