Nia Archives Announces New Album 'Emotional Junglist': Hear "Boys In Blue"

Skip to ContentNew MusicNia Archives Announces New Album Emotional Junglist: Hear “Boys In Blue”DCBy Danielle Chelosky7:20 PM EDT on April 29, 2026Share on FacebookShare on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyIn 2024, Nia Archives released her debut album Silence Is Loud, combining jungle and indie rock and earning a nomination for the Mercury Prize. Now, she's announcing her sophomore effort, Emotional Junglist, out in July. The playful, clever breakup anthem "Boys In Blue" is out today.For Emotional Junglist, Archives worked with producer James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Blur), Ethan P. Flynn, and Julia Michaels (Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter). Guests include Jorja Smith and Sampha."Boys In Blue" follows March's "Danger," and it's tinged with pop-punk infectiousness and snark. The accompanying music video matches the energy as the British musician runs through London at night. It's directed by Iris Luz, who took cues from Fiona Apple and PJ Harvey. Watch below.TRACKLIST:01 "Feelingz Go Numb"02 "Around Tha Bend"03 "Danger"04 "Vertical"05 "This Could Be…"06 "Dance With Me 2nite"07 "Get Me Down" (Feat. Jorja Smith)08 "Train Of Thought"09 "Superlust"10 "There Goes Ma Head"11 "Almost Always"12 "Tender" (Feat. Sampha)13 "The Darkest Hour"14 "Lovers Grief"15 "Boys In Blue"Emotional Junglist is out 7/24 via HIJINXX / Island. Pre-order it here.Share on FacebookShare on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyDCDanielle CheloskyRead More:Iris Luz,James Ford,Jorja Smith,Nia Archives,SamphaGET THE STEREOGUM DIGESTThe week's most important music stories and least important music memes.EmailSign upMore from New MusicExplore New MusicNew MusicCinder Well Announces New Album A Blooming Body: Hear “While The Womb Screams Silently”April 29, 2026New MusicIslands’ Nick Thorburn & Ratatat’s Mike Stroud Announce Debut Album As The Creem: Hear “Goodbye”April 29, 2026New MusicChanel Beads Announces New Album With The Same Title As His Last AlbumApril 29, 2026New MusicBrutalismus 3000 Announce New Album Harmony, Share Boys Noize Collab “I Bring My Gun To The Function”April 29, 2026New MusicHammok – “Tap Water”April 29, 2026New MusicElder – “Capture/Release”April 29, 2026