Dutch/Surinamese singer-songwriter néomí makes a striking return with her first release on Nettwerk, the introspective and emotionally charged ‘Do You Want To Be Honest?’ A song that captures the struggle of finding clarity in relationships, it marks a bold new era for néomí, one that blends raw lyricism with the lush textures of indie-folk and contemporary pop.

“This song is about trying to find middle/solid ground when you can’t control the movements and actions of the people/world around you. When I was writing it, I was fed up with guessing what everybody says or thinks, and in this instance, one specific person. We were making excuses, trying not to be friends, and stopping me from finding a solid base from which to rebuild. It feels difficult sometimes when things don’t end the way you thought they should, when it hasn’t felt like a proper or honest goodbye. Over time, we did manage to find distance, but even now, there are the occasional tremors instead of an earthquake,” says néomí.

With a delicate yet deeply resonant vocal delivery, néomí transforms personal reflections into universal truths. The track’s understated production allows the emotional weight of her words to take centre stage, drawing comparisons to Phoebe Bridgers, Julia Jacklin, and Ben Howard, while showcasing a sound that is distinctly her own.