Half Waif

Half Waif is the stage name of American musician Nandi Rose.[1]

Half Waif
Background information
Birth nameAnanda Rose Plunkett
Also known asNandi Rose
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • producer
Labels
Formerly ofPinegrove
Websitehalf-waif.com

Early life

Rose was born to an Indian mother from Uganda. She grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts.[2] Her parents divorced when she was a child. Rose began writing music when she was a child in Massachusetts. Rose attended Kenyon College.[3]

History

Rose is a former member of the indie rock band Pinegrove[4] Rose released her first full-length album as Half Waif in 2014 titled Kotekan.[5] Rose followed up that release in 2016 with her second full-length album titled Probable Depths.[6][7][3] In 2017, Rose released an EP titled form/a.[8] Rose released her third full-length album as Half Waif in 2018 titled Lavender.[9] The album received a 7.8 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork.[10] The album was Stereogum's album of the week upon its release.[11]

In April 2021, Rose announced her fifth album Mythopoetics with a July 9 release date.[12]

Rose's music has been described as synth-pop[9] and electronic.[13]

Personal life

Rose is married to Pinegrove member Zack Levine.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Kotekan (2014)
  • Probable Depths (2016)
  • Lavender (2018)
  • The Caretaker (2020)
  • Mythopoetics (2021)

EPs

  • form/a (2017)

References
  1. Curto, Justin. "Half Waif Has Been Unknowingly Working Toward Mythopoetics for Generations".
  2. Trammell, Matthew. "Nandi Rose Plunkett's Freewheeling Art Pop". The New Yorker. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  3. Pelly, Jenn. "Half Waif's Restless Electro Pop". Pitchfork.
  4. Kaye, Ben. "Half Waif Shares Track by Track Breakdown of New Album Mythopoetics: Exclusive".
  5. Leas, Ryan. "Enough Apocalypse". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  6. Innis, Charles. "Half Waif – "Nest" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  7. Pelly, Jenn. "Half Waif: "Turn Me Around"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  8. McDermott, Patrick. "Half Waif's New EP Is A Mesmerizing Collection Of Avant-Pop". The Fader. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  9. Lorusso, Marissa. "Half Waif's 'Lavender' Offers A Ritual Of Beauty And Purification". NPR Music. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  10. Geffen, Sasha. "Half Waif: Lavender". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  11. Claymore, Gabriela. "Album Of The Week: Half Waif Lavender". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  12. Martoccio, Angie (28 April 2021). "Half Waif Previews New Album With 'Swimmer'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  13. DiBlasi, Loren. "Watch Half Waif Perform Three Gorgeous Lavender Tracks Live From the Paste Studio". Paste. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
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