Nova's Basement is an all-girl acoustica folk trio featuring guitar, violin, cello and sweet 'n sour 3 part harmonies.
Influenced by singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Laura Marling, NB writes songs that combine emotive lyrics, harmonies and string arrangements harking back to their classical roots.
Although originally all hailing from Australia, the band formed in London during the summer of 2005. After running through a string of random band names, the girls finally settled on ‘Nova’s Basement’ - a little nod to their first rehearsal rooms in King Cross, London.
Following a nomination for a UK Indy Music Award for their live performances, the girls hit Strongroom Studios in East London to record their debut EP in 2008.
In May 2011, NB released a new single 'Rainbird' that was written in collaboration with London-based fashion designer Kelly Love. NB produced a track to accompany Love's The Song of the Rainbird - a beautiful Autumn / Winter 2011 collection inspired by the tortured muses of 60s Rockstars.
"It started with a song. A collaboration with up and coming band Nova’s Basement followed which then morphed into the AW2011 collection..."
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In the twilight of 2011, NB hit the studio again to record a new EP to finally release their much performed and favourite live tunes such as Her James Dean, Fiver and The People in the Middle.
The first single, Stop Hurting has been released with an animated film clip by Gareth Axford. Axford produced a story of sweet character and a feathered friend looking to escape a busy and monotonous city.
The full EP is out on Monday 6th February 2012.
