Herlop, Marina
Nekkuja
While awaiting the release of her album 'Pripyat,' Catalan composer Marina Herlop felt restless and emotionally drained, visualizing herself as a gardener uprooting "purple weeds" of negativity. Realizing her creative energy had withered, she focused on nurturing her art, leading to 'Nekkuja,' her brightest, most optimistic work yet. Blending experimental touches with warmth and playfulness, 'Nekkuja' features lush acoustic sounds, intricate electronics, and Herlop's expressive vocals, evolving from giggles to layered mantras. Tracks like 'Karada' weave field recordings with harp and vocals, likening the creative process to gardening - balancing chaos with devotion. The album blooms into a vibrant, imaginative soundscape, culminating in the richly orchestrated finale, 'Babel.'