Safia Nolin

Safia Nolin, a unique figure in the contemporary art scene, embodies a powerful political voice. Her journey is one of identity quest, exploring difference and marginality. As a racialized woman, a lesbian, and an artistically unconventional individual, she challenges societal norms and expectations. Her aesthetic, both raw and poetic, is a celebration of imperfection and authenticity.

In her new album, UFO RELIGION, Nolin expresses a profound sense of alienation, a desire to escape from a world that does not recognize her. Through minimalist melodies and raw instrumentation, she delivers an introspective work, blending melancholy with hope. Nature, both a refuge and a source of inspiration, becomes a character in its own right in this album, offering a counterpoint to human alienation.

Recorded in nature, this opus is imbued with a visceral urgency. It reflects a process of transformation, an artistic rebirth. Like a chrysalis ready to emerge, Nolin breaks free from her chains to fully assert herself. Her music, at the crossroads of folk, grunge, and stoner, is an invitation to an inner journey, a call to authenticity.