Name: Eight Pointed Star
Brand: Marina Allen

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Rough Trade UK

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With Signed Print

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Limited edition

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Peach

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Signed copies: Yes

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Release date

2024-06-21

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809236001375

Peach LP | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive

375 Media

Black

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2024-06-07

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809236174710

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Artist

Marina Allen

Label EU

Fire Records

Genre EU

Singer Songwriter

Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

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Marina Allen is a singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. With her captivating vocals and heartfelt lyrics, she has established herself as a rising star in the music industry. Marina's unique sound blends elements of folk, pop, and indie rock to create a truly mesmerizing listening experience. Her songs are filled with raw emotion and introspection, drawing listeners in with their authenticity. Whether performing on stage or recording in the studio, Marina's passion for music shines through in every note she sings.
Having honed her craft from a young age, Marina has developed an impressive musical repertoire that showcases her versatility as an artist. Her powerful voice effortlessly transitions between gentle melodies and soaring anthems, leaving audiences captivated by her range and talent. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around her, Marina's songwriting delves into themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and resilience.
With each new release, Marina continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Her dedication to creating authentic music that resonates with listeners is evident in every track she produces. As she continues to evolve as an artist, there is no doubt that Marina Allen will leave an indelible mark on the music industry for years to come.

The third album of powerfully vivid songwriting from Marina Allen. Beautifully orchestrated, highly melodic and delivered with unrivalled lyrical perspective. Across two acclaimed records, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has ripened a rare harvest, but her third studio album is an arrival home.

Taking fragments and stories from Marina’s past, Eight-Pointed Star deftly weaves together a new future, in what feels for all the world like a glittering, clear-eyed modern classic of alternative folk and Americana. For fans of Aldous Harding, Fiona Apple and Waxahatchee.

Ineffable and timeless, this collection of songs holds a curiosity that’s as open to you as you are to them. Compared to the soaring and swelling compositions of Allen’s second album Centrifics or the innocent tranquillity of Candlepower, the world of Eight Pointed Star is more deeply addressing and open-armed. It favours a type of soul-searching that doesn’t dwell in complications, and is open to answers. Rolling guitars rise and fall with the canyons and dust is kicked-up from the red scarred earth. Allen’s vocals pure and crystalline whilst the instrumentation is rich and bursting with brightness. You can hear contentment radiating from the music, with Chris Cohen’s production offering a full-band affair.

Allen’s affection runs deepest for singers who in her words can really sing, from The Roches to Karen Dalton, Joanna Newsom to Meredith Monk. But these influences vanish like ghosts in the attic when she starts to sing herself. Allen has a voice that stands up to the canon – inimitable – and it’s never sounded more resolute than it does here.

Eight Pointed Star 

Music EU

Discover Eight Pointed Star by Marina Allen on Fire Records. A modern classic of alternative folk and Americana. Vinyl records available.