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Nervous City Nervous Self Shares New Single ‘Act V’
Nervous City Nervous Self is the artistic moniker of Swedish singer-songwriter David Josephson, who has unveiled his latest single ‘Act V’.
The captivating track merges genres of pop, singer-songwriter, and folktronica. The sonic masterpiece is a romantic ballad with melancholy undertones over a dreamy production featuring bass, bells, strings, guitar, drum machine, synthesizer, and chilling vocals.
‘Act V’ is a collaboration between Nervous City Nervous Self and producer Diamond Heist. They sent files back and forth between Uppsala and south of Sweden, the latter where Nervous City Nervous Self is currently located, and the result is a blend between an electronic dream-pop world and the equally other-worldly lyrics. The song was written a while back by Nervous City Nervous Self but has only now found its definitive shape.
‘Act V’ reveals a moment of bliss and birth under a vast honey-dripping sky. Although it is the final act, the fact is that it is a moment for re-birth. The next day, a new play, a new chance – for the lover and the clown, whose frown is just a smile upside down. And for Hedda Gabler, (the main character in Henrik Ibsen´s theatre play) only she knows, and the words that she whispers are spreading like wings of birds once kept inside but now released to the world, like drops of honey falling through the stratosphere.
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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