Features
Thursday, December 13 2012
The Top 10 Overlooked Albums of 2012
With the long arm of the internet putting any and all music at our fingertips, it should make for a glut of bands getting their due attention. But what really happens is so many great acts get hidden in plain view.
Reviews
Thursday, May 31 2012
Marissa Nadler: The Sister
If past albums were about getting knocked down, this one focuses more on the getting up, the pressing on. The narrators feel stronger here and, as a result, so does Nadler's voice.
Wednesday, August 10 2011
Marissa Nadler: Marissa Nadler
On her new album, the mix between tradition and personality has shifted, and Nadler comes shining through on this wonderful, often deceptively uplifting record.
Monday, May 4 2009
Marissa Nadler: Little Hells
Little Hells finds Nadler branching out from her voice-and-guitar formula, and while the effort is wholly commendable, the results are rather more mixed.
Monday, November 5 2007
Marissa Nadler: Songs III: Bird on the Water
When Nadler uses the talent of backing band Espers, Songs III shines. Unfortunately, she doesn't use them nearly enough.
Blogs
Friday, September 10 2010
Sharon Van Etten and Marissa Nadler: 8 September 2010 - Washington D.C.
Transcending the stereotype of the morose singer-songwriter, Sharon Van Etten proved more personable than her melancholic songs let on.
Thursday, February 12 2009
Marissa Nadler - "River of Dirt" (MP3/video)
Marissa Nadler's "River of Dirt" is a haunting, melancholy tune from her upcoming Kemado release Little Hells (March 3). The video for the song was…
