Nina Nastasia

The Profile

Nina Nastasia is an American singer-songwriter known for stark, intimate folk recordings, long-time collaboration with Steve Albini, and strong support from BBC’s John Peel. Her catalog spans from the debut Dogs to the comeback Riderless Horse, with acclaimed albums like The Blackened Air, Run to Ruin, On Leaving, You Follow Me, and Outlaster.

American singer-songwriter based in New York; championed by John Peel with multiple Peel Sessions; frequent studio collaborator with Steve Albini; albums include Dogs (1999/2004 reissue), The Blackened Air (2002), Run to Ruin (2003), On Leaving (2006), You Follow Me (2007), Outlaster (2010), and Riderless Horse (2022).

Three DeBaser reviews trace Nina Nastasia’s path from the intimate debut Dogs to the bare, aching Riderless Horse, with On Leaving praised for acoustic clarity. Reviews highlight Albini’s recurring role, Peel’s support, and Nastasia’s stark folk rooted in voice and guitar. Themes of love, loss, and survival recur, delivered with sparse arrangements and striking lyrics.