In this episode of Absent Sounds, we sit down with Upstate NY-based artist, Half Waif— the project of the multi-talented Nandi Rose. On October 4th, she released her sixth full-length album, See You at the Maypole, which breathes through the impermanence of life.

The first time I played the album from top to bottom, I broke down in tears. There is so much strength that can be felt in this record. Throughout the interview, Nandi Rose reflects on creating an album that serves as an archive of one of the heaviest periods in her life. As she shares insights on the importance of collective grief and healing, the album also deeply resonates with the natural world that surrounded her during its creation. We’re so grateful to Nandi for joining us in this conversation, and we hope it meets you when you need it most.