Lingy deserves to be able to write a happy album

Listen. I love Lingys music. But if we never got a new album because she stopped getting new source material / inspo for her music, i think I speak for all of us when I say I'd be happy for her.

“He will take your legs, and your will to live… I can’t say I don’t deserve it.” Good lord. The album was always dark, but truly understanding what it means makes it even more horrifying.

After reading her personal statement she put out, it makes this album have a much more harrowing sound than it did previously, somehow, it’s good to see she’s hanging in there and comforting to know that she’s now away from the constant torment and I wish Hayter all the best in her future life.

I appreciated that he gave her the space to talk about her trauma and didn't try to offer any hollow platitudes or interject any personal anecdotes to detract from her statements. It's isn't easy having to rebuild yourself from the ground up and sometimes just having a space where you can safely talk until you've said what you needed is just the tool to help.

Love Kristin so much. She made her way with Author and Punisher to a small ass venue in a small Swedish city while I was studying abroad there. It was a cramped room with less than two dozen people and it was insanely intimate. She is a very tiny person but her presence there was immense and intimidating, weaving in between the crowd and getting right up in our faces with her huge voice. 10/10 pummeling experience

I really appreciate her talking publicly about alexis Marshall. The aspect of abuse in her music is one of the things that initially drew me to lingua ignota, and i relate to this sense of thinking you will not ever get to have that be known or resolved or redeemed- as hard and personal as im sure it is, it is truly touching to see her be able to state what happened to her for everyone to know in a way that a lot of people unfortunately dont ever get to do, and to take that step towards hopefully healing eventually

How on earth does anyone say these things so openly and stay so composed and articulate? So much strength beyond comprehension.

This interview is a real event for me. Actually I discovered Anthony Fantano via his first interview of her. I was looking for more information cause I completely fell in love with the Caligula album. A little bit after that I discovered You won't get what you want by Daughters and felt the same way about it. I was really happy at the time that Kristin and Alexis were together, the two minds behind the two best albums of the 2010's, a great potential artistic collaboration. Given the subject of her previous albums, I thought it would be impossible for him to reproduce the same kind of relationship with her... I'm really shocked discovering her surgery was because of him. I wish her all the best to heal the best way. We are all healing our traumas thanks to her art. Thanks Kritin, thank you Anthony

The last few minutes were really difficult to listen to but I’m just amazed at how strong she is. She deserves all the happiness in the world.

Really saddened to hear of her suffering at the hands of AM. Proud of Kristin for being able to openly talk about it with grace. Angry that he and so many others will likely face no punishment from the law. A profound 'fuck you' to all domestic abusers out there. I wish upon you a deeply miserable Christmas.

i wish the best for her. the end was devastating. her record was really something special, brought tears to my eyes, which hasn’t happened with music for me in a very long time. i would also like to applaud anthony for interviewing guests so thoughtfully, you can tell he really loves the music and cares about what people have to say.

Pennsylvania furnace is honestly such a powerful and gorgeous song

I wish that the Alexis Marshall situation got more attention from the media. He doesn't deserve a career. Horrendous and unforgivable. I commend Kristen for having the strength and grace to talk about something that was so traumatizing.

i really like how she talks about her music in the same way as a fine art/visual art practice. i think a lot of musicians put on a little bit of an anti-intellectualist cloak when they talk about their music (maybe in an attempt to seem more “relatable”?) and i like that she doesn’t do that

Only yesterday I discovered Lingua Ignota's music, and was blown away by it. Reading her statement and watching this interview has given me deep respect for her. Being in an abusive relationship for so long is devastating. The fact that she had the courage to end it, let alone talk about it, It's inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. I wish her all the best.

Kristin is the definition of a vulnerable genius

I don't know if I'll be able to listen to the Daughters ever again. Alexis needs to take responsibility for his actions, this is unacceptable. Especially considering the fact that Kristin was in an abusive relationship before him, to perpetuate that kind of violence and neglect is unthinkable. All love to Lingua, I hope she's able to rise above it all and find happiness

The interview we all needed and asked for

She held that cry right in the start so strong that I end up crying 4 her. I hope Kristin get out of this abyss. Love her so much. I'm all for her success in everythng she wants. She deserves SO MUCH.

2021 has been the shittiest of years to me and Sinner Get Ready was kinda the soundtrack to it. It really meant a lot to me having a work of art like that, which is so cathartic and beautiful and bizarre, such as this whole year was for me, to visit during dark moments. The Solitary Brethren of Ephrata was particularly very important in this process. I really hope Kristin can heal from this very sad situation, she's such a phenomenal artist, she deserves the best.

I've been listening to her albums non stop this week and my god. It's not just music, It's an experience. It's a journey you go through and you come out slightly a different person each time.

