Helen Marnie featured on Bang Gang's new song "Silent Bite". Bang Gang is the project of the Icelandic composer Bardi Johannsson. He also co-produced Crystal World.
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13 February 2015
Helen Marnie and Mira Aroyo featured on TEC's Favourite 30 Albums 2010-2014 list
Marnie's album Crystal World featured on The Electricity Club's Favourite 30 Albums 2010-2014 list. There's also mentioned Mira Aroyo's collaboration with John Foxx & The Maths on their album Interplay. Unfortunately TEC didn't include Ladytron's fifth album, Gravity the Seducer.
With Ladytron in hiatus, Helen Marnie set out "to create an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals" for her first solo record. Vocally and musically expansive like an Arctic escapist fantasy, this objective was achieved with Crystal World with the classic pop of ABBA and Mama Cass obviously apparent as well as Marnie"s love of fellow weegies Chvrches.
The brilliant launch single "The Hunter" was the vibrant electropop single that Ladytron never quite got round to releasing while there were other shining jewels like "Hearts On Fire", "We Are the Sea", "High Road" and "Sugarland". Meanwhile, "The Wind Breezes On" was Marnie"s own "Love Is a Stranger" while the neo-acappella "Laura" sat as a lush centrepiece to the collection.
"Interplay" was possibly John Foxx's most complete and accessible body of work since his classic Metamatic. Together with Chief Mathematician and synth collector extraordinaire Benge aka The Maths, the use of vintage electronics with modern recording techniques captured a mechanised charm while simultaneously adding a correlative warmth.
Among the realised examples of this fresh approach were the feisty "Catwalk", the electro-folkisms of "Evergreen" and the eerie "The Running Man". One of the stand-out tracks "Watching a Building On Fire" featured Mira Aroyo of Ladytron and was perfectly dystopian, while the title track and closer "The Good Shadow" both added a subtle atmospheric quality to proceedings.
Marnie - Crystal World
With Ladytron in hiatus, Helen Marnie set out "to create an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals" for her first solo record. Vocally and musically expansive like an Arctic escapist fantasy, this objective was achieved with Crystal World with the classic pop of ABBA and Mama Cass obviously apparent as well as Marnie"s love of fellow weegies Chvrches.
The brilliant launch single "The Hunter" was the vibrant electropop single that Ladytron never quite got round to releasing while there were other shining jewels like "Hearts On Fire", "We Are the Sea", "High Road" and "Sugarland". Meanwhile, "The Wind Breezes On" was Marnie"s own "Love Is a Stranger" while the neo-acappella "Laura" sat as a lush centrepiece to the collection.
John Foxx & The Maths - Interplay
"Interplay" was possibly John Foxx's most complete and accessible body of work since his classic Metamatic. Together with Chief Mathematician and synth collector extraordinaire Benge aka The Maths, the use of vintage electronics with modern recording techniques captured a mechanised charm while simultaneously adding a correlative warmth.
Among the realised examples of this fresh approach were the feisty "Catwalk", the electro-folkisms of "Evergreen" and the eerie "The Running Man". One of the stand-out tracks "Watching a Building On Fire" featured Mira Aroyo of Ladytron and was perfectly dystopian, while the title track and closer "The Good Shadow" both added a subtle atmospheric quality to proceedings.
11 February 2015
"Wolves" to be released on 7" vinyl
The vinyl is limited to 500 copies and has the catalog code TWI 1165. The B-side of the single features a driving analog remix of "Wolves" by Greek synthpop duo Marsheaux.
According to Helen: "The song reflects the sea of change that is people power. Where there is power, there is resistance".
"Wolves" is an electro ballad produced by Jonny Scott (The Kills, Strike the Colours).
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07 February 2015
31 December 2014
Pictures from Marnie's gig at Stereo, Glasgow, UK (2014)
The first gig of Helen Marnie as solo artist.
Credits: the first 5 pictures by Pamela Graham.
Credits: the first 5 pictures by Pamela Graham.
25 December 2014
"We Are the Sea" live snippet
Unfortunately it seems there are not videos, pictures or audio from Helen's gig at Stereo, Glasgow excepts this short clip...
