ALBUM REVIEW: Charlie Needs Braces, NYAA WA

The distinctive music of Charlie Needs Braces achieves something very rare - it manages to be genuinely appealing to both adults and children alike.

On their latest album NYAA WA, sophisticated harmonies and trumpet solos enthral the pickiest of music connoisseurs, while kids will love singing along to the irresistible catch-cries.

All of this is set against lively tribal beats and themes that centre around the Australian land and fauna.

Charlie Needs Braces is the project of GuriNgai woman Charlie Woods and sister Miri. Charlie is a multi-instrumentalist who employs looping of live drums and trumpet into live shows.

NYAA WA is the second album from Charlie Needs Braces, following an astounding debut with Saltwater People in 2023.

On NYAA WA, kids (and the young at heart) will love the hilarious fun of Mussels and singing along to Wompoo. Meanwhile, top tracks for older listeners include lead single Dyarrubin, the poignancy of This Land, and the abstract trumpet of Millowl.

Listening to NYAA WA is a delightful sonic journey that combines heartfelt messages about the natural environment with riveting harmonies and heavy doses of vibrant fun!

In sum:

ALBUM: NYAA WA

ARTIST: Charlie Needs Braces

RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2025

GENRE: Alternative/pop/jazz

RECOMMENDED FOR: Families and fun-lovers

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