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Posts tagged "Half Waif"
With her latest project, Half Waif's Nandi Rose Plunkett has successfully bridged the ever-growing chasm between "avant" and pop, taking Radiohead's lesson to a more intimate and less pretentious place. The band's sophomore album 'Probable Depths" is an intriguing blend of synth and orchestral pop full of texture and otherworldly melodies. We asked Plunkett a few questions about her creative process and gear.
What events and records have been inspiring the music in 'Probable Depths’?
At the heart of ‘Probable Depths’ is the experience of recording the basic sounds for the album in the house where I grew up, in Western Massachusetts. It was very cold and very snowy when we were recording, yet the house was lit up with warmth from the old wood stove. To me, the album has this slick, constructed outside atmosphere that feels like the sharp air and the architecture of the house. Inside, in contrast, there’s the personal nature of the lyrics, the inner warmth of my thoughts, a sensation of being nestled inside a world of sound. That house has a lot of history – a lot of memories, joys, and intense sorrow. There’s a depth there that you might not feel when looking at the quaint red New England exterior, just like I hope there’s a depth to the music that requires a few listens.... Click on the title for more