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Marissa Nadler Announces New EP, Shares Cover of the Alessi Brothers’ “Seabird”

The Wrath of the Clouds EP Due Out February 4 via Bella Union

Jan 10, 2022

Marissa Nadler has announced the release of a new EP, The Wrath of the Clouds, which will be out on February 4 via Bella Union. The EP consists of three songs recorded during the sessions for Nadler’s previous album, The Path of the Clouds in addition to two covers, one of which has been shared—her cover of the Alessi Brothers’ 1976 pop song “Seabird.” More

Marissa Nadler Shares Atmospheric True Crime Video for New Song “Couldn’t Have Done the Killing”

The Path of the Clouds Due Out October 29 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Oct 07, 2021

Marissa Nadler is releasing a new album, The Path of the Clouds, on October 29 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union. Now she has shared its third single, “Couldn’t Have Done the Killing,” via an atmospheric film noir/true crime styled video for the song. Tyler Derryberry and Christen Dute directed the video, which features lots of quick cuts of crime, with faces rarely seen. A press release says the video pays homage to TV series such as Unsolved Mysteries and In Search of… More

14 Best Songs of the Week: The War on Drugs, Hatchie, Sam Evian, Magdalena Bay, and More

Plus Tonstartssbandht, Snail Mail, My Morning Jacket, Coco, Ducks Ltd., and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Sep 17, 2021

Welcome to the 35th Songs of the Week of 2021. It was a blockbuster week for new songs, with lots of strong contenders. We tried to show a bit of restraint and keep it to an already over-stuffed Top 12, but then we just went for it with a Top 14. I mean, whose going to tell us we can’t pick 14 favorite songs? It’s our website and we have no corporate overlords. More

Marissa Nadler Shares Video for New Song “If I Could Breathe Underwater” (Feat. Mary Lattimore)

The Path of the Clouds Due Out October 29 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Sep 14, 2021

Marissa Nadler is releasing a new album, The Path of the Clouds, on October 29 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union. Now she has shared its second single, “If I Could Breathe Underwater,” via a video for the song that fittingly features Nadler underwater. The song features harp playing from Mary Lattimore, a longtime friend of Nadler’s. Jenni Hensler directed the video, which was partially shot with 16mm film camera. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: Saint Etienne, Geese, Helado Negro, W.H. Lung, and More

Plus The Fiery Furnaces, La Luz, My Morning Jacket, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Aug 27, 2021

Welcome to the 32nd Songs of the Week of 2021. It was an eclectic week for new tracks and there were lots to choose from (hence we have a slew of honorable mentions). More

Marissa Nadler Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Bessie, Did You Make It?”

The Path of the Clouds Due Out October 29 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Aug 25, 2021

Marissa Nadler has announced a new album, The Path of the Clouds on Sacred Bones and Bella Union, and shared its first single, “Bessie, Did You Make It?,” via a video for it. More

Lost Horizons Share Video for New Song “Marie” (Feat. Marissa Nadler)

Part Two of In Quiet Moments Due Out February 26 via Bella Union

Jan 27, 2021

Lost Horizons are releasing a new two-part double album, In Quiet Moments—part one came out in December and part two is due out February 26 via Bella Union. Now they have shared a new song from part two, “Marie,” which features Marissa Nadler. It was shared via a video. Nadler created the video’s footage, and the video was edited and directed by Penelope Isles’ Jack Wolter. More

Jan 22, 2020

Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. More

Album of the Week: Lala Lala

The Lamb Out Now via Hardly Art

Sep 28, 2018

Lala Lala is the project of Chicago-based Lillie West. Her new album, The Lamb, came out today via Hardly Art and it’s our Album of the Week. In his review for Under the Radar, our writer Timothy Michalik declared The Lamb “perhaps one of this year’s finest indie rock records to come out of Chicago, if not the country.” More

Marissa Nadler Shares New Song “I Can’t Listen to Gene Clark Anymore” (Feat. Sharon Van Etten)

For My Crimes Due Out September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Sep 05, 2018

Marissa Nadler is releasing a new album, For My Crimes, on September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union. Now she has shared another song from the album, “I Can’t Listen to Gene Clark Anymore.” The song features backing vocals from Sharon Van Etten. Listen to it below, followed by her upcoming tour dates. More

11 Best Songs of the Last Two Weeks: Richard Reed Parry, Low, Kurt Vile, Suede, and More

Plus Cat Power, Wild Nothing, Still Corners, Mitski, Madeline Kenney, and a Wrap-up of the Last Two Weeks' Other Notable New Tracks

Aug 17, 2018

We took a break from Songs of the Week last week due to a little vacation by our publishers. So this week we are compiling the best songs of the last two weeks. Hence we couldn’t contain the list to our usual Top 10, although we didn’t do too badly, only expanding to a Top 11 and a few more honorable mentions than usual. More

Marissa Nadler Shares Video for New Song “Blue Vapor”

For My Crimes Due Out September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Aug 07, 2018

Marissa Nadler is releasing a new album, For My Crimes, on September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union. Previously she shared its title track, which features backing vocals from Angel Olsen, as well as an acoustic video for the song. Now she has shared another song from the album, “Blue Vapor,” via a video for the song. More

Marissa Nadler Shares “For My Crimes” Live Acoustic Video and Announces More Tour Dates

For My Crimes Due Out September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Jul 17, 2018

Marissa Nadler is releasing a new album, For My Crimes, on September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union. Previously she shared its title track, which features backing vocals from Angel Olsen. Now she has shared a video where she performs the song live on an acoustic guitar. More

