Bio

Developed in Miami, Florida at the age of 14, the experimental sounds of singer/songwriter Naomi Hall continues today in Seattle, Washington. Untouched by the mainstream format of music, Hall moves to a distinct beat. Her resourcefulness with an out-of-tune piano and cover of BJ Snowden’s “In Canada” gained her some fame in the late nineties on the New Jersey radio show, Incorrect Music Hour. Gifted with a voice that echoes the chilling whispers of Suzanne Vega and an ability to assimilate the haunt of Depeche Mode into her own effervescence, the ingenuity set forth in her work is clear. After moving across the country in 2005, Hall began crafting riffs that would later expand into the infectious and layered melodies that complete her debut album, Love Full of Punches.

Recorded and mixed by Gary Reynolds in Electrokitty Studios (Smashing Pumpkins), Love Full of Punches is addictive music, bursting with Shaggsian rhythms, colorful piano, lyrics that employ rhetorical strategy and undeniable spunk. While Hall is influenced by fellow musicians and sometimes collaborates with friends, her vision remains as originally intended. “I get inspired by people and have to go with it, but when it comes to my music, I insist on holding all the cards,” she smiles. This is a good thing, as Hall’s work manages to embody a discreet array of gonzo American popular culture while keeping her own trademark whim. Given this creative energy, the cheekiness of the single “Until I Drown,” the fiery whispers of “Out of Me” and the ode to Ed Wood in “Bride of the Monster” are that much more enjoyable. Hall’s work is an alluring break from the familiar and unequivocal proof that music can still be fun.