Naima Bock

Bock was born in Glastonbury to a Brazilian father and a Greek mother. She grew up in England and São Paulo.{{cite web |last1=Pappis |first1=Konstantinos |title=Artist Spotlight: Naima Bock |url=https://ourculturemag.com/2022/07/05/artist-spotlight-naima-bock/ |publisher=Our Culture |access-date=5 July 2022}}

Bock was originally the bassist for British indie-rock band Goat Girl, performing under the name Naima Jelly.

After departing Goat Girl, Bock signed with Sub Pop and released her debut single, "30 Degrees".{{cite web |last1=Browne |first1=Hannah |title=Naima Bock debuts her solo sonic identity with "30 Degrees" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/naima-bock-30-degrees |publisher=The Line of Best Fit |access-date=19 August 2023}} Bock's second release was a cover of the Brazilian song "Berimbau".{{cite web |last1=Murray |first1=Robin |title=Track Of The Day 22/2 – Naima Bock |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/track-of-the-day-22-2-naima-bock/ |publisher=Clash |access-date=19 August 2023}} In early 2022, Bock released a new song titled "Every Morning".{{cite web |last1=Rettig |first1=James |title=Naima Bock – "Every Morning" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2177092/naima-bock-every-morning/music/ |publisher=Stereogum |access-date=19 August 2023}} In April 2022, Bock announced her debut album, Giant Palm.{{cite web |last1=Kenneally |first1=Cerys |title=Naima Bock announces debut album with title-track "Giant Palm" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/naima-bock-announces-debut-album-with-title-track-giant-palm |publisher=The Line of Best Fit |access-date=19 August 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Pappis |first1=Konstantinos |title=Naima Bock Announces Debut Album ‘Giant Palm’, Shares Video for New Song |url=https://ourculturemag.com/2022/04/13/naima-bock-announces-debut-album-giant-palm-shares-video-for-new-song/ |publisher=Our Culture Mag |access-date=19 August 2023}} The album received positive reviews{{cite web |last1=Cush |first1=Andy |title=Naima Bock: Giant Palm |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/naima-bock-giant-palm/ |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=19 August 2023}} and was named Stereogum's "Album of the Week".{{cite web |last1=Rettig |first1=James |title=Album Of The Week: Naima Bock's 'Giant Palm' |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2190778/naima-bock-giant-palm-review/reviews/album-of-the-week/ |publisher=Stereogum |access-date=19 August 2023}}

In February 2023, Bock released a new song called "Lines".{{cite web |last1=Pearis |first1=Bill |title=Naima Bock shares new song "Lines"; US tour starts soon |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/naima-bock-shares-new-song-lines-us-tour-starts-soon/ |publisher=BrooklynVegan |access-date=19 August 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Redfern |first1=Mark |title=Naima Bock Shares Video for New Song "Lines" |url=https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/naima_bock_shares_video_for_new_song_lines |publisher=Under the Radar |access-date=19 August 2023}}

Bock's second album, Below a Massive Dark Land, came out on Sub Pop in September 2024. It was preceded by singles "Gentle" and "Feed My Release".{{cite web|url=https://www.subpop.com/news/2024/09/24/naima_bocks_below_a_massive_dark_land_available_worldwide_from_sub_pop_memorials_of_distinction_this_friday_september_27th_2024 |title=Naima Bock’s Below a Massive Dark Land Available Worldwide From Sub Pop/Memorials of Distinction Friday, September 27th, 2024|author=Gobeli, Abbie |publisher=Sub Pop|date=24 September 2024}}

Studio albums

• Giant Palm (2022)
• Below a Massive Dark Land (2024)

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Category:Living people

Category:English bass guitarists

Category:Year of birth missing (living people)

Category:English people of Brazilian descent

Category:English people of Greek descent

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