Frack princess chelsea 12 december cgi animation of chelsea in the future getting ready for her day. Jan 14, 2015 princess chelsea is probably my second favourite princess. The promotional materials describe lil golden book as stories of growing up in modern new zealand, but like those golden books, theyre more universal than one might imagine. Oct 27, 2018 her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief, and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet nearly 41 million views and counting. Lil golden book is the debut album by new zealand based composer chelsea nikkel, the woman behind breakthrough youtube hit the cigarette duet. The cd art for lil golden book, as you might expect, borrows heavily from the artwork of the little golden books, a childrens line published by random house since 1942. Princess chelsea interview our man paul scottbates catches up with new zealand songstress princess chelsea in an exclusive louder than war interview. Princess chelsea the loneliest girl tour hollywood. Top albums the great cybernetic d princess chelsea. I had that experience with lila golden book, the debut album from princess chelsea read more here. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Her debut album lil golden book, released in may 2011, tells the tale of life growing up as a teenager and young adult in new zealand. Free 14 track label sampler, featuring songs by the brunettes, the eversons, pikachunes, princess chelsea, the ruby suns, voom and more. Princess chelsea biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Princess chelsea announces homecoming tour 2020 the label. Princess chelseas new album the loneliest girl out this. And i love her princess chelsea beatles cover youtube. Whimsical baroque indie popelectronic solo project of chelsea nikkel, formerly of teen wolf and the brunettes. Lil golden book the cigarette duet european tour edition too fast to live. Lil golden book by princess chelsea, released 02 may 2011 1. Chelsea and jonathan have introduced me to so much. These woozy pop tunes feature glockenspiel, xylophone and whirly, while telling tales of boyfriends, personality clashes, smoking, drinking, the. Deeply entrenched in the fantastical yet grounded with a somewhat sardonic wit, her musical fairy tale draws as much influence from dr. May 02, 2011 lil golden book princess chelsea alternative 2011.
Lil golden book is the debut album by the new zealand recording artist. Recorded as a home experiment over a period of three years, lil golden book is a collection of stories about growing up in new zealand. Eclectic is an expression that crops up a lot around the musical output of princess chelsea, but it could apply equally to her appearance. Chelsea nikkel, better known by her stage name princess chelsea, is a producer and musician from auckland, new zealand, and a previous member of twee pop band the brunettes and auckland band teenwolf. Princess chelsea biography, albums, streaming links. Princess chelsea announces homecoming tour 2020 the. Deeply entrenched in the fantastical yet grounded with a somewhat sardon read more. Her debut album lil golden book was released on the lil chief records label last year. You can find the list of princess chelsea tour dates here. Sep 06, 2018 chelsea nikkel from auckland, new zealand is the lady behind princess chelsea.
Chelsea nikkel from auckland, new zealand is the lady behind princess chelsea. Princess chelseas new album the loneliest girl out this week. Sep 05, 2011 i cant wait to hear what happens when princess chelsea gets a chance to hone her craft and make something even more amazing and distinct. Aucklands princess chelsea unleashs more lush electro pop.
The album was a collection of songs about her youth presented with innocent melodies and baroque arrangements to create a. Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief, and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet over 40 million views and counting. Some recent lil chief releases that you might like. Access the complete album info 11 songs singles lil chief records 03082018 wasting time. Chelsea nikkel, better known by her stage name princess chelsea, is an electropop singersongwriter from auckland, new zealand, and a previous member of twee pop band the brunettes and auckland band teenwolf. Nikkel is associated with the lil chief records collective and is a parttime member of auckland soul group the cosbys and disciples of macca, a paul mccartney covers band featuring. The album was a collection of songs about her youth presented with innocent melodies and baroque arrangements to create a musical fairy tale.
New zealand does seem to have its own bedroom pop scene at the moment check out similar solo act pikachunes for more lofi goodness of which princess chelsea appears to be an essential segment. Since debuting in 2011 with lil golden book, princess chelsea has continued to merge ambitious theatrical concepts with introspective synth and chamber pop. Princess chelsea the loneliest girl tour hollywood cinema. Princess chelsea interview our man paul scottbates catches up with new zealand songstress princess chelsea in an exclusive louder than war interview now and again, a truly innovative album comes along and makes a huge impression on you.
