Showing posts with label Marnie news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marnie news. Show all posts

16 October 2015

Helen was nominated in the Most Stylish Musician category at Scottish Style Awards

According to Helen: "The last time i was nominated for anything was in high school 'Worst Haircut' (no accounting for taste) so it is with great pleasure that i have been nominated in the category 'Most Stylish Musician' at this years Scottish Style Awards!!!!".

30 June 2015

Marnie - Hebden Bridge, UK, 2015 concert review by The VPME

Had circumstances been different we could well have been standing in a field in Somerset last Saturday night, and it probably would have been great fun. However, any fun would have been tempered by the knowledge that we'd have been missing a rare live show from Ladytron's front woman Helen Marnie. So having eschewed the delights of Glastonbury and Kanye's gargantuan ego, we headed to the beautiful West Yorkshire Market town of Hebden Bridge, specifically to the Trades Club to catch Marnie... and we weren't disappointed

Whilst all four members of Ladytron have embarked on various solo projects in recent years, it's Helen who appears to have remained the most musically active. Her debut solo long player Crystal World was our own album of the year in 2013, and we described it as demonstrating "how inspiring, poignant, and engaging pop music can be when it's produced with such eloquence and sincerity". So suffice to say we were rather excited at the prospect of seeing it performed live – although perhaps not as excited as the young Dutch chap stood next to us, who admirably had travelled all the way from Amsterdam just for this gig!

Electronic duo U.V. who had previously caught our attention with tracks such as Receiver and Cuts opened proceedings with a darkly compelling set. Illuminated by just two red lights, singer Zandra Klieven's haunting voice allied to & Jonjo Feather's brooding beats created an ethereal soundscape that sounded not unlike the musical lovechild of Alison Goldfrapp and Trent Reznor.

If we had any questions or concerns about how Crystal World would translate, live with a full band, we need not have worried, because Helen has assembled a group of hugely talented musicians to bring her songs to life. Backed by Emer Tumilty on synthesizers and backing vocals, Jonny Scott who has played with the likes of the The Kills on guitar and synthesizers and Peter Kelly (Moon Unit) on drums Helen kicked off the set in fine style with the opening two tracks from her debut in the shape of "The Hunter" and "We Are the Sea".

She then informed the crowd that she intended to mix things up and launched into a sublime version of "Playgirl" from Ladytron's debut studio 604 (where it all began for us). There was a storming version of "Sugarland", replete with coruscating shoegazy guitar flourishes from Jonny, a pulsating hypnotic rendition of "Runaway" from Ladytron's 2008 Velocifero album, before things were slowed down with the hauntingly evocative, almost Bronte-esque "Laura". "Hearts on Fire" sounded like the huge electropop festival anthem it undoubtedly deserves to be, whilst "Wolves" was introduced as the newest song in the set. On first listen it's not a song you'd consider sounding overtly political but it was inspired by the Scottish Referendum, the need for change and the fact that people are sick and tired of a self-serving Westminster elite, as such, it was delivered with real passion.

We were treated to another Ladytron classic in the form of "Soft Power" followed by Crystal World's devastatingly beautiful closer "Gold" before the set itself was brought to an end with Ladytron's hypnotic minimalist pop classic "Seventeen" inducing dance moves from the audience that ranged from the energetic to the ill-advised Wink.

The only slight hitch arrived during the encore, when, as Marnie performed the dramatic epic instrumental outro to "Submariner" a rather excitable young lady had one of those "well it seemed a good idea at the time after a full bottle of wine" moments and constantly quizzed Helen as to where she'd bought her stage outfit and where could she purchase such a wondrous garment? As Mark E. Smith discovered during his Glastonbury set, there's a time and a place for everything, and this was certainly not the time to be seeking fashion advice. To her credit Helen concentrated on the job in hand, laughed it off and concluded a fantastic gig with perhaps Ladytron's most beloved tune "Destroy Everything You Touch". That's how it's done, Kanye take note.

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11 May 2015

Helen Marnie featured on the song "Silent Bite" by Bang Gang

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.

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.


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

On the Record Store Day 2015 (18 April), Helen Marnie will release the single "Wolves" on 7" vinyl through Les Disques du Crépuscule.

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.

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

Released in the week of the Scottish Independence Referendum, Marnie's "Wolves" was an appropriately soaring synth propelled anthem "for anyone that doesn’t believe in sticking with the status quo, for anyone who has the heart to try and make a difference".

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".



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

You can buy Marnie' single "The Hunter Remixed" as digital download from Amazon. There are also song previews.

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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10 January 2014

The "Hearts on Fire" remix contest ended

Helen Marnie selected the winner: the remix made by Synthpop Joe. Worth listening.