American singer-songwriter known for intimate, acoustic recordings. Debuted with Dogs (1999). Frequently worked with producer Steve Albini and was championed by John Peel. Associated with Touch and Go for later releases.

Debut album Dogs released in 1999 (reviews mention 1999). Frequently collaborated with producer Steve Albini (mentioned in multiple reviews). Was championed by John Peel (mentioned in reviews). Signed to Touch and Go (mentioned in reviews). Reviews reference a long relationship with manager/mentor Kennan Gudjonsson and his subsequent suicide (reported in a review).

DeBaser reviews present Nina Nastasia as an intimate, acoustic singer-songwriter whose work is frequently produced by Steve Albini and championed by John Peel. Reviews praise albums like Dogs, On Leaving and Riderless Horse for their sparse arrangements and emotional intensity. Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable, focusing on plaintive vocals and folk-rooted songwriting.

For:Fans of intimate, acoustic singer-songwriters; listeners of melancholic folk and indie folk; admirers of Steve Albini productions.

 Riderless Horse is what happens when one no longer laughs, our sun eclipses, and there is no more desire to dance or knit.

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 On Leaving is a more simple and essential album than the artist's earlier works, more linear and less experimental than its predecessor.

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 One of the most enigmatic singer-songwriters of recent years, Nina Nastasia, quickly became the darling of Steve Albini

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