Niki’s Early Music Makes Her Cringe. Her Emotional Pop Is Growing Up.

The musician, 25, has paired raw honesty with synth-pop and R&B. On her third album, “Buzz,” she moves toward West Coast folk-rock and explores fresh heartbreak.

​The musician, 25, has paired raw honesty with synth-pop and R&B. On her third album, “Buzz,” she moves toward West Coast folk-rock and explores fresh heartbreak.