15 December 2014
Marnie's "Wolves" featured on TEC's 30 Songs of 2014 list
Certainly, the positive response she received for her debut long player Crystal World and a return to her homeland has no doubt inspired her own independence. But with Marnie due to release a second solo album in 2015, what does this all mean for Ladytron?
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09 December 2014
Helen announced a gig in Glasgow, Scotland
Helen will perform live for the first time as a solo artist on 20 December 2014 at TYCI's Christmas All-Dayer! event at Stereo, Glasgow, Scotland.
17 September 2014
Marnie - "Wolves" videoclip
The videoclip for "Wolves" by Marnie was premiered today. Video directed by Helen Marnie and Michael Sherrington.
10 September 2014
Marnie - "Wolves" lyrics
Hope or pray, but how long
before their cruel minds answer you?
Ha ha ha ha
Hope until we make the rules,
Hold on, how long?
Ha ha ha ha
Blow by blow, oh how long
before you grace us with your song?
Ha ha ha ha
So come with me,
Come with me,
Come with me,
Come with me,
Come with me,
Come with me,
There's a place where you can go, you're angry!
Raise all your voices
Gimme all your hands, take the chances
Don't be fooled, wolves in disguises,
All your hands! All your hands!
Hail for better days!
Raise all your voices
Gimme all your hands, take the chances
Don't be fooled, wolves in disguises,
All your hands! All your hands!
Hail for better days!
Fear or change, oh come on,
And grab your fight and follow though
Ha ha ha ha
Distance will set us apart
Come on, dream on
Ha ha ha ha
Blow by blow, oh how long
before we make it on our own?
Ha ha ha ha
Raise all your voices
Gimme all your hands, take the chances
Don't be fooled, wolves in disguises,
All your hands! All your hands!
Hail for better days!
Raise all your voices
Gimme all your hands, take the chances
Don't be fooled, wolves in disguises,
All your hands! All your hands!
Hail for better days!
09 September 2014
"Wolves", a new single from Marnie
Helen Marnie premiered a new song, "Wolves", a first glimpse of her new album, due in 2015. The song was produced by Jonny Scott and the artwork is by Bone. The song will be released on iTunes on 14 September 2014. You can pre-order it now.
She said about this tune: "Scotland is on a high right now, and the excitement and unknown really creeped into the essence of the song and the lyrics. I wanted to capture that feeling of 'what if', and the thought of people uniting to create change, and the potential that has".
She said about this tune: "Scotland is on a high right now, and the excitement and unknown really creeped into the essence of the song and the lyrics. I wanted to capture that feeling of 'what if', and the thought of people uniting to create change, and the potential that has".
22 August 2014
Referendum TV interview (with Helen)
Helen Marnie appeared on Referendum TV to discuss about Scotland's referendum (from 55:02 to 1:02:31). She also talked about Ladytron and her solo album. At the end, Helen announced that she will release a new single soon!
25 April 2014
Marnie - "The Hunter Remixed" available to buy as digital download
The 12" vinyl version was issued on Record Store Day (19 April 2014) as limited edition (500 copies).
Track listing:
1. The Hunter (album version)
2. The Hunter (Roman Nose remix)
3. The Hunter (Stephen Morris remix)
4. Sugarland (Mark Reeder remix)
19 April 2014
Marnie - "Hearts on Fire" videoclip
Helen Marnie just released the videoclip for "Hearts on Fire". The video was directed by James Slater, who also co-directed both versions of "Playgirl" by Ladytron.
05 April 2014
New Marnie videoclip soon
Helen Marnie announced on her Facebook page: "I have a new video. Can't wait for you to see it!!! X".
02 February 2014
Marnie will shoot a new videoclip
Helen Marnie announced on her Facebook page: "Exciting news. I am shooting a video this coming weekend. YESSSSSSSSS!".
11 January 2014
Marnie will release a special single, "The Hunter Remixed"
Helen Marnie will release a special Record Store Day single titled The Hunter Remixed through Les Disques du Crépuscule. It will be issued in a strictly limited edition of 500 copies on clear 12" vinyl to celebrate Record Store Day on 19 April 2014.
The Hunter Remixed features four tracks: the original version of "The Hunter", two "The Hunter" remixes (one by Stephen Morris of Joy Division/New Order, and another one by the Scottish electronic band Roman Nose), and a "Sugarland" remix by Berlin-based Mark Reeder.
Track listing:
1. The Hunter (album version)
2. The Hunter (Roman Nose remix)
3. The Hunter (Stephen Morris remix)
4. Sugarland (Mark Reeder remix)
Photography by Lisa Devine. Artwork by Martin Lewsley and Laura Hussey.
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Track listing:
1. The Hunter (album version)
2. The Hunter (Roman Nose remix)
3. The Hunter (Stephen Morris remix)
4. Sugarland (Mark Reeder remix)
Photography by Lisa Devine. Artwork by Martin Lewsley and Laura Hussey.
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10 January 2014
04 January 2014
"Crystal World" and "The Hunter" accolades
- #1 on The VPME's Albums of the Year;
- #1 on Softsynth's Electronic Albums of the Year;
- #5 on Electronic Rumors Best Albums of 2013;
- #57 on Love Is Pop 60 Best Albums of 2013;
- mentioned on The Electricity Club's End of Year 2013 Review;
- #11 on Last Year's Girl site.
- mentioned on Release Magazine Best of 2013 (Niklas Forsberg's list).
Also the single "The Hunter" appeared on two lists:
- The Electricity Club's 30 Best Songs of 2013;
- #3 on The VPME Best Music Videos.
18 December 2013
"Crystal World" is Softsynth's Best Electronic Album of 2013
According to Softsynth, Crystal World is the "Best Electronic Album of 2013"! Congratulations to Helen!
The album was introduced with these words:
Ladytron are one of our favourite bands, full stop. But Ladytron albums are often a mixed bag. Different vocalists, varying styles, some of it works like magic, some of it just doesn't, but the sheer boldness of their ongoing experimentation is thrilling and keeps their fans coming back, breathless, to see what they're going to do next.
What they've never been is predictable. Helen Marnie's debut solo effort is predictable in the sense of, "if Ladytron made the consummate, expected Ladytron album what would it sound like? Or put another way, if we could make our own perfect Ladytron album what would it be?" It would be Crystal World. Produced by bandmate, Daniel Hunt this "half of Ladytron" or "Ladytron light" strikes a perfect note.
With a chilliness one might expect from an album produced in Iceland, it's got a pristine quality that feels untouchable at first, unwelcoming at worst. But spend some time with these lyrics, and more so, these exquisite melodies (listen to the unexpected soar of her vocal throughout "The Wind Breezes On", or the building intensity of "Sugarland", or the out of left field vocal harmony on the bridge of "We Are the Sea", or... or... or... take your pick.
There are so many "moments" here you'll go dizzy searching them out) will simply grow on you like a virus. A very pretty, icy-sweet virus. Nearly flawless, Helen Marnie has transcended simple electronic music to bring us an honest-to-dog work of art. And it's the electronic album of the year.
The album was introduced with these words:
What they've never been is predictable. Helen Marnie's debut solo effort is predictable in the sense of, "if Ladytron made the consummate, expected Ladytron album what would it sound like? Or put another way, if we could make our own perfect Ladytron album what would it be?" It would be Crystal World. Produced by bandmate, Daniel Hunt this "half of Ladytron" or "Ladytron light" strikes a perfect note.
With a chilliness one might expect from an album produced in Iceland, it's got a pristine quality that feels untouchable at first, unwelcoming at worst. But spend some time with these lyrics, and more so, these exquisite melodies (listen to the unexpected soar of her vocal throughout "The Wind Breezes On", or the building intensity of "Sugarland", or the out of left field vocal harmony on the bridge of "We Are the Sea", or... or... or... take your pick.
There are so many "moments" here you'll go dizzy searching them out) will simply grow on you like a virus. A very pretty, icy-sweet virus. Nearly flawless, Helen Marnie has transcended simple electronic music to bring us an honest-to-dog work of art. And it's the electronic album of the year.
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