I’m a big admirer of artists who don’t follow the trends and try to put something out every second.Īlthough I do plan to release a lot of music this year, there is something sacred about the album.
KIMBRA ALBUM WOVS FULL
There’s a great quote from Japanese video creator Shigeru Miyamoto - “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” Well, that’s an interesting thing to think about for an album as well, you know? By delaying a piece of art, it gives it time to reach its full potential. I think these are records that people really loved. People are very understanding when they have to wait for them! And Fiona Apple, who took years to put out Extraordinary Machine.
Kimbra: Of course, there are so many! I really do look up to Radiohead, particularly when it comes to albums and the time that they put into them. And I wonder if you’re inspired by favorite albums of your own? Are there particular records that you look to where these are great albums and you want to live up to that standard? MM: I love your attitude that the record as a whole is an experience and not simply a single off it. Watch the official music video for “Top of the World” by Kimbra on YouTube: I think it’s going to mean that more people will get to hear the record, and it will get to be a more beautiful final piece of art.
It’s amazing that fans have been so understanding of my creative process. There’s so much that I want to bring into a campaign, and I really believe that timing is a big part of being able to see that stuff through. I want to release a song every month leading up to the album. I have so much content for this album, and I really want fans to live with it a bit longer before I drop the record. Some of that has to do with the album itself, and some of that has to do with some things that I want to happen before the record comes out. Basically, I realized there was a lot more that I wanted to do before the record dropped. I think there is something special about having the time to achieve a full vision. I’m a big believer in the role of the *album.* Many people are releasing singles or making playlists. I get frustrated with Twitter, and I like to say things in a longer format. Kimbra: Yes, I released a long-form statement to my mailing list. Mickey McCarter: You just announced that your album has been delayed - can you tell us a little bit about that and what’s going on? Thrilled about the New Zealand native’s return to DC, Parklife DC caught her for a telephone interview recently, and we chatted about the importance of albums, artistic inspirations, and her future ambitions! Art pop chanteuse Kimbra, born Kimbra Lee Johnson, will perform at 9:30 Club on Tuesday, Jan.