Emily Wells has long been turning heads with her unique songcraft. The performer, producer and songwriter trades in a striking mix of classical instrumentation, folk rawness and hip-hop production anchored by her haunting combination of voice and violin. Her burgeoning reputation owes as much to her hypnotic live show where, working a looping pedal, Wells becomes a one-woman orchestra, playing live drums, guitars, analog synthesizers and beat machines as well. Her new music is the same blend of deft composition and hand-wrought quality that deeply colors each of Wells’ albums, and which also caught the attention of Partisan Records (Deer Tick, Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside, etc.), who ultimately signed her to the label. Wells’ latest album, Mama, is set for an April 10th release date on Partisan, and the striking first single “Passenger” is available now for a free download. A handful of live dates have also been announced. They are:
Saturday, February 18th – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo (Early Show, doors @ 6pm)
Wednesday, March 14th-Saturday March 17th – Austin, TX @ SXSW
Thursday, March 22nd – Indianapolis, IN @ White Rabbit (w. Echomakerdoors)
Monday, April 9th – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (Album Release Show)
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