Naima Bock

Naima Bock
Bock performing in Paris, February 2024
Background information
Labels	Sub Pop
Formerly of	Goat Girl
Website	www.naimabock.com

Naima Bock is an English musician, previously a member of the band Goat Girl.

Early life

Bock was born in Glastonbury to a Brazilian father and a Greek mother. She grew up in England and São Paulo. ^[1]

Career

Bock was originally the bassist for British indie-rock band Goat Girl, performing under the name Naima Jelly.

After departing Goat Girl, Bock signed with Sub Pop and released her debut single, "30 Degrees". ^[2] Bock's second release was a cover of the Brazilian song "Berimbau". ^[3] In early 2022, Bock released a new song titled "Every Morning". ^[4] In April 2022, Bock announced her debut album, Giant Palm. ^{[5] [6]} The album received positive reviews ^[7] and was named Stereogum's "Album of the Week". ^[8]

In February 2023, Bock released a new song called "Lines". ^{[9] [10]}

Bock's second album, Below a Massive Dark Land, came out on Sub Pop in September 2024. It was preceded by singles "Gentle" and "Feed My Release". ^[11]

Discography

Studio albums

• Giant Palm (2022)
• Below a Massive Dark Land (2024)

References

1. Pappis, Konstantinos. "Artist Spotlight: Naima Bock". Our Culture. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
2. Browne, Hannah. "Naima Bock debuts her solo sonic identity with "30 Degrees"". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
3. Murray, Robin. "Track Of The Day 22/2 – Naima Bock". Clash . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
4. Rettig, James. "Naima Bock – "Every Morning"". Stereogum . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
5. Kenneally, Cerys. "Naima Bock announces debut album with title-track "Giant Palm"". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
6. Pappis, Konstantinos. "Naima Bock Announces Debut Album 'Giant Palm', Shares Video for New Song". Our Culture Mag . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
7. Cush, Andy. "Naima Bock: Giant Palm". Pitchfork . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
8. Rettig, James. "Album Of The Week: Naima Bock's 'Giant Palm'". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
9. Pearis, Bill. "Naima Bock shares new song "Lines"; US tour starts soon". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
10. Redfern, Mark. "Naima Bock Shares Video for New Song "Lines"". Under the Radar . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
11. Gobeli, Abbie (24 September 2024). "Naima Bock's Below a Massive Dark Land Available Worldwide From Sub Pop/Memorials of Distinction Friday, September 27th, 2024". Sub Pop.