Nadin Amizah
Folk · ID · Active since 2000

Nadin Amizah

Intimate Indonesian folk that feels like a whispered secret. Breathy vocals and delicate chamber arrangements for quiet reflection and rainy afternoons.

Browse Catalog
Intro

Nadin Amizah creates music that feels like a vintage photograph coming to life. Her sound is defined by an incredible intimacy, often sounding as if she is singing directly into your ear from across a small, dimly lit room. It is deeply rooted in the Indonesian singer-songwriter tradition but elevated by sophisticated chamber-pop arrangements that use strings and piano to create a sense of timeless drama.

What sets her apart is her 'poetic-theatrical' approach to performance. She doesn't just sing songs; she narrates emotional arcs, often incorporating spoken word elements and a specific, breathy vocal technique that emphasizes the fragility of her lyrics. Her work often explores the complexities of growing up, family dynamics, and the specific ache of nostalgia, making her a central figure in the modern 'sad girl' aesthetic of Southeast Asia.

Start with 'Selamat Ulang Tahun' to experience her most cohesive narrative work. It is an album that captures the transition from childhood to adulthood with startling honesty, wrapped in warm, organic production that feels both grand and incredibly private.

Nadin Amizah (born 28 May 2000) is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. She had her breakthrough after collaborating with Dipha Barus on a single "All Good" in 2017. A year later, she released her debut solo single "Rumpang" which garnered her the award of Best New Artist at the 2019 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. Amizah has received four Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards from fourteen nominations and an Indonesian Film Festival nomination.
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA →
Our Catalog2 Albums · 2020 · 2023
Known ForWeighted across the artist's discography. Tap a trait for examples.
Adjacent Artists
Alondra Bentley
Alondra Bentley

Shares chamber folk, baroque pop, indie folk, tender (signature)

Lisa Hannigan
Lisa Hannigan

Shares chamber folk, baroque pop, indie folk, cello (signature)

Puzzle Muteson
Puzzle Muteson

Shares chamber folk, baroque pop, violin, indie folk (signature)

Sydney Wayser
Sydney Wayser

Shares baroque pop, chamber folk, indie folk, cello (subgenre)

JK
Jordan Klassen

Shares chamber folk, baroque pop, violin, indie folk (signature)

Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke

Shares baroque pop, chamber folk, indie folk, cello (subgenre)

AS
April Snow

Shares chamber folk, baroque pop, violin, indie folk (signature)

AI
Awkward I

Shares chamber folk, baroque pop, indie folk, cello (signature)

CF
Chloe Foy

Shares violin, chamber folk, indie folk, cello (instrumentation)

Markéta Irglová
Markéta Irglová

Shares chamber folk, violin, indie folk, cello (signature)

Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →