Nardia Combines Soul Tradition with Modern R&B on New Song “Is It You”

On her new single “Is It You,” Australian singer-songwriter Nardia delivers a slow-burning R&B cut that leans into intimacy without losing structure. Known for bridging blues, jazz, and soul, she now takes a focused turn toward contemporary R&B, bringing a timeless voice into a modern space.

Raised in Melbourne but recording between Memphis and Nashville, Nardia comes with real credentials—she recently placed in the Top 5 at the 2025 International Blues Challenge as the only woman in the band category. That legacy isn’t just for show. It informs her songwriting. There’s a lived-in texture to her voice, the kind that doesn’t chase runs but lets every word settle.

“Is It You” isn’t trying to be the loudest track in the room. There’s no gimmick. Just a stripped-down arrangement, clean instrumentation, and lyrics that hit harder the more you listen. The song sits in that familiar tension between attraction and restraint—like watching a moment unfold in real time but from the inside of your own head.

This isn’t bedroom R&B, and it’s not radio soul either. It’s something closer to storytelling. Think early Jazmine Sullivan meets the emotional poise of Lianne La Havas—minus the genre fences. Nardia doesn’t over-explain, which is part of the appeal. Instead, she invites listeners to fill in the blanks with their own what-ifs.

With her album Own Every Scar on the way, Nardia is carving out her space—not by following trends, but by building her sound from the ground up.