"Relevant Christmas Vol. 6"

Hello!

So excited to be a part of this years Relevant Christmas Compilation! Super honored to be on the same mix as these awesome artists!

Check it out [ H E R E ]

"WHITE FLAG" by Branches out now!

Friends!
I am so so excited to share the release of "White Flag" from my band Branches. It's been a long time coming, and we are so proud of how this turned out!

Please check it out [ H E R E  ]

NEW BRANCHES ALBUM COMING 2016 + SAN GABRIEL RIVER E.P.

Friends!
I have been up to some fun projects I'd love to share with you!

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Firstly, my band BRANCHES is FINALLY releasing new material this year! It's been about 3 years since our last album release. To say I'm excited is an understatement. Stay updated with our release details by following us on instagram [@soundslikebranches]

Here's a few snaps of our time in the studio by Kelly Boitano (go to my friends page and look at her work!)

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and SECONDLY:

My good friend Joseph Bradshaw and I recorded an E.P. together, called San Gabriel River. As I begin to move in new musical directions, it's so comforting to have this project. For myself, it's a very natural return to my folk roots. It's an open, on-going project, with the both of us making a new volume whenever we have a new batch of songs, and this E.P. is the first installment.

Listen / buy / purchase below! 

SAN GABRIEL RIVER E.P.

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xx

-N

"I Put A Spell On You" (ft. Languages)

Friends! It's been a while since I have posted! Since releasing my solo album "Lucent", I have been hard at work with Branches working on our new album that we are recording the first two weeks of November!

I have had time, however, to squeeze in a cover of "I Put A Spell On You" just in time for Halloween. It was a collaboration with my friend Eric of Languages, and he took the song to the next level. I've known Eric for a while now and he never ceases to amaze me. It was a privilege to collaborate with him, and I hope more comes out of this pairing in the future! Check it out below!

Buy/Stream "I Put A Spell On You (ft. Languages)" [ H E R E]

"Lucent" OUT NOW!!

Hello!!

Here it is! "Lucent" is finally available for your purchase! You can preview it below as much as you want before you purchase if you'd like to!

Available on all music streaming/purchasing platforms.

Find it [ HERE ] or on my "Solo" tab above for purchase.

"All Creatures Vol. 2"

Friends!

I had the immense privilege of singing on my bandmate Jacob Montague's latest AMAZING release, "All Creatures Vol. 2". It is a follow up to "All Creatures Vol. 1" and nothing less than enchanting. "Prodigal" is a favorite track of mine - please check it out below, I had an amazing time tracking these!

Natural History Museum // First Fridays by KCRW

Hello! I'm happy to say, my album is ready for MASTERING! All the mixing is done and all we are waiting on is mastering and album artwork. I can't wait to release this album so I can get to working on new stuff! And I've got a few collaborators I'm excited to work with as well.

Last Friday (the 6th of February), Robbie headlined First Friday's at the Natural History Museum and it was SO fun! I hopped on stage for a few songs ("Happy" and "Long Way Down").
Robbie is heading out to tour in March and releasing a new album soon so stay posted with him! Check out some pictures and a short Instagram VIDEO.

Cheers!
-Xx, N

                                                 Photo by: Carl Pocket  // Buzzbands LA

Photo by: Ivette Orenos // The Owl Mag

                                             Photos by: Samantha Saturday // Restless Cities

Photo by: Wes Marsala // Grimy Goods

                                                   Photo by: Cortney Armitage // LA Record

"Still, Still, Still"

Friends!

I have recorded one of my favorite christmas songs "Still, Still, Still" and put it on my bandcamp for a FREE download! A christmas gift to you!

This Austrian Christmas carol reminds us to slow down, pause, and remember in the stillness that there is hope for another world after this earth. Merry Christmas, friends and travelers - warmth and joy to you this holiday season and into the new year.

So head over to my Bandcamp [ H  E R E ] or click on my "Solo" tab above at the top of my website to get your free download! There are only a handful of free downloads available so snag it while you can!

xx
-N

                                          

New Branches Christmas Songs!

I am SO excited about these two new christmas songs we recorded this year!
We did some fresh arrangements of "Drummer Boy" and "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day".

Get them for FREE on Noisetrade [ H E R E ] or get them on Bandcamp [ H E R E ] -

Our christmas gift to you!

Merry Christmas, friends - we love you!

xx - N

Robert DeLong "Long Way Down" & "Christmas Mashup" Videos

Friends! I am so happy to say I once again got to reunite with my good friend Robert DeLong to film a live video for 107.7 the end (Seattle Alternative Radio) for his new single "Long Way Down" - Check it out below!

And then, I got to join even MORE of my great friends to add some fun at the end of "Auld Land Syne" to a Christmas Mashup - check it out below!

Merry Christmas!!
xx

-N

Relevant Collection Vol. 15

Friends!!

