Adrianne Lenker is our greatest songwriter

If nature could sing, it’d sound like Adrianne Lenker. It’d pull you in like a wave, spin you round like the breeze and like her music it’d ground you in your body like a root reaching out, holding you still, and letting the sun shine down. And slowly, you’d see yourself start to grow. She might just be our generation’s greatest songwriter. Only time will tell. And her band, Big Thief, to me, is the most exciting act touring today. Chapters 0:00 - Cold Open - Crossing paths in Western Mass 0:30 Intro - Adrianne Lenker, if nature could sing 1:35 - Big Thief, conjuring magic live on stage 3:00 Music is nature filtered through you 3:35 Adrianne’s bio 4:30 Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You 5:10 The main characters 6:26 Trusting her as a guide 7:30 The power of vulnerability 9:00 The seasons of the songs and life 9:45 Transcience captured 10:45 Authencity creates authenticity 11:40 Genuine presence 12:00 - Conclusion - Riding the wave of nature Songs referenced: Anything, Certainty, Indiana, 12,000 Lines, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, Paul, Mary, Lorraine, Not, Vampire Empire, Masterpiece, Kerina, Jonathan, Jenni, Time Escaping, indygar, No Reason, Simulation Swarm, Change. Also, listen to “Born For Loving You“! Just dropped and wish I could’ve included it more. Niche Nonsense is a video essay channel that takes nonsense seriously and explores cultural absurdity. #videoessay #bigthief #adriannelenker #musicreview #4ad #nichenonsense #culture #vampireempire #buckmeek #bornforlovingyou