Marissa Nadler Announces New Album, Shares Title Track “For My Crimes” (Feat. Angel Olsen)

For My Crimes Due Out September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union

Jun 26, 2018

Marissa Nadler has announced a new album, For My Crimes, and shared its title track, which features backing vocals from Angel Olsen. For My Crimes is due out September 28 via Sacred Bones and Bella Union. Check out “For My Crimes” below, followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art, as well as her upcoming tour dates. More

Lost Horizons (Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins) Announce Debut Album, Share Song

The Duo Also Features Richie Thomas; Album Features Sharon Van Etten, Marissa Nadler, Tim Smith, and More

Jul 06, 2017

Lost Horizons is a new duo featuring former Cocteau Twins member (and Bella Union label head) Simon Raymonde and drummer Richie Thomas (who has played with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Felt, and Cocteau Twins). More

Marissa Nadler Shares New Song, “Rosemary,” for “Our First 100 Days” Anti-Donald Trump Project

"Our First 100 Days" Will Include a New Song Every Day for the First 100 Days of Donald Trump's Presidency

Mar 24, 2017

“Our First 100 Days” is an anti-President Donald Trump project. The good folks behind the “30 Days, 30 Songs” anti-Trump campaign during the election have teamed up with Secretly Group for “Our First 100 Days.” More

Mar 23, 2016

Marissa Nadler has shared the video today for her song “All The Colors Of The Dark.” The song is off her new album Strangers, which is out May 20th on Sacred Bones. More

Listen: Under the Radar’s Weekly Playlist Featuring alt-J, Tweedy, JJ, The Rosebuds, and More

Plus New Tracks from J Mascis, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Music Go Music, Speedy Ortiz, Wampire, Chance the Rapper, Marrisa Nadler, Foxes in Fiction, and Others

Aug 01, 2014

Welcome to Under the Radar’s weekly playlist, where we compile the best and most exciting tracks to debut online in the last week (give or take). In this mix we’ve got new songs by alt-J (remixed by clipping.), Tweedy, JJ, The Rosebuds, J Mascis, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Music Go Music, Speedy Ortiz (covering Sibylle Baier), Wampire, Chance the Rapper (covering the theme song to ‘90s cartoon Arthur), Marrisa Nadler (covering Leonard Cohen), Foxes in Fiction, Terry Malts, Literature, Kamp!, Kate Boy, Purling Hiss, and more. More

Jul 01, 2014

Earlier this year musical artist Marissa Nadler released her latest album July. Marking the the beginning of the actual calendar month, Nadler has premiered a brand new music video for the included cut “Firecrackers.” More

Marissa Nadler Announces New Album, “July”

Listen to New Song "Dead City Emily"

Nov 11, 2013

Singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler has announced the upcoming release of her latest album, July. More

Listen: Marissa Nadler Covers the “Game of Thrones” Theme Song

A Capella Version of Theme to HBO's Hit Fantasy Series

Mar 27, 2013

As we all get ready to return to Westeros on Sunday when season three of Game of Thrones kicks off, take a moment to listen to Marissa Nadler’s haunting a capella version of the show’s theme song. Stripped of its epic orchestration and fiery compass scrolling over an otherworldly map, the music takes on a new persona, almost chant-like but still capturing the essence of the HBO drama. More

Feb 11, 2013

Last year dream pop artist Marissa Nadler released her sophomore LP The Sister. Better late than never Nadler has unveiled a beautifully choreographed music video for her track “Wedding.” More

May 25, 2012

Next week singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler will release her sophomore album The Sister. More

Marissa Nadler Announces New LP

The Sister Out May 29

Jan 25, 2012

Dream-pop folk artist Marissa Nadler has announced that she will be releasing her second album in less than a year’s time this coming spring. More

Under the Radar Announces Best of 2011 Issue Featuring Three Covers: Bon Iver, M83, and The Horrors

Plus: Florence and the Machine, Beirut, PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi, SBTRKT, R.E.M., and more

Dec 23, 2011

Under the Radar‘s Best of 2011 Issue has shipped out to subscribers and will be hitting newsstands soon. The issue features three unique covers, each featuring an artist behind one of our Top 5 albums of the year: M83, The Horrors, and Bon Iver. The issue also takes a look back at other artists who have made a splash in 2011, including Beirut, Anna Calvi, EMA, Florence and the Machine, Gang Gang Dance, Neon Indian, PJ Harvey, R.E.M., SBTRKT, Slow Club, St. Vincent, Summer Camp, tUnE-yArDs, and Yuck. More

Dec 14, 2011

Boston singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler has unveiled a serene music video for her track “In Your Lair, Bear.” More

Marissa Nadler Announces Fall tour

Dates Kick Off This September

Aug 10, 2011

Marissa Nadler is hitting the road this fall in support of her recently released self-titled full-length. We have the dates. More



Interviews

The End: Marissa Nadler

Eternal Spiritual Presence

Oct 29, 2021

To end out the week, we ask Marissa Nadler some questions about endings and death. More


Reviews

Feb 18, 2022

Marissa Nadler has a gift for extracting optimism from unlikely, morbid places. More

Sep 26, 2018

Marissa Nadler’s songs aren’t necessarily the kind that get stuck in one’s head, but on her new album, For My Crimes, there’s one track, “Blue Vapor,” that’s just impossible to forget. More

Feb 12, 2014

The prolific Marissa Nadler doesn’t run out of sparse instrumentation over which to drape her haunting voice. July is the latest in Nadler’s one-album-or-EP-per-year release string. Her formula of minimal instrument involvement and maximum voice continues to deliver. More