Introducing Nishy comes with a series of layers. There’s the mood and trippy vibe of her latest release. There’s blending of classic electronic sounds with a modern take. Finally, there are influences which filter through her creativity, leaving an unmistakable mark on her own music.
Nishy’s latest single, “My Fire”, is in many ways an homage to the pioneers of trip hop. From Massive Attack to Portishead, and more. Very intimate in its arrangement, it creates space for quiet reflection. This is music of the night which brings out your inner fire. Both fragile and burning at the same time. “My Fire evokes that moment when pain becomes movement, when light is reborn from chaos”, says Nishy.
Inspired by those words, I invited Nishy for a conversation about her music, which she crafts with respect to her inspirations and with artistic confidence at the same time.
Bartek: If you were to introduce yourself to a new audience using one sentence only, what would it be?
Nishy: My name is Nishy. I’m an independent artist creating alternative music, mainly inspired by ’90s trip-hop and soul. I explore themes of love, light, and shadow, as in my new song My Fire, released last October, which was born from that world.
What inspired you to choose trip hop as the influence for your songs?
I discovered trip-hop in my early 20s, and instantly felt a deep connection with pioneers like Massive Attack and Portishead. Their trippy, soft, and cinematic sounds felt like stepping into a film, where every note carried introspection and floating textures. That immersive, atmospheric world of ’90s trip-hop has stayed with me ever since and continues to inspire my own music.
Your vocals in “My Fire” have a distinct Beth Gibbons vibe. What is your favourite Portishead track?
Thank you so much. I love many tracks by Portishead—like Roads or It Could Be Sweet—but Glory Box is my favourite, as it was the first song I ever heard from them and introduced me to Dummy. I’m deeply drawn to its arrangement—it feels cinematic and timeless. The slow, hypnotic trip-hop rhythm, the haunting strings, and the way it opens with the bass create such a sensual atmosphere. The electric guitar in the chorus adds another layer of emotion, and everything breathes so beautifully around the voice. That idea of building everything around the voice really inspired me in the creative process of My Fire. The balance between beauty and melancholy is something that deeply resonates with my own musical world.
Which contemporary trip hop act has your attention at the moment?
Maybe James Blake, Arlo Parks and FKA twigs. They all bring a modern, introspective and emotional approach to music that resonates with me. Even if they’re not strictly trip-hop, I love how they create atmospheric and cinematic worlds, with a strong focus on feeling and vulnerability.
Growing up, what other music genres did you listen to and how did they influence you?
Growing up, I listened to a wide range of genres, from French chanson to Bollywood, as well as classical and baroque music. During my teenage years, I listened a lot to pop, soul, and R&B. But it was through Nina Simone that I truly fell in love with soul and jazz. I also deeply love artists like Amy Winehouse, Des’ree and Sade, who have had a strong influence on my musical sensitivity. I think all these influences naturally shaped the way I approach music today—especially in terms of emotion, vocals, and storytelling. Blended with my love for trip-hop, they’ve helped me create a sound that feels both intimate and atmospheric, somewhere between light and shadow.
How do you balance your creative process, between all the inspirations and your own creativity?
I see my inspirations as a starting point rather than a blueprint. Artists I love, from Nina Simone or Sade to trip-hop pioneers, give me ideas and emotions, but I always filter them through my own perspective. I don’t always plan in advance what I want to create—sometimes inspiration just comes naturally, like I’m connected to a frequency and the music flows through me. I follow my intuition, and that’s exactly how My Fire was born, somewhere between shadow and light.
“My Fire” premiered in October 2025. What release plans do you have for 2026?
After the release of My Fire in October 2025, I’m excited to continue exploring my musical world in 2026. I have a new single coming out soon, along with more songs in the works that live between shadow and light. I’m focused on creating cinematic and emotional experiences for my listeners, and I hope to share a few surprises that expand on the atmosphere of My Fire and my ongoing journey as an artist.
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