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Brooklyn Duo Nine Perfect Lives Sign To AD 93
Brooklyn duo Nine Perfect Lives have signed to the independent label AD 93 and released their first single, “Die”. The project brings together Helena Straight and Stella Wave, members of alternative rock band Hello Mary, and marks a new outlet for their shared music.
“Die” moves between art rock and intimate, folk-influenced songwriting, with a dark mood and detailed arrangement. Straight said she began writing it while living in Los Angeles as Wave remained in Brooklyn; the song responded to the strain of their separation and became the first track they completed together as Nine Perfect Lives. Its video was directed by Milo Hume.
In short
- Nine Perfect Lives have signed to AD 93.
- Their debut single as a duo is “Die”.
- The song grew from a period of distance between its members.
Explained simply
Nine Perfect Lives is a music project by Helena Straight and Stella Wave, who also play in the alternative rock band Hello Mary. Side projects let musicians explore a different sound or way of writing alongside their work in an existing band.
AD 93 is an independent record label, meaning it releases music outside the major-label system. Its role is to put out recordings and help bring them to listeners. The project’s first single, “Die”, grew from a period when Straight was living in Los Angeles and Wave was in Brooklyn.
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