Nika Danilova Archives | Talkhouse

Masma Dream World and Zola Jesus Are on the Same Frequency

By Masma Dream World | February 20, 2025

By Masma Dream World | February 20, 2025

Masma Dream World and Zola Jesus Are on the Same Frequency

The artists talk their unexpected Wisconsin connection, the spirituality of the woods, and more.

Devon Welsh (ex-Majical Cloudz) and Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) on Their Musical Origins

By Nika Danilova | November 19, 2019

By Nika Danilova | November 19, 2019

Devon Welsh (ex-Majical Cloudz) and Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) on Their Musical Origins

The creative collaborators talk first songs, Myspace, and imposter syndrome.

On Moaning and Noodling and Rediscovering The Bela Session

By Nika Danilova | January 7, 2019

By Nika Danilova | January 7, 2019

On Moaning and Noodling and Rediscovering The Bela Session

Bauhaus is protected wildlife in Zola Jesus's history.

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Olga Bell’s Krai

By Nika Danilova | May 5, 2014

By Nika Danilova | May 5, 2014

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Olga Bell’s Krai

As a Russian-American, I’ve always been very conscious of myself: What exactly does it mean to be Russian? Composer, musician, electronic artist...

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Neneh Cherry’s Blank Project

By Nika Danilova | February 24, 2014

By Nika Danilova | February 24, 2014

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Neneh Cherry’s Blank Project

Neneh Cherry’s first solo record in nearly 20 years, produced by Four Tet? How could you not feel the excitement and anticipation of what such a...

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Tim Hecker’s Virgins

By Nika Danilova | October 21, 2013

By Nika Danilova | October 21, 2013

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Tim Hecker’s Virgins

Attempting to put words to the sonic world of Tim Hecker is a tall order. For the past 15 years he has explored an uncharted backcountry of sound...