On his latest album World Within, New Zealand singer/songwriter Nik Brinkman looks to his inner self to find his own enlightenment from the outside world, to remember the magic that has always been there. The ten cinematic indie-pop songs expand nostalgia with new horizons in shimmering soundscapes and dreamy melodies. At first glance, the record doesn’t seem all that special, but it has a magnetic quality that draws you back time and time again, with a comforting effect. From the melancholic vocals to the jangling guitars, it’s all elegant and addictive, making these dark times a little more bearable.

World Within, written and produced by Nik Brinkman and Emanuel Lundgren, is out now digitally via Fine Arts Records / Declared Goods. Featuring Alistair Deverick on drums.

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