[LISTEN] MOONS | MARISSA NADLER

 

Recorded, mixed - Marissa Nadler 

Photograph - Nick Fancher 
Vocals, guitar - Marissa Nadler 
Vocals, guitar, synth - Milky Burgess

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Marissa Nadler & Stephen Brodsky // Droneflower

Droneflower is in bloom. The new collaboration between Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky (Cave In, Mutoid Man), is a sprawling and expansive exercise in contrasts. It is the sound of the war between the brutal and the ethereal, the dark and the light, the past and the present, and the real and imagined.  

Brodsky met Nadler for the first time in 2014 at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar when he came to see her play on her July tour, and they quickly became friends. Both of them had been wanting to explore songwriting that didn’t fit into their existing projects, and they soon became energized by the prospect of working together. One of the first ideas they discussed was a horror movie soundtrack, and while Droneflower isn’t that, it is a richly cinematic album. It’s easy to imagine much of the record set to images, though it wasn’t composed that way. 

The first song that came together was “Dead West,” based around a beautiful acoustic guitar piece Brodsky wrote while living on Spy Pond, just outside of Nadler’s home base in Boston. By the time they started working on the song earnest, Brodsky had moved to Brooklyn. Nadler added lyrics and vocal melodies remotely, and even from a distance it was obvious there was real kismet in the collaboration. 

All the songs on Droneflower were recorded in home studios, and they throb with the frisson of that intimate environment. For much of the recording process, Brodsky would stop by the ramshackle studio that Nadler set up in Boston whenever he was in town visiting family. Songs like “For the Sun” were written on the spot there, lyrics and all. The lush ambient pieces “Space Ghost I” and “Space Ghost II” began as Brodsky piano compositions and were later fleshed out by additional instrumentation and Nadler’s inimitable vocals. 

Nadler and Brodsky also recorded two cover songs for the album — the epic Guns n’ Roses power ballad “Estranged” and Morphine’s beguiling “In Spite of Me.” Since childhood, Nadler had been transfixed by the “Estranged” video where Axl Rose swam with dolphins, and she and Brodsky breathe new life into the song here. Their take on “In Spite of Me” is invigorated by a guest appearance from Morphine saxophonist Dana Colley, who ironically didn’t play on the original recording but is indispensable on Nadler and Brodsky’s version.  

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Releases April 26, 2019

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[WATCH] MARISSA NADLER // Said Goodbye To That Car

Said Goodbye To That Car 

From the album For My Crimes 

To buy or streaming, http://hyperurl.co/formycrimes 

Released September, 2018 on: Sacred Bones Records, Bella Union Records 

Video directed and animated by Marissa Nadler Song 

Produced by Lawrence Rothman, Justin Raisin, Marissa Nadler 

Song written by Marissa Nadler 

Guitar, vocals, background vocals- Marissa Nadler 

String arrangements Janel Leppin Mastered by Heba Kadry

RUIN RADIO: DECEMBER MIXTAPE 2018 SPECIAL GUEST CURATED BY MARISSA NADLER

RUIN RADIO DECEMBER MIXTAPE 2018 SPECIAL GUEST CURATED BY MARISSA NADLER

I’m excited to share the latest RUIN RADIO Mixtape for December 2018! This month’s mixtape is special guest curated by Marissa Nadler.  One of my favourite of my artists and a woman who continues to inspire, motivate and support me and my ventures. If you haven't seen her live you should put it on your must do list. Spellbindingly beautiful. 

