WATCH: Jenny Wilson – ‘Rapin*’

**TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSION OF RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT**

Swedish electronic artist Jenny Wilson​ has managed to create something poignant and powerful out of her own harrowing experience of sexual assault on her latest single, ‘Rapin*’. The track is taken from her​ forthcoming album Exorcism, due on April 20th​​, and it’s an intensely personal, unflinching look at life after trauma.

Having previously collaborated with contemporaries including Robyn and The Knife (to whose Rabid Records she was previously signed), Exorcism will be Wilson’s fifth studio album, and her first since 2013’s Demand The Impossible!

​The animated video for ​Exorcism‘s lead single ​’Rapin*’, directed by Gustaf Holtenäs, debuted​ at the Gothenburg Film Festival​, and it’s a stunning but painful set of visuals. Speaking about the film, Jenny explains: “I wanted to make something awfully direct. Something you just can’t hide from or misunderstand. This song demanded a brutal video, and it had to be done in a beautiful animated style to reach the full power of the story.”

We’re moved by Jenny’s strength and bravery in the face of adversity and admire her ability to create positive, thought-provoking art.

Watch the video for ‘Rapin*’ below and follow Jenny Wilson on Facebook for more updates.

Pre-order your copy of Exorcism here.

Photo Credit: Oskar Omne

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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WATCH: Petrol Girls – ‘Survivor’

Inspired by the growing movement against sexual violence, PETROL GIRLS have shared their riotous new single ‘Survivor’. It’s another much-needed anthem from a band who are dedicated to shouting back against the damage of patriarchal oppression.

Produced by the band’s vocalist Ren Aldridge, the accompanying video for ‘Survivor’ is a collaboration between Andrew Northrop and painter Mariah Pearl. Ren explains: “The way that Mariah’s paintings play with the surface of the canvas gives me a really strong feeling of a clandestine power that refuses to be captured or identified. For me, this reflects whisper networks and the erupting movement against sexual violence. It’s like the tree roots that push up through the tarmac.”

Ren and her band mates’ passion for social justice has led to PETROL GIRLS being signed to UK-based independent label Hassle Records, and the band will head off on tour this month to share new track ‘Survivor’ with their fans.

Watch the video for ‘Survivor’ below and follow the band on Facebook for more updates.

PETROL GIRLS UK TOUR DATES & FESTIVALS
Apr 20 – Glasgow @ St. Lukes w/ Propagandhi
Apr 21 – Edinburgh @ Girls To The Front Fest
Apr 22 – Liverpool @ Sound
Apr 23 – Sheffield @ Picture House Social
Apr 24 – Nottingham @ The Bodega
Apr 25 – London @ The Shacklewell Arms
Apr 26 – Cambridge @ The Portland Arms
Apr 27 – Bradford @ 1 In 12 Club
Apr 28 – Newport @ Le Public Space
Aug 24 – Reading Festival
Aug 25 – Leeds Festival

Kate Crudgington
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Track Of The Day: Tess Roby – ‘Catalyst’

Taken from her debut album Beacon, Montreal artist Tess Roby has recently shared her dreamy new single ‘Catalyst’.

Flowing with Roby’s sweeping rich vocals and whirring hooks, ‘Catalyst’ oozes a cinematic grace and subtle emotive power. As twinkling, ethereal soundscapes evoke rich pastoral imagery, it’s a truly majestic and stirring slice of classically inspired alt-pop.

Written shortly after the death of her father, and inspired by her childhood memories of Lancashire, Beacon is out 4th May via Italians Do It Better.

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Introducing Interview: NINA

A classically trained vocalist, London-based German alt-pop artist NINA first gained success with 2014’s single ‘My Mistake’, and has now released her debut album Sleepwalking. 

Big fans of her pulsating, innovative synthwave sounds, we caught up with NINA to find out more…

Hi NINA, welcome to Get In Her Ears! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you do?
I’m a singer-songwriter, originally from Berlin, who loves everything ’80s. My music reflects that, but has a modern twist too.

How did you initially get into creating music?
I’ve been singing ever since I can remember, but it wasn’t really until I was 18 that I was asked to go on tour with a famous German singer at the time, when I realized I wanted to make it my profession.

Your new album Sleepwalking is out now, can you tell us a bit about it? Are there any themes running throughout it?
Sleepwalking is a very personal album, as I mostly sing about my experiences in life: being bullied in school, having my heart broken, the struggle my mum had to go through by being a single mum. But I also sing about positive narratives like the first time you fall in love. It definitely reflects a journey.

 

You’ve been compared to the likes of Ladyhawke and Chromatics, but who would you say are your main musical influences?
I’m influenced by a lot of different bands like Depeche Mode, The Doors, Queen, Roxette, Eurythmics.

How is your local music scene? Do you go to see much live music?
Yes, I try to go to as many concerts as possible. I think it’s important to learn from one another and I find it very inspiring watching other acts perform. I’ve recently watched Carpenter Brut, who were awesome and they really put on a fantastic show. The Synthwave scene in London is rapidly growing, which is great.

And what can fans expect from your live shows?
Lots of energy, glowing drum sticks, synths and dynamics.

As we’re a new music focused site, are there any other new upcoming bands/artists who you’d recommend we check out?
Check out Oscillian, he’s a fantastic Synthwave composer from Sweden who worked with me on my album. And New Arcades are a great British band to check out too.

And how do you feel the industry is for new artists at the moment – would you say it’s difficult to get noticed?
I think it’s easy to get your music heard by thousands of people through social media, but it’s not easy to make a living from it. So, you really have to be 100% in it, and so does your team.

Finally, what does the rest of 2018 have in store for NINA?
More live shows around the globe and we’re already working on my second album!

Huge thanks to NINA for answering our questions!

Sleepwalking, the new album from NINA, is out now.

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