Joanne Robertson shares the track Always Were, in anticipation of her upcoming record Blurrr. Always Were provides a further insight into Robertson’s collaborative relationship with Oliver Coates on the record. Her vocals unfurl gently and guitar anchors, while Coates’ cello wraps across the track, creating an uncanny cocoon. Comfort in dark forest haze.

Written between painting sessions and also whilst raising a child, Blurrr is a record of loose and playful intuition. Robertson’s vocals and guitar drift, murmur and whisper across the record; fostering a deep intimacy as unknown emotions rise up from the well. Robertson’s intuitive approach to music making co-exists alongside her improvisatory and collaborative nature. She has collaborated regularly with artists such as Elias Rønnenfelt on Heavy Glory, Dean Blunt on Backstage Raver and Black Metal, and Sidsel Meineche Hansen on Alien Baby. In Blurrr Robertson turns to previous collaborator and friend: cellist, composer and producer Oliver Coates.

Blurrr will be out via AD 93 on the 19th September. 

JOANNE ROBERTSON LIVE

19 September – New York, NY, USA, Le Poisson Rouge [w/ Elias Rønnenfelt, UK Brad] 20 September – Philadelphia, PA, USA,  Making Time Festival
2 October – Leuven, Belgium, STUK Arts Centre
11 October – Berlin, Germany, Silent Green
16 October – Madrid, Spain, Cadavra
17 October – Barcelona, Spain, El Pumarejo
14 November – London, UK, ICA
16 November – Manchester, UK, The White Hotel

Images provided by Jasper Baydala