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Fables

by Sweet Niece

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1.
Rites 00:45
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Woo! Ha! Hoo!
2.
Wishing Well 03:18
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3.
A Contract, If Signed 02:48
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4.
Bad Faith 04:05
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5.
Her Fountain Of Thirst 04:25
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6.
Skins 03:25
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The debut release from Pasadena indie art-pop duo Sweet Niece. Comprised of Blake & Jesica Russell, and featuring many collaborators from the LA music scene, Sweet Niece weaves the sounds of medieval folk balladeers together with '60s & '70s gypsy-inspired melodies, all twisted around the notches of a modern indie rock backbone. Music made to escape this age that so many of us are feeling trapped in, and visit a far-off land where things look and feel a bit more mysterious. We hope each song becomes a unique part of the soundtrack to your own fairy tale. Thanks for listening! <3

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released November 19, 2020

~ All songs written by Blake & Jesica Russell ~

~ Produced by Alex Strahle & Sweet Niece ~
~ Engineered by Free Hallas ~
~ Mixed by Blake Russell & Free Hallas ~
~ Mastered by Blake Russell & Free Hallas ~
~ Cover art by Jesica Russell ~
Cover Art contains an illustration by N.C. Wyeth.

1. RITES ~
Shaun Valentine - Booms
Blake Russell - Clangs
Jesica Russell & Free Hallas - Hoots & Hollers

2. WISHING WELL ~
Lyrics by Blake & Jesica Russell
Blake Russell - Vocals, Guitar
Jesica Russell - Lead Vocals & Percussion
Alex Strahle - Lead Guitars
Free Hallas - Bass
Shaun Valentine - Drums & Percussion
Tom Strahle - Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin
Sam Smiley - Violins
The Russell Family (Joel, Rebecca, Ben & Susanna) - Claps & Percussion

3. A CONTRACT, IF SIGNED ~
Lyrics by Blake & Jesica Russell
Blake Russell - Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Jesica Russell - Lead Vocals
Alex Strahle - Lead Guitar & Baritone
Free Hallas - Bass
Shaun Valentine - Drums & Percussion
Tom Strahle - Acoustic Guitar, & Lute
Abigail Hargrove - Vocals

4. BAD FAITH ~
Lyrics by Blake & Jesica Russell
Blake Russell - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Jesica Russell - Vocals
Alex Strahle - Lead Guitars
Free Hallas - Bass
Shaun Valentine - Drums & Percussion
Tom Strahle - Oud & Guitars
Sam Smiley - Violins

5. HER FOUNTAIN OF THIRST ~
Lyrics by Blake Russell
Blake Russell - Lead Vocals, Baritone, Flute, Rhythm Guitar
Jesica Russell - Vocals
Alex Strahle - Lead Guitars, Ukelele
Free Hallas - Bass
Shaun Valentine - Drums & Percussion
Tom Strahle - Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin

6. SKINS ~
Lyrics by Jesica Russell
Blake Russell - Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Jesica Russell - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Alex Strahle - Lead Guitars, Bowed Guitar, & Piano
Free Hallas - Keyboards & Pads
Jordan Hargrove - Vocals
Sam Smiley - Violin

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Thanks to God, to the incredible musicians who lent their talents to these songs, and thanks also to: Jordan Hargrove, Joel & Rebecca Russell, Gary & Jody Hargrove, Tom & Beth Strahle, Charlotte Valentine, Dan & Shari Hallas, Abigail Hargrove, Madison Hargrove, Mallory Hargrove, Jenifer Hargrove, Jeremy Hargrove, Ben Russell, Susanna Russell, Jack Strahle, Hazel Hallas, Brooke & Barnaby Coxon, Tamra Glaser, Jeff Bell & Trish Blessing, Ron & Barbara MacLean, John Young, John & Elizabeth Flynn, Dan & Anne Baumgartner, Joel & Elisha Larson, Michael & Jenna Bruner, Brendan Steere, Curtis & Rachel Taylor, Bill & Rebecca Beach, Jessica Gerhardt, Charles Grace, Adriana, Sam, Sonia, & Mirza of Girl Hazel, Ben Burr & Acres Even, Paul Julius Rampton, Carlen Walth, Kate Lucitt, Jesse David Corti (AKA David Divad), Jeff & Kim Houser, and our beloved family members: Russells, Ternyiks, Rickerts, Hargroves, Sazamas & Sivertsons for always listening, encouraging, and believing in fairy tales.

Special thanks also to our friends at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood (FPCH) for allowing us to record these songs in their beautiful space.

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If you enjoyed this music, please check out our band members' own projects as well! They each make GREAT music of their own. <3 You can find them on instagram via: Free Hallas @freehallas, Alex Strahle @astrahle, Tom Strahle @thestrahle, Shaun Valentine @percusshaun, & Sam Smiley @anexceptionallyloudcricket

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All songs by Sweet Niece © 2019/2020, La Bahia Music ASCAP, Six to Nine Music BMI, Negative Zero ASCAP, Shaun Howard Valentine Music, Thomas Engel Strahle BMI, & Samuel William Smiley Music ASCAP: 805152567

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Sweet Niece Pasadena, California

Spooky indie folk pop, but in a forest, with elves. We are: Jes, Blake, and our friends who we bribe with snacks.

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