American composer, singer-songwriter and producer known for experimental, art-pop and chamber-influenced albums including Ekstasis, Loud City Song and Aviary.

Known for blending experimental composition, chamber arrangements and pop songwriting; works often use conceptual and literary references. Releases discussed in reviews include Tragedy (early), Ekstasis, Loud City Song and Aviary.

Reviews consistently praise Julia Holter's ambition and compositional depth. Aviary is described as a masterpiece and genre-defying work. Ekstasis is noted for careful arrangements and striking finales. Loud City Song is celebrated for its metropolitan concept and stylistic eclecticism.

For:Fans of experimental, avant-garde and art-pop music; listeners of chamber pop, ambient and ambitious compositional albums.

 

Aviary by Julia Holter is one of the best albums of the last 20 years and a masterpiece of all music.

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At nine minutes, it is the longest track and seems, even with that programmatic title, to fully reveal the deep nature of this work.

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Californian goddaughter of Brian Eno and Nico, raised by Laurie Anderson and enamored at a young age with John Cage (whom she would later betray for Steve Reich and Terry Riley).

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