Camille Schmidt shares the album of the winter ‘Nude #9’
We were introduced to Camille Schmidt thanks to our good friend and publicist over at Mora May Agency last year. Her EP Good Person was a folk-rock six song debut where the singer-songwriter weaved vulnerability, wit, and melancholy into rich, emotionally complex tapestries. Now Camille has shared her first ever album. Entitled Nude #9, the album is described as personal portraits of herself, her family and former and future lovers. The album blends a variety of genres from synth, punk, folk, rock and pop expanding her sonic palette.
Beginning with “XOXO”, Camille pens a goodbye letter to her former self. Now she is ready for the future where she embraces her weird intricacies. Camille experiments with auto tuned vocals, synth fueled landscapes and pop hooks in this unique album opener. “Cult in Denver” showcases Camille’s emotional and tangible vocals over lush acoustics and steady drums. “Fish Pills” emcompasses her tradition of dark humor and clever wordplay where she sings “What do I do / Do I double my dose? / I don’t want to end comatose / Screaming in the streets in another protest / Not the witch doctor / Who fed me fish pills to make me strong.” Perhaps the strongest track on the album though is “Stanley”, a quick witted contemplation on life’s banal moments and feeling stuck. The guitar-driven single features a level of specificity and storytelling that makes the personal feel universal.
Nude #9 secures Camille Schmidt’s place as one of the most important rising voices in contemporary music. It’s an album that marries the introspective style she’s known for with new, ambitious sonic explorations. It showcases an artist who is both evolving and staying true to her roots, capturing the fragile beauty of being human with both tenderness and sharp insight.