By Mike McKenney, Rock At Night New England
Review: Nainnoh’s album NAINNOH–Release date April 2, 2021
Nainnoh (pronounced nine-oh), is a Georgian-born, New York based singer-songwriter with an ethereal indie pop lilt. Nearly a decade in the making, her debut album NAINNOH explores a vast span of her personal journey and spiritual vivification.
Commencing with the first of the twelve songs on the album, “Cambium Rings” highlights Nainnoh’s celestial vocals accompanied by minimal instrumental. From her childhood in a tightly government controlled Georgia, Nainnoh reaches back incorporating Georgian folk with experimental psychedelic to create her unique style for songs “Water”, “Velvet Mode”, and “Colors”.
“Run” opens with an intimidating drum beat that give way to such painful lyrics as “Sorrow comes when the day passes over and the night brings shadows..Looking up at the sky I can feel every star hanging from the gallows”.
Other stand outs from this album are the rock/pop “Break Apart” and “Vital Illusions”, a swerve with a modern jazzy/R&B sound. NAINNOH ties together her personal tragedies and life experiences with hope and love into her songwriting themes, saying “I hope the listener takes away the knowledge of existing in the darkness and still finding love and kindness, We can survive, and we’re going to be okay.”
A great first effort, NAINNOH reveals its treasures with every listen.
Senior Journalist/Photographer
Mike McKenney is an award winning professional photographer and current New England Correspondent for Rock At Night magazine.
With his years of experience and passion for Concert Photography, Mike has photographed many of the famous acts in the world today.
Rock Icons such as Sting, Peter Gabriel, Dave Matthews, and Fleetwood Mac along with Country artist Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney,and Jason Aldean have all appeared before Mike’s camera.
"My goal is always to present the experience truthfully so fans can feel the energy and emotions the Artists convey. It’s a tremendous honor and responsibility to be allowed to create art while blending my two passions, music and photography”
Mike McKenney is an award winning professional photographer and current New England Correspondent for Rock At Night magazine.
With his years of experience and passion for Concert Photography, Mike has photographed many of the famous acts in the world today.
Rock Icons such as Sting, Peter Gabriel, Dave Matthews, and Fleetwood Mac along with Country artist Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney,and Jason Aldean have all appeared before Mike’s camera.
"My goal is always to present the experience truthfully so fans can feel the energy and emotions the Artists convey. It’s a tremendous honor and responsibility to be allowed to create art while blending my two passions, music and photography”
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