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Throwing Muses: Moonlight Concessions

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By Simon Kirk, Bernard Georges, Kristin Hersh, David Narcizo
| Sun 13
There has always been very little fat to trim in the Throwing Muses canon. Kristin Hersh, a master of reaching the core emotional response in one line where most others would be afforded four or five and still not reach the desired mark. Perfect case in point, You’re Clouds – the penultimate track from Throwing Muses’ new long-player, Moonlight Concessions, where Hersh sings, “I cry and laugh/ Both seem right”. And, of course, they do.
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The Future of Songwriting

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By Promoting Books, Colours May Vary, Kristin Hersh
| Bookshop Org
(Author) FORMAT Over a long, hot Christmas in Australia, Throwing Muses frontwoman and critically acclaimed solo artist Kristin Hersh considers her future as a songwriter, asking herself questions such as, is it possible to create music and not show off about it? How can artists establish and refine a following without becoming part of the commercial problem? And just how many times is it healthy to watch It’s a Wonderful Life in three weeks?
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SINÉAD O’CONNOR | Kirkus Reviews

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By Sinead O'Connor, Kristin Hersh, Stephanie Johnson, Brandon Stanton
| Kirkus Reviews Verified
A reclusive star’s normalcy shines through, as do her street smarts, candor, and sense of humor. O’Connor is in exceptional company in Melville House’s Last Interview series, joining a list that includes Martin Luther King Jr., Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Marilyn Monroe, as well as musicians Lou Reed, David Bowie, and Prince, to name just a few. Her inclusion signals her cultural significance, not only as an artist but as an outspoken activist and spiritual seeker.
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