You could call her music circus pop, circus psych or just plain weird and yet, its beautiful, lyrical and kinda geeky cool. Lil golden book is the debut album by the new zealand recording artist princess chelsea. Music profile for princess chelsea, born 4 september 1985. Princess chelsea lil golden book lyrics and tracklist genius. Life in new zealand is pleasant enough, when we turn 22 its not violent enoughaaa often funny with a serious twist, her lyrics defy her age. Princess chelsea the loneliest girl auckland eventfinda. The studiobased artist with a pedigree stretching back to the brunettes and teenwolf and a 2011 youtube hit in cigarette duet may look the retro ingenue but, as seen in the videos for her sweet synthpop songs, theres a knowing edge to her lyrics and.
Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief, and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet nearly 41 million views and. While at high school she discovered her love of composition writing and recording her first song monkey eats bananas. The album tells the tale of life growing up as a teenager and young adult in new zealand. When she wasnt performing, she worked as a composer for a local recording studio, all the while refining her songwriting and production skills. Now and again, a truly innovative album comes along and makes a huge impression on you. Sep 07, 2018 behind many fairytales there lurks a sense of unease, and so it is with the music of princess chelsea aka chelsea nikkel, the auckland singersongwriter who has created an interesting persona for herself which she effectively plays with, but frequently delivers music which seems to possess all the magic of dreamy fairytale. Her fulllength debut as princess chelsea, lil golden book, was released in late 2011 by new zealand label lil chief, and included the viral youtube hit cigarette duet nearly 41 million views and counting. Her debut album lil golden book tells the tale of life growing up as a teenager and young adult in new zealand. Princess chelsea lil golden book the electricity club. Princess chelsea lil golden book lyrics and tracklist. Princess chelsea s debut lil golden book will be a treat for all lovers of 2 may 2011. Princess chelsea the loneliest girl tour cancelled. Princess chelsea cancelled blue smoke live music venue.
Lil golden book by princess chelsea album, chamber pop. Deeply entrenched in the fantastical yet grounded with a. Princess chelsea lil golden book 2011, pink, vinyl discogs. Check out lil golden book by princess chelsea on amazon music. Apr 08, 2012 her debut album lil golden book was released on the lil chief records label last year. Princess chelsea lil golden book full album youtube. Princess chelsea is new zealands answer to tom waits, tim burton and the solemnity of the circus which is to say, shes one of a kind, though influenced by many. Lil golden book threads the songs together to tell a tale of growing up in new zealand, with princess chelsea being the main character a. Albums include lil golden book, the loneliest girl, and the great cybernetic depression. It was released on 2 may 2011, through lil chief records. Princess leia wins the princess contest though and of course id do anything for her, id search the moons of endor, id even walk naked through the deserts of tatooine. The drawings may be childlike and cartoony in that annoying disneyesque way, but nikkel subverts the artwork with her ironic humor and a psychedelic production style that.
Attended by a band including jonathan bree of the brunettes and little chief records, and coconspirators from chelsea s former band teenwolf, we eavesdrop on songs from the album lil golden book. Princess chelsea is the whimsical indie popelectronic solo project of auckland, new zealandbased musician and producer chelsea nikkel. The album was produced by jonathan bree and chelsea nikkel. Aa for instance, take too fast to live and its honest, if somewhat startling sardonic wit. Lil golden book by princess chelsea on amazon music amazon. The loneliest girl by princess chelsea released in 2018 via lil chief. A sweet collection of songs that are humorous, a wee bit scary and flat out brilliant. Jun 01, 2012 lil golden book, princess chelsea s debut album, due this autumn, is a collection of magical, musical morality tales complete with 15page booklet delivered with not so much a vague air. Songwriterproducersinger and keyboard player princess chelsea is chelsea nikkel, well known in her native new zealand as a founding member of circus punk act teen wolf and as a touring musician with pop band the brunettes. Princess chelsea lil golden book 2011, pink, vinyl. The album was a collection of songs about her youth presented with innocent melodies and baroque arrangements to create a musical fairy. Taken from princess chelsea s debut album lil golden book, first released in may 2011. May 02, 2011 lil golden book is the debut album by new zealand based composer chelsea nikkel, the woman behind breakthrough youtube hit the cigarette duet. Lady vocalist wonderful nz accent shines through and.
419 1319 1534 218 1458 1581 1046 376 374 101 105 1187 484 1272 1531 1639 1376 10 1436 224 998 1391 1115