Songstress and advice columnist, Nedelle Torrisi, has been releasing music under many names over the years - with her band, Cryptacize, under simply her first name, Nedelle, and most recently under the moniker, Paradise. But her latest album of unabashed love songs, is a debut of sorts; one in which she is embracing her full self by releasing the self-titled album as simply Nedelle Torrisi. The album’s birth is a twisted tale of friendship and perseverance. Torrisi was demoing the songs that would become this album in her room, which was in a shared house with fellow musician, Kenny Gilmore. The two were working a wall apart on their own musical ideas, whilst both touring with other bands - Torrisi with Sufjan Stevens, and Gilmore with Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti. The two decided to collaborate creating a new, synth-laden, R&B inspired sound for Torrisi - which took over two years to complete. The first single, “Double Horizon,” is an exuberant blend of 70s funk and 90s minimalist R&B, with a masterful hook, and the naive glow of young love. Nedelle Torrisi’s self-titled debut is set for release on Sept. 3. She will spend the month opening for fellow collaborator Julia Holter on a string of tour dates. - Jacqueline Caruso

Wed. 09-11-13   First Unitarian Church  Los Angeles, CA *    
Thu. 09-12-13    Great American Music Hall    San Francisco, CA *    
Sat. 09-14-13    Holocene    Portland, OR *    
Sun. 09-15-13    Barboza    Seattle, WA *    
Mon. 09-16-13    Biltmore Cabaret    Vancouver, BC *    
Fri. 09-20-13    Cedar Cultural Center    Minneapolis, MN *    
Sat. 09-21-13    Schubas Tavern    Chicago, IL *    
Sun. 09-22-13    Kobo    Columbus, OH *    
Tue. 09-24-13    Music Hall Of Williamsburg    Brooklyn, NY *    
Thu. 09-26-13    Rock & Roll Hotel    Washington, DC *

* = w/ Julia Holter