Cold Specks
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| Cold Specks | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ladan Hussein |
| Also known as | Al Spx |
| Born | Toronto |
| Genres | Soul Goth rock |
| Occupation(s) | artist |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Mute/EMI Records (world except Canada) Arts & Crafts/EMI Records (Canada) |
| Associated acts | PJ Harvey Massive Attack Moby Swans Ambrose Akinmusire |
| Website | Official site |
Cold Specks is the stage name of singer-songwriter Ladan Hussein, who was previously known as Al Spx.[1] Her music has been described as doom-soul. The name Cold Specks is taken from a line in James Joyce's Ulysses ("Born all in the dark wormy earth, cold specks of fire, evil, lights shining in the darkness.").
She released her debut album, I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, on May 21, 2012, on Mute Records and Arts & Crafts in Canada.
Her second album, Neuroplasticity, was released on August 26, 2014. It features trumpet playing by Ambrose Akinmusire and backing vocals from Michael Gira of Swans.
Albums
- 2012: I Predict a Graceful Expulsion #86 CAN[2]
- 2014: Neuroplasticity
Singles
- 2011: "Holland"
- 2012: "Winter Solstice"
- 2012: "Blank Maps"
- 2012 "Hector"
- 2014: "Absisto"
- 2015: "Bodies at Bay"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Polaris Music Prize | Polaris Music Prize | I Predict a Graceful Expulsion | Nominated |
| 2013 | SiriusXM Indies Awards[3] | Artist of the Year | Cold Specks | Nominated |
| Female Artist of the Year | Won | |||
| Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Soul/R&B Artist or Group of the Year | Nominated |
