A Trap-Style Zola Jesus Song Is ‘Exhumed’ for Your Listening Pleasure
Since 2009, musician Nika Roza Danilova has been blurring the lines between classical, experimental and pop into a genre that's uniquely her own. As Zola Jesus, he's helped raised the flag for new artists to come forth with no songwriting boundaries, helping pave the way for Sacred Bones to become the powerhouse label it is. Today, she's returned with a new single, "Exhumed," from her upcoming record Okovi. The song advances what she's accomplished through her career, as huge string arrangements become flourishes for a thumping track. Near-trap production is mixed into the track, giving it a wide range of texture and feeling. It's a new place for her music to go, and it's as exciting as ever.
ZOLA JESUS on TOUR
Sept. 16 — Hudson, NY @ Basilica Soundscape
Sept. 21 — San Diego, CA @ Casbah
Sept. 22 — Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
Sept. 23 — Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
Sept. 25 — Dallas, TX @ Kessler Theater
Sept. 26 — Austin, TX @ North Door
Sept. 27 — New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
Sept. 28 — Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
Sept. 29 — Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight
Sept. 30 — Washington, DC @ U Street
Oct. 1 — Boston, MA @ ICA Boston
Oct. 3 — Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA
Oct. 4 — Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
Oct. 6 — Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall
Oct. 7 — Detroit, MI @ El Club
Oct. 8 — Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Oct. 9 — Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
Oct. 10 — Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Oct. 11 — Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
Oct. 16 — Oakland, CA @ Starline Social Club
Oct. 17 — San Francisco, CA @ Independent
Oct. 19 — Seattle, WA @ Crocodile
Oct. 20 — Portland, OR @ The Old Church
Oct. 21 — Vancouver, BC @ Venue