Sometimes closure sounds like distorted guitars and a defiant scream. That’s exactly the energy Naomi Neva channels in her latest single, “This Is Over,” a raw and unapologetic breakup anthem that’s as empowering as it is emotionally charged. The Oakland-based indie rock artist digs deep into heartbreak, frustration, and self-realization — and somehow turns it all into something beautiful, loud, and liberating.
Produced by an all-female team at Hear Me Roar Studio, the track bursts with gritty guitar riffs, visceral vocals, and an explosive chorus that perfectly captures that push-and-pull between pain and empowerment. Naomi describes the song as being about “realizing you’re not going to get what you want from someone, and that it’s time to stop pretending.” But in true Naomi fashion, she adds with refreshing honesty: “It’s also a lie — I’m still friends with both of the people who inspired it, and that is still a mistake.”
The story behind “This Is Over” is as vivid as the song itself. Naomi wrote it mid-flight, on her way home from visiting her best friend in Berlin, still reeling from an unanswered message to someone she cared about. Wedged between a couple sharing snacks, she poured her frustration and vulnerability into her lyrics — a slice of life that became one of her most powerful tracks to date.
This single also marks a first for Naomi — collaborating with a producer. After sending the demo to Kimberley Shires of Hear Me Roar Studio, the two immediately clicked. Kimberley’s first thought? “It strikes me as a bit of a punk rock vibe or like Ani DiFranco maybe.” That spark of creative understanding led to a sound that feels bold, alive, and authentically Naomi.
Fans of Olivia Rodrigo and PJ Harvey will instantly connect with the song’s mix of female rage, nostalgia, and unfiltered honesty. Naomi Neva continues to carve out her own lane in indie rock — one built on truth, grit, and emotional release.
‘This Is Over’ is a fierce, honest, and beautifully cathartic. It’s the breakup song you scream along to and thank her for later.
