Clash Magazine’s review finds Nia Archives’ second album, ‘Emotional Junglist’, to be an ambitious and emotionally direct expansion of her jungle-based sound. The reviewer argues that it moves decisively beyond nostalgia for the genre, combining breakbeats with post-punk, pop, dancehall, industrial and orchestral elements while retaining a clear musical identity.

The 15-track album follows her 2024 debut, ‘Silence Is Loud’, and draws on influences including The Streets, Happy Mondays and LTJ Bukem. Highlights named include ‘Feelingz Go Numb’, ‘Around Tha Bend’, ‘Danger’ and ‘Get Me Down’, featuring Jorja Smith; other contributors include Sampha, Ethan P Flynn and Julia Michaels. Clash awards the record 8/10, describing it as a compelling and significant step forward.