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She began writing songs in 1993,<ref>[http://www.discorder.ca/oldsite/features/02aprilnastasia.html DISCORDER Nina Nastasia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and released her first album, ''[[Dogs (album)|Dogs]]'', in 2000. Only 1,500 copies of the album were initially pressed, with Nastasia putting together the album packaging herself in her apartment. Nastasia sold them at her shows, quickly selling all of them. By the end of the year 2000, the album was out of print. Famed DJ [[John Peel]] took notice to the album (calling it "astonishing") after having been given a copy by [[Steve Albini]]. Peel began playing songs from it constantly on his radio show on [[BBC Radio 1]]. The album, as well as Nastasia, gained a cult following.
She began writing songs in 1993,<ref>[http://www.discorder.ca/oldsite/features/02aprilnastasia.html DISCORDER Nina Nastasia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and released her first album, ''[[Dogs (album)|Dogs]]'', in 2000. Only 1,500 copies of the album were initially pressed, with Nastasia putting together the album packaging herself in her apartment. Nastasia sold them at her shows, quickly selling all of them. By the end of the year 2000, the album was out of print. Famed DJ [[John Peel]] took notice to the album (calling it "astonishing") after having been given a copy by [[Steve Albini]]. Peel began playing songs from it constantly on his radio show on [[BBC Radio 1]]. The album, as well as Nastasia, gained a cult following.


Nastasia has released six albums, the first of which, ''Dogs'', was initially released in 2000 on Socialist Records. Her subsequent albums, ''[[The Blackened Air]]'' (2002) and ''[[Run to Ruin]]'' (2003), were released on [[indie rock|indie]] label [[Touch and Go Records]], which also re-released ''Dogs'' in 2004. In 2006, ''[[On Leaving]]'' was released on [[Fat Cat Records]]. In 2007, an album on which she collaborated with [[Jim White (drummer)|Jim White]] called ''[[You Follow Me]]'' was released on Fat Cat. All six of Nastasia's albums were recorded by Steve Albini, who has ardently praised her music in a number of interviews.
Nastasia has released five albums, the first of which, ''Dogs'', was initially released in 2000 on Socialist Records. Her subsequent albums, ''[[The Blackened Air]]'' (2002) and ''[[Run to Ruin]]'' (2003), were released on [[indie rock|indie]] label [[Touch and Go Records]], which also re-released ''Dogs'' in 2004. In 2006, ''[[On Leaving]]'' was released on [[Fat Cat Records]]. In 2007, an album on which she collaborated with [[Jim White (drummer)|Jim White]] called ''[[You Follow Me]]'' was released on Fat Cat. All six of Nastasia's albums were recorded by Steve Albini, who has ardently praised her music in a number of interviews.


Nastasia recorded six sessions for late [[BBC]] disc jockey John Peel's show. The last one was recorded with the help of Tuvan throat singing group [[Huun-Huur-Tu]]. Two of Nastasia's songs were included in Peel's annual ''[[Festive Fifty]]'': "Ugly Face" (ranked 4th in 2002) and "You, Her & Me" (ranked 13th in 2003).
Nastasia recorded six sessions for late [[BBC]] disc jockey John Peel's show. The last one was recorded with the help of Tuvan throat singing group [[Huun-Huur-Tu]]. Two of Nastasia's songs were included in Peel's annual ''[[Festive Fifty]]'': "Ugly Face" (ranked 4th in 2002) and "You, Her & Me" (ranked 13th in 2003).

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Nina Nastasia

Nina Nastasia is a New York City-based singer-songwriter born in Hollywood, California.

Biography

She began writing songs in 1993,[1] and released her first album, Dogs, in 2000. Only 1,500 copies of the album were initially pressed, with Nastasia putting together the album packaging herself in her apartment. Nastasia sold them at her shows, quickly selling all of them. By the end of the year 2000, the album was out of print. Famed DJ John Peel took notice to the album (calling it "astonishing") after having been given a copy by Steve Albini. Peel began playing songs from it constantly on his radio show on BBC Radio 1. The album, as well as Nastasia, gained a cult following.

Nastasia has released five albums, the first of which, Dogs, was initially released in 2000 on Socialist Records. Her subsequent albums, The Blackened Air (2002) and Run to Ruin (2003), were released on indie label Touch and Go Records, which also re-released Dogs in 2004. In 2006, On Leaving was released on Fat Cat Records. In 2007, an album on which she collaborated with Jim White called You Follow Me was released on Fat Cat. All six of Nastasia's albums were recorded by Steve Albini, who has ardently praised her music in a number of interviews.

Nastasia recorded six sessions for late BBC disc jockey John Peel's show. The last one was recorded with the help of Tuvan throat singing group Huun-Huur-Tu. Two of Nastasia's songs were included in Peel's annual Festive Fifty: "Ugly Face" (ranked 4th in 2002) and "You, Her & Me" (ranked 13th in 2003).

A 7-inch single, titled "What She Doesn't Know" was released on February 25, 2008. The single featured the title track, along with the song "Your Red Nose". Both tracks were recorded by Steve Albini during the On Leaving sessions. Nastasia has called the single "a good complement to You Follow Me".[2] A solo American and European tour coincided with the release of the single.

The single "Cry, Cry, Baby" was released on May 10, 2010 internationally and May 18 in the US.[3] Her sixth studio album, Outlaster, followed on June 7, 2010.[4]

Discography

Albums

  • 2000 Dogs (Socialist)
  • 2004 re-released (Touch and Go)

Singles

  • 2008 What She Doesn't Know (Fat Cat)
  • 2010 Cry, Cry, Baby (Fat Cat) (features exclusive b-side "Our Gang")
  • 2010 You Can Take Your Time (Fat Cat) (to be released December 6; will feature exclusive b-side "One Turned In")

Contributions

  • 2001 "I Will Never Marry", on the compilation album Comes with a Smile, Volume 3 - Pretty Together
  • 2005 "The Matter (of Our Discussion)", on the Boom Bip album Blue Eyed in the Red Room (Lex)
  • 2005 "Bird of Cuzco", song on John Peel: A Tribute compilation (WEA)

Band members

  • Nina Nastasia, voice & guitars
  • Steven Beck, piano (Run to Ruin, On Leaving)
  • Jay Bellerose, drums (The Blackened Air, On Leaving)
  • Joshua Carlebach, accordion (Dogs, The Blackened Air, Run to Ruin)
  • Stephen Day, cello (Dogs, The Blackened Air, Run to Ruin)
  • Kennan Gudjonsson, piano (Dogs)
  • Anne Mette Iversen, double bass (Run to Ruin)
  • Juliann Klopotic, violin (Dogs)
  • Rubin Kodheli, cello (On Leaving)
  • Gerry Leonard, guitar, mandolin (Dogs, The Blackened Air, Run to Ruin)
  • Gonzalo Muñoz, saw (Dogs, The Blackened Air)
  • Dave Richards, bass (Dogs, The Blackened Air, Run to Ruin)
  • Jim White, drums (Run to Ruin, On Leaving, You Follow Me)
  • Dylan Willemsa, viola, violin (The Blackened Air, Run to Ruin, On Leaving)
  • Peter Yanowitz, drums (Dogs)

References

  1. ^ DISCORDER Nina Nastasia
  2. ^ Nina Nastasia New Single: Nina Nastasia News on This Is Fake DIY
  3. ^ "Cry, Cry, Baby" press release information www.fat-cat.co.uk. Access date: 2010-03-29.
  4. ^ Incoming: Nina Nastasia release information www.wearsthetrousers.com. Access date: 2010-03-29.

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