She plays Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on Saturday, March 14th. You don’t want to miss this interview.
Cornelia Murr is one of those old souls. Her musical style reminds us of the Lilith Fair period back in the late 90s. Murr is one of those exponential artists with raw lyrical content and lush music that will continue to rapidly return to the mainstream. As we celebrate women’s history month, which should be celebrated always, Murr is on top of her craft with her latest album called Run To The Center. The album is a rich tapestry of themes and her life in present moments.
Her recently releases B-sides, “Treaty” and “Gotta Give” are a representation of who Murr is and her latest single “Come Undone” continues that introspective look into her work. Her music is extremely atmospheric. There are thousands of tones layered throughout the smooth melodies. Listening to Cornelia Murr is entrancing.
Murr is playing the soon to be closed down Music Hall Of Williamsburg with Fond Memories this coming Saturday. The Aquarian’s Robert Frezza interviewed the singer songwriter about how she broke into the music industry, how she fits into the 2026 varied musical landscape, and her new tunes.
Tell me about how you broke into the music industry?
I always wrote songs, but I kept them pretty private for a while. I started off in the “industry,” I guess, playing and singing backups for other artists in their projects. Elvis Perkins and I played as a duo for a few years, and that was probably the first professional touring I did. Then, a few years later I met Jim James who ended up producing my first record. Once that record was made and, in the world, my life really changed, and I was sort of thrusted into things on a new level.
Your sound is very lush and raw. How do you see yourself fitting in today’s very pop and hip-hop musical landscape?
I think there’s so much music being made and there are so many people on earth, that there’s a place for everything. I don’t know exactly how I fit in or if I ever will in a mainstream sense, but it feels like there’s a niche for what I’m doing. I loved the pop music of my era growing up and know that influence is in my music, however subtly.
Tell me more about the B-sides singles “Treaty” and “Gotta Give” and why you decided to release them?
Both of those were songs I’d had kicking around a long time but only got around to recording properly when making my last record. They didn’t feel like they belonged on the record to me, but it’s satisfying to get old songs out of my system. If I care about a song at all or I’ve even remembered it for a long while, it just feels right to document it and let it be in the world for better or worse, and then I can sort of forget about it.
You just shared your new song “Come Undone” (feat. Céline Dessberg). Does this new single preview what’s to come next for you, and how so?
It’s part of a batch of songs I made in Paris with Frank Maston, so in a way, yes, but I think what we made is all quite varied. I’m still deciding what kind of collection the rest will become.
You captivate on Run To The Center. Are there any themes you explored that you have not yet explored, and would like to in the future?
Life has really reminded me in a few big ways in the last few years just how much I am not in control, that no one is. That seems to be a theme in my writing lately, the last single included. But as for future themes, I don’t know. Life just informs me what I’m thinking about as it unfolds, I guess. Musically, I know I have an itch to play with making some dance music, more beat-driven. And I’m also in a side project with 4 other women songwriters that leans towards more stripped-down country folk, which I’m looking forward to delving into more with them.
What was it like working with Luke Temple?
It was great. He works quickly, which is good for me, as I do not when on my own recording. He’s just incredibly creative and unafraid, and he has a way of augmenting chords that is cooler and stranger than anyone I’ve ever known.
What are your feelings on playing NYC and Music Hall of Williamsburg now that it is closing by year’s end?
I have such good memories of going to shows at Music Hall, so I’m just glad we get to experience playing there before it’s gone. It’s hard to believe it’s closing. It’s very sad.
You received praise from Rolling Stone Magazine, amongst others, for Run To The Center. What are your feelings on that and your career at this point?
It always feels good to see that anything you’re doing is resonating with anyone, critics or fans. Press seems to have changed so much from when I started, and I don’t think about it much to be honest. I guess I feel most focused on the listeners, the fans. If I have any career, it’s because of them. It continues to blow my mind that they’re out there and care about the music, and if anything makes me feel successful, it’s that.
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