Songstress and advice columnist, Nedelle Torrisi, has been releasing music under many names over the years – with her band, Cryptacize, under simply her first name, Nedelle, and most recently under the moniker, Paradise. But her latest album of unabashed love songs, is a debut of sorts; one in which she is embracing her full self by releasing the self-titled album as simply Nedelle Torrisi. The album’s birth is a twisted tale of friendship and perseverance. Torrisi was demoing the songs that would become this album in her room, which was in a shared house with fellow musician, Kenny Gilmore. The two were working a wall apart on their own musical ideas, whilst both touring with other bands – Torrisi with Sufjan Stevens, and Gilmore with Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti. The two decided to collaborate creating a new, synth-laden, R&B inspired sound for Torrisi – which took over two years to complete. The first single, “Double Horizon,” is an exuberant blend of 70s funk and 90s minimalist R&B, with a masterful hook, and the naive glow of young love. Nedelle Torrisi’s self-titled debut is set for release on Sept. 3. She will spend the month opening for fellow collaborator Julia Holter on a string of tour dates. – Jacqueline Caruso
Wed. 09-11-13 First Unitarian Church Los Angeles, CA *
Thu. 09-12-13 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA *
Sat. 09-14-13 Holocene Portland, OR *
Sun. 09-15-13 Barboza Seattle, WA *
Mon. 09-16-13 Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC *
Fri. 09-20-13 Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN *
Sat. 09-21-13 Schubas Tavern Chicago, IL *
Sun. 09-22-13 Kobo Columbus, OH *
Tue. 09-24-13 Music Hall Of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY *
Thu. 09-26-13 Rock & Roll Hotel Washington, DC *
* = w/ Julia Holter