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Jehnny Beth Talks with Jenny Hval on the Talkhouse Podcast

By Talkhouse Podcast | June 18, 2020

Jehnny Beth Talks with Jenny Hval on the Talkhouse Podcast

They discuss their erotic writings, the importance of expressing inner darkness, and the powerful role of language in self-identity.

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

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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

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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 with Haley Fohr (Circuit des Yeux) for the Talkhouse Podcast

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By Talkhouse Podcast | August 23, 2018

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks with Haley Fohr (Circuit des Yeux) for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two vocalists dive into diva moves for one's show rider, finding non-traditional places to warm up while on tour, and much more.

Various Artists (Rosanne Cash, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe and more) Talk Lou Reed

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By Various Artists | September 6, 2014

Various Artists (Rosanne Cash, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe and more) Talk Lou Reed

I was a bit in awe of Lou because of Magic and Loss. I thought that record was the most beautiful musical meditation on death I'd heard.

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

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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

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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

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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...

Missy Mazzoli (Victoire) Talks Zola Jesus and J.G. Thirlwell feat. Mivos Quartet’s Versions

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By Missy Mazzoli | August 20, 2013

Missy Mazzoli (Victoire) Talks Zola Jesus and J.G. Thirlwell feat. Mivos Quartet’s Versions

The most striking part of Versions, the new album from Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, isn’t the presence of a string quartet or the...

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Tricky’s False Idols

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By Nika Danilova | May 29, 2013

Nika Danilova (Zola Jesus) Talks Tricky’s False Idols

Not even halfway through the first song, and a dense wave of nostalgia runs down my spine. Oh Tricky, how you remind me of being a bitter backwoods...