Half Waif

Half Waif is the stage name of American musician Nandi Rose Plunkett.

Half Waif
Background information
Birth nameAnanda Rose Plunkett
Also known asNandi Rose
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • producer
Labels
Associated actsPinegrove
Websitehalf-waif.com

Early life

Plunkett was born to an Indian mother from Uganda. Plunkett grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts.[1] Her parents divorced when she was a child. Plunkett began writing music when she was a child in Massachusetts. Plunkett attended Kenyon College.[2]

History

Plunkett is a member of the indie rock band Pinegrove.[3] Plunkett released her first full-length album as Half Waif in 2014 titled Kotekan.[4] Plunkett followed up that release in 2016 with her second full-length album titled Probable Depths.[5][6][2] In 2017, Plunkett released an EP titled form/a.[7] Plunkett released her third full-length album as Half Waif in 2018 titled Lavender.[8] The album received a 7.8 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork.[9] The album was Stereogum's album of the week upon its release.[10]

Plunkett's music has been described as synth-pop[8] and electronic.[11]

Personal life

Plunkett is married to fellow Pinegrove member Zack Levine.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Kotekan (2014)
  • Probable Depths (2016)
  • Lavender (2018)
  • The Caretaker (2020)

EPs

  • form/a (2017)

References
  1. Trammell, Matthew. "Nandi Rose Plunkett's Freewheeling Art Pop". The New Yorker. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  2. Pelly, Jenn. "Half Waif's Restless Electro Pop". Pitchfork.
  3. Helman, Peter. "Nandi Rose Plunkett Of Pinegrove & Half Waif Shares Statement In Response To Sexist Comments". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  4. Leas, Ryan. "Enough Apocalypse". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  5. Innis, Charles. "Half Waif – "Nest" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  6. Pelly, Jenn. "Half Waif: "Turn Me Around"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  7. McDermott, Patrick. "Half Waif's New EP Is A Mesmerizing Collection Of Avant-Pop". The Fader. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  8. Lorusso, Marissa. "Half Waif's 'Lavender' Offers A Ritual Of Beauty And Purification". NPR Music. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  9. Geffen, Sasha. "Half Waif: Lavender". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  10. Claymore, Gabriela. "Album Of The Week: Half Waif Lavender". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  11. DiBlasi, Loren. "Watch Half Waif Perform Three Gorgeous Lavender Tracks Live From the Paste Studio". Paste. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
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