{
  "id": 11507396,
  "title": "Marissa Nadler & Stephen Brodsky – “Sky Burial” & “Drive It In”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/marissa-nadler-stephen-brodsky-sky-burial-drive-it-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2513479/marissa-nadler-stephen-brodsky-sky-burial-drive-it-in/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky, both revered figures in the dark folk and heavy music scenes, have reunited under the collaborative moniker Droneflower for a new two-track release. The duo, previously known for their 2019 album \"Droneflower\" and extensive touring, have assembled a lineup that includes Shearwater's Emily Lee. The new single, \"Burials,\" features Nadler's haunting vocal on the lengthy track \"Sky Burial,\" which showcases her signature eerie sound, occasionally tempered by heavy instrumentation. Brodsky contributes with his trademark angry, echo-drenched guitar on the briefer \"Drive It In,\" a song that bears a striking resemblance to Father John Misty's style. Nadler has hinted at the possibility of a second Droneflower album in the works, promising more of their ethereal and sometimes heavy sound for fans to enjoy.",
  "summary": "The dark folk artist Marissa Nadler first met Stephen Brodsky, frontman of the heavy Boston bands Cave In and Mutoid Man, at Saint Vitus, the Brooklyn metal enclave that finally just reopened at a new location. Back in 2019, they released the collaborative album Droneflower and toured together. Now, it looks like they're back and they're using Droneflower as their band name. The post Marissa…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}