TRACK LISTING: 

1. SANTO & JOHNNY - SLEEPWALK

2. EMMA RUTH RUNDLE - YOU DON’T HAVE TO CRY

3. BELLY - LOW RED MOON

4. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - I’M ON FIRE

5. VELVET UNDERGROUND - I FOUND A REASON

6. WILLIAM BELL - I FORGOT TO BE YOUR LOVER

7. DIRTFACE - LEATHERLUNGS

8. JONI MITCHELL - THE ARRANGEMENT

9. SAMMI SMITH - JIMMY’S IN GEORGIA

10. NEIL YOUNG - CORTEZ THE KILLER

11. CHELSEA WOLFE - FLATLANDS

12. PHARMAKON - BANG BANG, MY BABY SHOT ME DOWN

13. THE BAND - LONESOME SUSIE

14. LEONARD COHEN - AVALANCHE

15. NINA SIMONE  - SINCE I FELL FOR YOU

LISTEN ON MIXCLOUD HERE

Marissa Nadler // For my Crimes

The eighth album from Marissa Nadler, For My Crimes, is the sound of turmoil giving way to truth. The songs stare down the dark realization that love may not be enough to keep two people together through distance and differing needs. By asking these difficult questions about her relationships, Nadler has found a stronger sense of self and a sharper voice as both a songwriter and a vocalist, culminating in her most evocative entry in an already impressive discography. The album is set for release on September 28, via Bella Union and Sacred Bones. 

Following the release of 2016’s acclaimed Strangers, Nadler’s relationships were put to the test as she left the Boston area on tour. She wrote throughout 2017 about this tension, and ended up with three times as many songs as she needed. But after reviewing the demos with her co-producers Justin Raisen and Lawrence Rothman, Nadler wrote a flurry of tight but no less intense new songs in the week before arriving at Rothman’s Laurel Canyon studio, House of Lux, in early January. She considered it a challenge to herself, applying new strategies and structures to the craft of “slow music” she’s honed over the last 15 years. From that group of songs came nearly all of the singles on For My Crimes, some of the most indelible of Nadler’s career. 

The opening title track is classic Nadler: a sweeping, vaguely Southern drama of voices, strings, and acoustic guitar, that walks the fine line between character song and personal indictment by metaphor. “For My Crimes” spawned out of a songwriting exercise in which Nadler wrote from the perspective of someone on death row, but the song casts a dark shadow over an album that turns marital conflict into inner reflection. Helping Nadler dig down into the song’s remorseful soul is her old friend Angel Olsen, who serves as a distraught echo from beyond in the chorus.

Bolstering the intimacy of these songs is the strong feminine energy that defined their recording. Between Rothman’s fluidity with both gender and genre (as heard on his 2017 album The Book of Law), and Raisen’s track record of successful collaborations with strong women (Olsen, Kim Gordon, Charli XCX), Nadler felt empowered to explore without judgement in the studio. With the exception of a single saxophonist, every player on the album is a woman of notable pedigree and distinct style, many of whom have played with Nadler over the years. In addition to the cameos by Angel Olsen and Kristin Kontrol, Sharon Van Etten sings backup on “I Can’t Listen to Gene Clark Anymore” and “Lover Release Me.” Mary Lattimore joins on harp for “Are You Really Gonna Move to the South,” while the great experimental multi-instrumentalist Janel Leppin plays strings throughout the record. 

These women and others helped make For My Crimes as dynamic as it is intimate, but Nadler’s mesmerizing voice—stripped of nearly all reverb—is what sits at the center of these songs. You can hear the emotional range of her performances more than ever before, from the spectral harmonizing of “Are You Really Gonna Move To The South” to the cheeky boredom of “All Out Of Catastrophes,” two other highlights. As a singer, she has never sounded more confident than she does here. 

Adding to the album’s deeply personal feeling is its abstracted artwork, featuring Nadler’s original oil paintings. Though Nadler is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and a semi-retired art teacher (she has one student left—a 95-year-old named Doris), For My Crimes marks the first album cover bearing one of her paintings. She also channeled the album’s themes into paintings corresponding to specific tracks, which will be included as prints in the limited edition version of For My Crimes (and in some cases, for sale as originals on Nadler’s website).  

