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Mixtape #161

03 July 2024


Marla Hansen is a musician you may not have heard of, but you almost certainly have heard her music on various releases, performances and collaborations with artists like Sufjan Stevens, The National, Jens Lekman, Jay-Z, Alice and Ravi Coltrane, amongst many more. A tremendously talented violist, violinist and singer-songwriter based in Berlin, in March she released her sublime second full-length album, Salt, delicately blending acoustic instruments with electronics. The compositions on Salt are both celestial and warm, and we find Hansen continuing to build on her distinctive musical identity, and showcasing her exceptional musicianship and unique voice. We are delighted to have Marla Hansen curating this month's treat of a mixtape, giving us a taste of her world of influences.

  1. The Notwist – Ship [Morr Music]
  2. DM Stith – The Oracle [Historical Fiction Records LLC]
  3. Thom Yorke – Twist [XL Recordings]
  4. Marla Hansen – Dresden [Karaoke Kalk]
  5. Caroline Shaw, Attaca Quartet – Plan & Elevation: IV. The Orangery [Nonesuch / New Amsterdam Records]
  6. Fiona Apple – I Want You To Love Me [Epic]
  7. A Tribe Called Quest – Check the Rhime [Jive]
  8. Anna Meredith – Nautilus [Moshi Moshi]
  9. Tyler, The Creator – See You Again (feat. Kali Uchis) [Columbia]
  10. Simon Goff – Vale [7k!]
  11. Marla Hansen – Chains [Karaoke Kalk]
  12. Radiohead – Bloom [Ticker Tape Ltd.]
  13. Christian Biegai, Clair-Obscur Saxophonquartett – Leicht [Solo Musica]
  14. Rolf Hansen – Gotenstrasse [Karaoke Kalk]
  15. Jack White – Lazaretto [Third Man Records]
  16. Andrea Belfi – Strata [Float]
  17. Kendrick Lamar – PRIDE. [Interscope Records / Top Dawg Entertainment]

Amy Aileen Wood teases upcoming album with new single ‘Time For Everything’ ft Fiona Apple

18 April 2024

Photo: Charlie Weinmann

We’ve been eagerly waiting for the release of The Heartening, the upcoming album from LA-based Grammy Award-winning drummer and producer Amy Aileen Wood since we heard the sublime, unfettered and pulsating first single, ‘Rolling Stops’. With a tremendous body of work as a composer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Wood has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists over the years. The Heartening, though, marks the first album under her own name, and was created under the guidance of Pete Min of Colorfield Records.

Ahead of the album’s release on April 29th, Wood has let loose a second stellar single, ‘Time For Everything’, featuring Fiona Apple. Of the track, Wood comments:

“‘Time for Everything,’ one of the final tracks Pete and I worked on for the album, was pure fun. It was liberating, and felt a bit like crossing the finish line. We kept it light and tried not to overthink. And when Fiona’s infectious laughter came into play, it felt like the universe was nodding along.”

Listen to it below.

 

Amy Aileen Wood teases debut album, The Heartening, with lead single ‘Rolling Stops’ ft Fiona Apple

07 March 2024

Photo: Amy Aileen Wood

LA-based Grammy Award-winning drummer and producer Amy Aileen Wood is stepping into the spotlight with her upcoming LP, The Heartening. Known for her multifaceted talents as a composer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Wood has spent years honing her craft behind the scenes, collaborating with an impressive roster of artists including Fiona Apple, St. Vincent, David Garza, The Donnies The Amys and Shirley Manson, among others.

Despite her reluctance when first approached by producer Pete Min of Colorfield Records, Wood embraced the challenge of creating her own album, guided by Min’s vision. “My motivation was entirely fear based,” she explains, “I think my first question for Pete was, ‘are you sure?’ But it’s always good to get out of your comfort zone. And ultimately it was equal parts uncomfortable and rewarding.”

Drawing inspiration from diverse musical influences, from 90s hip-hop and punk rock to artists like Floating Points and Brian Eno, The Heartening is a captivating debut paradoxically blending tranquility and frenzy. The album features guest contributions from Daphne Chen, Nicole McCabe, Wayne Whittaker, and Kelsey Wood, as well as cameo appearances from Fiona Apple, Sebastian Steinberg, and John Would.

The Heartening arrives on April 29th through Colorfield Records and we can already hear the lead single ‘Rolling Stops’. Of the track, Wood says:

“”Rolling Stops” captures raw, playful performances in a stream of consciousness. It began with a drum take, shaped and slowed down by producer Pete Min, setting the tone. I then added layers of percussion and Kalimba. Inviting friends Fiona Apple, Sebastian Steinberg, Wayne Whittaker, and Nicole McCabe to contribute unfiltered, spontaneous takes propelled this musical exploration to new heights.”

Sublime, unfettered and pulsating, ‘Rolling Stops’ is after your ears.