Sixteenth Sapphire, by Virgo Rising

Sixteenth Sapphire

by Virgo Rising

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Virgo Rising and metal: a match made in heaven. Created and printed by Virgo Rising's Lauren Wittmann on a dark grey t-shirt.

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Includes one long sleeve tee and a Sixteenth Sapphire cassette with limited edition handmade cassette jacket. Ships in March alongside the release of the EP.

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1.	Goat-Footed 03:58	buy track
2.	Sleep in Yr Jeans 02:01	buy track
3.	Headlights 03:04	buy track
4.	Molly Ringwald Dances in the Front Row 04:15	buy track
5.	Juice 02:15	buy track
6.	Back of a Head, Body of a Couch 03:51	buy track

about

Virgo Rising like to describe themselves as “three sad girls making songs in Winnipeg,” but those familiar with the band know that this undersells the scope and depth of their vision. By attending a show or hearing their recordings, a listener can discern what the members themselves wouldn’t likely admit; their music is daring, their instincts are sharp, and they have a masterful grasp on exactly what it is they’re trying to create. Emily Sinclair and sisters Lauren and Jenna Wittmann carefully construct bedroom pop unconstrained by convention; while weaving together themes of growing up, femininity, self-love, self-contempt, and authenticity, they make sure that each song lives in its own sonic space, unafraid to end up in unexpected places doing so.

Though new to releasing music, Virgo Rising have built a steady list of accomplishments since their formation in 2018. In 2019, they played an opening set for local powerhouse Begonia and performed a cover on stage alongside her. Their very first headlining set was named as one of the best shows in Winnipeg that year by readers of The Uniter, an honour repeated again in 2020. They were mentored by John K. Samson and Christine Fellows as participants in Winnipeg Folk Festival’s Young Performers Program. And in 2020, they became the newest band to sign to House of Wonders Records, the label run by Adam Fuhr of Yes We Mystic.

Sixteenth Sapphire showcases the band’s broad range — from the off-kilter Sleep In Yr Jeans to the sprawling Back of a Head, Body of a Couch and the delicate Juice (which was recorded in an afternoon to 1/4” tape and features vocals recorded in a single take), the band doesn’t stay too long in any one place. The EP features guest appearances by Sam Sarty (Living Hour, Veneer) on bass guitar and Isaac Tate (Urban Vacation) on drums. It was produced and mixed by Fuhr (Yes We Mystic, Amos the Kid, JayWood) at his House of Wonders studio and mastered by Ryan Morey at Gray Market (Arcade Fire, Besnard Lakes).

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released March 12, 2021

Written by Virgo Rising, except track 5, written by Emily Sinclair

Virgo Rising is
Emily Sinclair • vocals, guitar
Lauren Wittmann • backup vocals, percussion, keyboards
Jenna Wittmann • guitar, violin

Also appearing:
Isaac Tate • drums on tracks 1-4, 6
Sam Sarty • bass on tracks 1, 2, 6
Adam Fuhr • synth on track 3

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Adam Fuhr at House of Wonders
Mastered by Ryan Morey at Grey Market
Released on House of Wonders Records

Produced with the financial participation of Manitoba Film and Music

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Virgo Rising Winnipeg, Manitoba

virgo rising is emily, lauren, isaac, and jenna ~ creating music together in winnipeg since 2018, they focus on blending thoughtful indie rock and catchy bedroom pop.

their sophomore ep, vampyre year, is out october 13 on house of wonders records. ... more

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