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https://www.marissanadler.com

[VIDEO] Marissa Nadler // Blue Vapor

Blue Vapor is taken from the the album, For My Crimes, to be released on September 28, 2018 on Sacred Bones & Bella Union Directed by Thomas McMahan Produced by Digital Dust Assistant Director: Graham Immel Cinematography by Dan Kanes Gaffer: Chapin Hall Makeup & Hair by Arlene Espinosa Wardrobe by Jenni Hensler 3D animation and compositing by Thomas McMahan Edited by Jean Renault Marissa Nadler - guitar, vocals, bass pedals, hammond Kristin Welchez - vocals Dana Colley - sax Janel Leppin - strings Patty Schemel - drums Written by Marissa Nadler © & ℗ 2018 Marissa Nadler Music (ASCAP) Produced by Lawrence Rothman, Justin Raisin & Marissa Nadler Mixed and Engineered By Lawrence Rothman at House of Lux in Laurel Canyon, 2018 Additional engineering by Jesse Newport Mastered by Heba Kadry at Timeless Mastering in Brooklyn, New York Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nfOVwW Listen on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2nh9U2d US Pre-Order: https://geni.us/MNUSFMC EU Pre-Order: https://geni.us/MNEUFMC

On Tour:

October. 4 – North Adams, MA - MASS MoCA w/ The Decemberists October 5 – Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre w/ The Decemberists October 8 – Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre w/ The Decemberists October 14 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah October 15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Moroccan October 16 - San Francisco CA - The Chapel w/ Mercury Rev October 18 - Portland OR - Mississippi Studios w/ Mercury Rev October 19 - Seattle WA - Tractor Tavern w/ Mercury Rev October 23 – Brussels, BE - Botanique (Autumn Falls) October 24 – Amsterdam, NL - Bitterzoet October 25 – Paris, FR - Point FMR October 26 – Berlin, DE - Musik & Frieden October 27 – Copenhagen, DK - Loppen October 29 – Manchester, UK - Gullivers October 30 – London, UK - St Mattias Church (Dalston) November 30 - Montreal QC - Bar Le Ritz PDB December 1 - Toronto ON - Baby G December 3 - Chicago IL - Schuba’s December 5 - Philadelphia PA - Boot & Saddle December 6 - Brooklyn NY - Rough Trade December 7 - Washington, DC - Songbyrd

http://www.marissanadler.com

Marissa Nadler // For My Crimes

The eighth album from Marissa Nadler, For My Crimes, is the sound of turmoil giving way to truth. The songs stare down the dark realization that love may not be enough to keep two people together through distance and differing needs. By asking these difficult questions about her relationships, Nadler has found a stronger sense of self and a sharper voice as both a songwriter and a vocalist, culminating in her most evocative entry in an already impressive discography. The album is set for release on September 28, via Bella Union and Sacred Bones. 

Following the release of 2016’s acclaimed Strangers, Nadler’s relationships were put to the test as she left the Boston area on tour. She wrote throughout 2017 about this tension, and ended up with three times as many songs as she needed. But after reviewing the demos with her co-producers Justin Raisen and Lawrence Rothman, Nadler wrote a flurry of tight but no less intense new songs in the week before arriving at Rothman’s Laurel Canyon studio, House of Lux, in early January. She considered it a challenge to herself, applying new strategies and structures to the craft of “slow music” she’s honed over the last 15 years. From that group of songs came nearly all of the singles on For My Crimes, some of the most...  more

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releases September 28, 2018

[LISTEN] Covers // Marissa Nadler

MARISSA NADLER // All-Natural Song Inspired Soy Candles

Each candle is a different scent to correspond with the chosen song, the my first songs candles are:

Was It A Dream- Lavender (to help you forget those bad dreams)

All The Colors of The Dark- Mystery Scent

The Sun Always Reminds Me Of You- lemongrass

Janie In Love- Rose

Leave The Light On- Bergamot, Lemongrass, Sweet Orange

Dead City Emily- peppermint

Dissolve- Unscented 

They are 100% handmade by Marissa Nadler with all-natural, sustainable soy wax and pure essential oils. They come in glass candle jars with lids, and the artwork on each candle is different.

Available to buy HERE. 

Marissa Nadler X Rebecca Cleal

All photos © Rebecca Cleal

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Marissa Nadler

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Wrekmeister Harmonies

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