Half Waif

Half Waif is the stage name of American musician Nandi Rose Plunkett.

Half Waif
Background information
Birth nameAnanda Rose Plunkett
Also known asNandi Rose
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • producer
Labels
Associated actsPinegrove
Websitehalf-waif.com

Early life

Plunkett was born to an Indian mother from Uganda. Plunkett grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts.[1] Her parents divorced when she was a child. Plunkett began writing music when she was a child in Massachusetts. Plunkett attended Kenyon College.[2]

History

Plunkett is a member of the indie rock band Pinegrove.[3] Plunkett released her first full-length album as Half Waif in 2014 titled Kotekan.[4] Plunkett followed up that release in 2016 with her second full-length album titled Probable Depths.[5][6][2] In 2017, Plunkett released an EP titled form/a.[7] Plunkett released her third full-length album as Half Waif in 2018 titled Lavender.[8] The album received a 7.8 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork.[9] The album was Stereogum's album of the week upon its release.[10]

In April 2021, Plunkett announced her fifth album Mythopoetics with a July 9 release date.[11]

Plunkett's music has been described as synth-pop[8] and electronic.[12]

Personal life

Plunkett is married to fellow Pinegrove member Zack Levine.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Kotekan (2014)
  • Probable Depths (2016)
  • Lavender (2018)
  • The Caretaker (2020)
  • Mythopoetics (2021)

EPs

  • form/a (2017)

References
  1. Trammell, Matthew. "Nandi Rose Plunkett's Freewheeling Art Pop". The New Yorker. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  2. Pelly, Jenn. "Half Waif's Restless Electro Pop". Pitchfork.
  3. Helman, Peter. "Nandi Rose Plunkett Of Pinegrove & Half Waif Shares Statement In Response To Sexist Comments". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  4. Leas, Ryan. "Enough Apocalypse". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  5. Innis, Charles. "Half Waif – "Nest" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  6. Pelly, Jenn. "Half Waif: "Turn Me Around"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  7. McDermott, Patrick. "Half Waif's New EP Is A Mesmerizing Collection Of Avant-Pop". The Fader. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  8. Lorusso, Marissa. "Half Waif's 'Lavender' Offers A Ritual Of Beauty And Purification". NPR Music. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  9. Geffen, Sasha. "Half Waif: Lavender". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  10. Claymore, Gabriela. "Album Of The Week: Half Waif Lavender". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  11. Martoccio, Angie (28 April 2021). "Half Waif Previews New Album With 'Swimmer'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  12. DiBlasi, Loren. "Watch Half Waif Perform Three Gorgeous Lavender Tracks Live From the Paste Studio". Paste. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
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