Ten years of underground history: Marianne Nowottny & Her All American Band chronicle a decade of fearless avant-pop.

Emerging in the late 1990s as a teenager, Marianne Nowottny quickly established a reputation for fearless experimentalism. Blending avant-garde composition, cabaret storytelling, synth-pop, and a singular vocal delivery, her early releases, including Afraid of Me (1999), Manmade Girl (2001), and What Is She Doing? (2007) earned glowing acclaim from major publications like The New York Times, The WIRE, Billboard, Record Collector, and Plan B. Critics frequently highlighted her deep, expressive vocal presence, comparing her to artists like Nico and Diamanda Galás while praising her self-taught multi-instrumental artistry. Studio Recordings 2008-2018 captures Nowottny in a dynamic ensemble setting alongside Her All American Band. The core trio features Nowottny on lead vocals, keyboards, and electronic percussion, accompanied by Mark Dagley on guitar and Stirling Krusing on bass. Across 14 tracks recorded over a decade, the collection bridges garage rock and home-made electronic synth-pop. A central highlight of the release is Nowottny's strikingly unique, completely non-ironic interpretations of classic standards; specifically Kenny Loggins' 'Danny's Song' and Jerome Kern's 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes', recontextualizing pop nostalgia through an authentic, avant-garde lens. The release features key orchestration work by Paul Cecchetti, alongside guest bass performance from Jair-Rohm Parker Wells. Official music videos were created for key cuts, including 'Wagon Wheel' and 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.' This collection stands as a crucial document of Nowottny's ongoing creative evolution.

Track Listing

• Love Is Just a Dream
• Wagon Wheel
• When I'm Down
• Mr. So & So
• Popcorns's First Christmas
• Ain't Gonna Be Pretty
• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
• Nickels
• Cherry Blossoms
• Nothing Comes From Nothing
• Danny's Song
• Quicksand
• Cherries and Hennessy
• Robot Baby

Additional Details

Label: Abaton Book Company

Genre: Alternative/Punk

Run Time: 43 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 11/06/26

UPC: 675130546522