Azure Ray

The Profile

Azure Ray is the American duo of Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor, formed after their band Little Red Rocket. Associated with Saddle Creek and the Omaha scene, they’re known for ethereal harmonies and intimate arrangements, with releases including Azure Ray (2001), Burn and Shiver (2002), Hold On Love (2003), Drawing Down the Moon (2010), As Above So Below (2012), and Remedy (2021). They have collaborated with Moby and Bright Eyes.

Duo: Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor; origins linked to Athens, GA; moved to/associated with Omaha, NE and Saddle Creek. Debut album Azure Ray praised for intimate, minimal sound; Hold On Love lauded for enduring melancholy. Reviews cite collaborations with Moby (18) and Bright Eyes.

Two glowing reviews trace Azure Ray’s hushed, melancholic beauty and Saddle Creek roots. The debut is praised for intimate harmonies and minimal, warm arrangements. Hold On Love is hailed as enduring, with standout tracks and trip‑hop shadings. References to Moby and Bright Eyes cement their scene connections.