New Music: FELIVAND – “this very thing”: Naarm’s Neo‑Soul Visionary Unveils a Poetic Self‑Discovery Anthem

FELIVAND is the creative moniker of Felicity Grant, a Naarm/Melbourne‑based singer-songwriter, producer, and bassist. Emerging with her neo‑soul/alt‑pop fusion over her 2022 EP Nerve and 2023 debut Ties, she has built a reputation for soulful vocals, introspective lyricism, and richly textured bedroom-meets-studio production. Her evolving sound incorporates elements of R&B, electronic, and cinematic soul, earning praise from triple j, NME, Billboard, and Bandcamp for her poetic depth and emotional warmth. With over 13K Instagram followers, a spotlight as a triple j EQUAL Ambassador, and festival appearances including Bigsound, FELIVAND is establishing herself as one of Australia’s most promising independent voices.

“this very thing”:A key single off her upcoming sophomore album my body’s my true north (due July 18, 2025), “this very thing” blends brooding synth bass, layered vocal stacks, and warm alt‑pop rhythms. The track delves into themes of self‑realization, emotional anchoring, and reclaiming personal narrative—it’s an invitation to focus on the moment of truth, the emotion that grounds us.

Artist Page: https://www.instagram.com/felivand