Marissa Nadler - "Hatchet Man"

Photo by Ebru Yildiz

Marissa Nadler is known for making beautiful but dark music, and her latest single is no exception. "Hatchet Man" is a "cosmic murder ballad" that could be listened to as a pretty song, but once you pay attention to the lyrics, the song has a wildly different meaning. Of course, the music and sound of "Hatchet Man" also exposes the dark side of the song. As moody and ethereal as the song is, its stunning beauty could possibly mask just how dark the song is. Long time fans of Nadler's are going to love "Hatchet Man," and this one will definitely win over some new ones, too.

Marissa Nadler says of her latest single:

"Hatchet Man’ is about a sinister character bringing a woman home—not for romance, but to murder her—while the narrator, his partner, is made to witness it unfold. Ultimately, the storyteller escapes, adrenaline flooding her veins. The sweet, lilting melody of the chorus offers a stark contrast to the verses, where much of the tale is told. I enjoy twisting narratives, subverting tropes, and playing with perspective in my songs. The rest of the details are all in the song.”

You can watch the video for "Hatchet Man" below. New Radiations is due out August 15 on Bella Union/Sacred Bones, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Marissa Nadler, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.

Thu. Oct. 30 - Coventry, UK @ The Tin Music and Arts
Fri. Oct. 31 - London, UK @ St. Matthias Church
Sat. Nov. 1 - Brighton, UK @ Dust
Sun. Nov. 2 - Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Mon. Nov. 3 - Southampton, UK @ Papillon
Wed. Nov. 5 - Brugge, BE @ Cactus Club %
Fri. Nov. 7 - Maastricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij
Sat. Nov. 8 - Kortrijk, BE @ Sonic City
Sun. Nov. 9 - Arnhem, NL @ Luxor Live
Tue. Nov. 11 - Utrecht, NL @ TivoliVredenburg @ Ronda #
Wed. Nov. 12 - Groningen, NL @ De Oosterpoort #
Thu. Nov. 13 - Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje #
Sat. Nov. 15 - Istanbul, TR @ Zorlu PSM
Mon. Nov. 17 - Copenhagen, DK @ Studie 3 @ Dr Koncerthuset
Tue. Nov. 18 - Stockholm, SE @ Hus 7
Wed. Nov. 19 - Oslo, NO @ Salt
Thu. Nov. 20 - Gothenburg, SE @ Pustervik
Fri. Nov. 21 - Malmö, SE @ Plan B

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