321 : Holly Miranda

Joints might be the prettiest paean to pain we’ve ever heard. Aided by the celestial horns of Antibalas, Holly Miranda transforms her battle with fibromyalgia into something ghostly and grand. Be sure to read her wish and heed her advice.

Holly Miranda – Joints [mp3] [Buy]

Holly Miranda: “I love electric blankets.

“I think two slugs mating is one of the most beautiful things you’ll ever see.

“The best place to get a pulled pork sandwich is on BBQ Road in Dickson, Tennessee.”

HM: “Jenny Wilson‘s The Path. I love her lyrics and harmonies. Genius.

Jenny Wilson – The Path [mp3] [Stream Only] [Buy]

“Pelican Rapids, a new song I wrote after Prop 8 last year. I get to perform it on Monday with a choir. I love that. ”

HM: “I wish all the water, food, medical supplies and shelter would be there for everyone in Haiti. Everyone go volunteer locally. Send them what you can.”

Holly Miranda’s album, The Magician’s Private Library
is out soon on XL Recordings.

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