Contributing Writer
Following their collaborative project True North in 2021, power duo Ninajirachi and Kota Banks work their magic on “Crush Me,” out today via NLV Records.
Kota delivers an RnB-infused flow that glides smoothly over a dreamlike soundscape, building up to momentous drops that showcase Ninajirachi’s signature take on eclectic percussion.
Forging a strong connection to nature and her surroundings, Ninajirachi’s forthcoming Second Nature mixtape breaks apart her non-familiar sound and magnifies the layers that are existent in her streak of releases. The 12-track project lends itself to the second nature reality of her music-making process, one that is an extension of herself and a laptop, bound not by software limitations – pure muscle memory. In her first full-length solo project, Second Nature speaks to Nina’s creative and mental growth in the current internet era. Making music in a format that doesn’t involve traditional instruments, the uniqueness of her abilities extends past virtual limits, entering an unchartered zone of technical prowess and artistic versatility to her peers.
To celebrate the forthcoming release, Ninajirachi will be playing a series of shows with Coalesce in Eora, Naarm and Meanjin, alongside special guests including cookii, Mulalo, Caucasian Opportunities, AGONY, nerdie, Sandro Dallarmi, yergurl, Club Angel, Laces, Fresh Hex, Babie Club DJs, Heavy Gore, Kritty and Blair De Milo. More information and ticket details BELOW.
NINAJIRACHI
Second Nature Mixtape
Out November 11
PRE-SAVE HERE
Ninajirachi’s take on pop experimentalism has seen her move the needle and steadily climb the ranks, having gained international attention from the likes of Alison Wonderland, A-Trak, Dillon Francis, RL Grime, and Anna Lunoe. Beyond her own releases, she has put together remixes for Deadmau5 and The Neptunes, Flight Facilities, Hermitude, 1300, and more. Beyond her work inside the studio, she has also toured alongside Mallrat, What So Not, Charli XCX, and Cashmere Cat, built her own sold-out VIVID Sydney event, Dark Crystal, and hit festival stages including Dark Mofo, Splendour In The Grass, Field Day and Listen Out and upcoming multi-hyphenate appearances at Springtime Festival, Wildlands, and Spilt Milk.
As a two-time triple j Unearthed High finalist, Ninajirachi emerged in 2016 and has since gone on to win the hearts of dance music fans, with an extensive back catalog that includes two solo EPs Lapland and Blumiere, alongside her highly acclaimed seven-track EP with Kota Banks, True North and 2021 double-single “Dracodraco / Stoneteller” which was co-released on legendary producer RL Grime’s Sable Valley. She has performed on livestreams for Insomniac, Brownies & Lemonade, and the aforementioned Sable Valley. A pure manifestation of glittering hyper pop that is chaotically fun, Ninajirachi has found support amongst key tastemakers globally including Billboard, triple j, BBC Radio 1, Crack Magazine, Mixmag, NME, EDM.com, PAPER Magazine, The Guardian, and Fashion Journal amongst others.