Basma and Temir Alcy: NAD review – skulking, sultry French-Moroccan crew evoke this shifting season

French-Moroccan vocalist Basma and Paris-based group Temir Alcy’s album *NAD* explores loss and new beginnings through a dark, atmospheric blend of folk, shoegaze and ambient music. Its slow, shifting rhythms and elusive textures create a palpable tension, while Basma’s performance gives the album a strong emotional centre.

The 11 tracks combine her Darija and French vocals with drones, reverb-soaked strings, sub-bass and subtle electronic sounds. Standouts include “Al Atlal”, which moves like a haunted lullaby, and “Ana Jaya”, where voices and instruments blur as the sound fades. The article also briefly recommends three other releases: a compilation of 1980s Turkish pop, an atmospheric album by Hysterical Love Project, and experimental dub from Holy Tongue.