I am so excited to say that a song of Jacob's that I was honored to sing on has made it onto the Relevant Collection Vol. 15 mixtape among the likes of Noah Gundersen, John Mark McMillan, Sucre, and David Bazan to name a few. What an HONOR to be on the same list as these folks!

Check it out [ HERE ]

Love and warmth,
- N x

"North Winds"

Friends!! I've been working away on multiple little projects here and there, and I FINISH recording my solo album THIS THURSDAY! Woo!


In between Branches and my solo work, I also was so honored to sing and collaborate with my great friend (and bandmate) Jacob Montague once again for his newest album "North Winds".  I am consistently amazed by the new sound Jacob creates. He continues to re-invent himself whilst still staying true to his musical identity.

Relevant Magazine also did a sweet pre-stream and write up  - H E R E  -  so check it out!

While you are buying "North Winds"  - H E R E - please stock up on all of Jacob's albums - H E R E - you will not be sorry one bit. Everything is also available on Itunes as well.

Now go buy all of Jacbo's music!

Love and peace,
- x N

"Laggies" & "Afternoon Delight" Trailer Placements!

Friends!

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BRANCHES

So excited to announce that Branches' song "Darlin'" was placed in the movie trailer "Laggies", and it actually looks like a great film as well! We are in the opening minute or so. Check it out below!

And our other recent trailer placement was for the movie Afternoon Delight  - "Helicopter" starts about halfway through until the end! - Check it out below (but heads up! Maybe not for the kiddos!)

My great friend and fellow band made Jacob Montague also is getting ready to release a new album and I was so honored to get to collaborate with him again. One of my favorites to work with. So GET EXCITED! It's honestly insanely great. I'll share it with you soon :) In the meantime check out his work on my FRIENDS tab.

Love and Peace,
x- N

New "BRANCHES" Covers Album + "Ring of Fire"

Friends!

It is summertime and it is HOT! Too hot, but I have plenty of episodes of Sherlock to keep me indoors and entertained.

About a month or so ago, BRANCHES released our second "Covers" album (with artwork by our very own Mitchell Dong) through one of our licensing companies, Position Music. Great lads and ladies over there, and we love the way these recordings turned out! A favorite of ours is our "Somebody to Love" cover (The Jeffereson Airplane one, not the Beiber one, though we've unashamedly covered that one as well). With the help of our friends at The Fortress Studio in Los Angeles, and Andy Freeman (Eisley, Manchester Orchestra), we cranked these tunes out, as well as our single "Darlin'" which is mentioned in previous news posts.

We hope you enjoy this as much as we did making it! Get it  [ H E R E ] or listen on Spotify - [ H E R E ]

                                         
                                       

While you are at it, check out our full discography at our Bandcamp [ H E R E] and snatch up our other Covers album, or any one of our albums that you don't have yet! Check it all out on Itunes, Bandcamp (linked above), or Spotify.

Lastly, if you don't keep up with our YouTube video yet, you should! I am not as good as I should be about posting our new cover videos (like our Beiber "Somebody to Love", but subscribe to us and keep updated far more than I can provide! Check out our YouTube page [ H E R E ]

While I am here though, I will leave you with our newest cover while I remember. It is with our BFF's The Show Ponies and you better check them out or you are missing out on so much joy and life!

Love and Warmth (or a cool breeze, if it's as hot for you as it is here)
X - N

Spring Has Sprung!

Hello Friends!!

So many exciting things have been happening! This year is off to a great start.

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SOLO NEWS:

I've been hard at work finishing my album! About 70% of the tracking is done, all that is left to add is some trinkets, violin, and some final vocals. I've been sitting on some of these songs for four years so I am BEYOND ready to get these out and start making even more music. 

Here's a few snapshots from recording:

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BRANCHES NEWS: 

We went to a cabin in Pollock Pines in January and started the demo-ing process for NEW BRANCHES MUSIC! These songs are some of my favorites so far and I'm so excited to get back in the studio.

Here's some photos from our week:

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BRANCHES also got an awesome opportunity to play at the gorgeous Great American Music Hall with Mr. Kind and The Family Crest! What an amazing night singing with you all! We hope to be back soon - x

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Lastly, we recently got back from the East Coast for a quick trip and few shows!

Here's a few photos from our week:

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OTHER NEWS:

THE EL REY + OBSERVATORY!

I was so honored to join my good friend Robert Delong on a few of his West Coast dates of his headlining tour with Glassnote Records. We performed at The Observatory in Santa Ana, and the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. What a surreal couple of nights! I am proud to call Robbie my friend, and am so proud to see the passion and tireless work he puts into his incredible tunes. Congratulations on your success!

Photos:

face paints, as always, by the lovely Heidi: 

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We will be doing a few scattered West Coast shows in the coming months, so stay tuned!

Love and warmth,

- N x