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

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.

04 January 2014

"Crystal World" and "The Hunter" accolades

Crystal World appeared on some end of 2013 lists:
- #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.

16 December 2013

"The Hunter" featured on TEC's 30 Best Songs of 2013 list

"The Hunter" featured on The Electricity Club's 30 Best Songs of 2013 list. The list is sorted alphabetically by artist names. The song was introduced with this paragraph:

"Ladytron's Helen Marnie released her long awaited debut solo album Crystal World in the summer. Recorded in Iceland, it suitably captured the island's beautifully relaxed but volatile atmosphere. Its opening track "The Hunter" was a tremendous calling card and the vibrant electropop single that Ladytron never quite got round to releasing. Very pretty and delectably glacial, the tune was vocally and musically expansive like an Arctic escapist fantasy, melancholic but free of doom".

Helen Marnie was also mentioned in End of Year 2013 Review by The Electricity Club:

"Artists who made their name during electroclash such as ADULT. and Miss Kittin made welcome returns in 2013 while also from that era, Ladytron's Helen Marnie released her first solo offering Crystal World; crowd funded via Pledge Music, it was a novel but effective way of securing a promotional budget that involved fans in the process by offering exclusive updates and an opportunity to purchase exclusive memorabilia. In Marnie's case, items on sale ranged from hand written lyric sheets to her Mini-Cooper and a bikini!".

14 December 2013

Marnie's "The Hunter" is the third videoclip of the year at The VPME Awards 2013

According to The Von Pip Musical Express, "The Hunter" is the third video of the year.

They posted also this comment: "This was the first glimpse of Marnie's debut album which of course induced ridiculous excitement in VP Towers and no, it had absolutely nothing to do with the latex body suit, what do you take us for? Benny Hill?".

11 December 2013

Marnie's "Crystal World" won The VPME's Album of the Year award

Marnie's Crystal World won the Album of the Year award by The Von Pip Musical Express! This site also gave a 5/5 rating and review to this album. Here's the message from The VPME:

Yes, our favourite album of 2013 comes from Ladytron singer Helen Marnie, we described the album as "a hugely emotive record which sees Helen step out from behind her mysterious sultry Ladytron persona and reveal herself to be a songwriter of enormous emotional depth and honesty, able to produce songs which are poetic, fragile, heartfelt, and often downright heart-breakingly beautiful. In doing so she demonstrates just how inspiring, poignant, and engaging pop music can be when it's produced with such eloquence and sincerity. If this album genuinely doesn't move you then we can only conclude your sorry excuse for a soul is as withered, empty and indeed as tiny as Jeremy Clarkson's emaciated little scrotum".

Upon accepting her magnificent "Pipster" award Helen said, "I had no idea how the album would be received so was pretty nervous. I've never won an award! Also, I never thought my name and Jeremy Clarkson's scrotum would appear on the same page. Now that is quite something! Thanks again x".

Check also this review and interview.