After reading her statement it really puts entire songs into new contexts for me. Like I thought I WHO BEND THE TALL GRASSES was like someone selfishly asking for things but it just makes me think of her or someone like her begging and genuinely asking “are my sacrifices not extravagant enough” “he has to die there is no other way”. “He will take your legs and your will to live” is Absolutely haunting. The strength she has is nothing short of god like. Love you Kristen. We’re all with you 💙

Please do an interview after every album. Make it a regular thing

I'm so heartbroken for her. It's made the album so much heavier for me. When she says "Where does your light not shine?", it fucks me up now. The Tall Grasses song is the one that I think makes this album so powerful now. I think the concept of this album is about the failure of God, as the "god" we as Christians were promised he would be was only a fiction. It's not to say that I stopped believing in God, but that his image to me was not what I've been told. This album kicked my heart's ass so bad. AOTY 2021. If you ever read these comments, Kristen, I think you are a legend for what you've done here. We support you.

Wow, what a powerful interview. To have what was said during this interview in non-album format was one of the most vulnerable moments I've ever experienced in this format, and even after listening to all of Lingua Ignota's work to date I'm still shocked that Kristin has had to go through so many horrible experiences. I don't have much to say other than thanks for the music, thank you Anthony for hosting this interview, and my best wishes for your future endeavours Kristin. Your character and legacy is admired by many.

haven't listened to her most recent album yet because I'm really sad and I'm not ready but I love this woman's work so fucking much. I don't think I've ever felt so broken and so full of empathy as I did listening to Caligula. LINGUA IGNOTA UR A LEGEND I LOVE U

Much love and respect for coming out this way, and to Melon, for giving her a space to do it. She deserves love and happiness and I hope she enjoy the success of her record as a way to comfort her soul after everything she went through. This was a really amazing interview in every aspect.

I feel so bad for her, to go from a horrible abusive relationship straight into another Just as bad is infuriating

Love the exploration of many voices around the 22:00 minute mark. I always felt that the songs among her career had a conversational feel. Within that, who is speaking is always dependent on the listeners experience. It allows space for internal exploration and confrontation, intense reflection and catharsis. It also reinforces my idea of "god" and how the idea of "god" is really just our own internal mental dialogues. Dialogues that we are maybe uncomfortable embracing so we assume come from something divine. Just my two cents, but fantastic interview!

All power to Lingua Ignota, she's an incredible artist and i can't wait to see her perform live when she's ready. Side note: She says she didn't scream on this record.... I WHO BEND THE TALL GRASSES has some of the most horrific and captivating (not) screaming i've ever heard.

One of the best album trilogies I've ever heard. I like how the sound and album cover style- progressively got more melodic, lighter, and vibrant, in a sense, but still retained its dark and gut-punching message throughout. She is such a great artist, her sense of humor is great, and she is truly an inspiration.

Lingua Ignota, Thank you for making the music that you created. There is such a great beauty in the slow and quiet piano-like plays to the visceral and voracious screams of true catharsis... Your music has made me cry more than once, and that's all I'm going to say. 🎵🙏💙

Lingua Ignota is the only artist I can think of who, if she decided to make a happy silly pop album, it would be a good thing. Because all her music comes from a frightfully real place. I wish her the best. A true artist. I'd even go so far as to call her a genius.

Her discussion about ambiguity of the speakers and their language was so fascinating. Just an awesome conversation that adds so much to my appreciation of her work. Thank you!

Fantastic! Bravo Antonio and brava Kristin. I have fallen in love with her music as soon as I found out about this Sinner Get Ready album by chance, so much that I purchased the whole trilogy LPs the following day. I have been spellbound by it.

Her music is definitely not my cup of tea (discovered her through melon), but damn after hearing abou the shit she's been through, I really get a different perspective about it. What a brave woman, I wish her the best.

highest quality journalism from Anthony; sinner get ready is stunning

I need to relisten to sinner after reading the full statement, it was devastating to begin with but the new meaning in relation to Alexis is important.

Sending lots of love to you. Sinner get ready is everything I needed right now and I can't be thankful enough of how many times it cradled me... Truly an experience like anything. You are so strong and truly an inspiration. Thank you and take care

May the stars bless you, Kristin. You deserve joy, love, and safety for the rest of your days.

Hey Anthony Fantano! This is sick. Thank you so much for this interview and handling it so well. Discussing religion and god and topics like this are not easy and you’ve done it with such grace and thoughtfulness. Thank Lingua Ignota for giving me one of my favorite records of all time and being so vulnerable on it as well as in this interview. This album changed my standard for music forever. The strength and passion you both possess is inspiring.

I used to be very active in Christianity, and am no longer, and so much of what she talks about in her life and experience really resonates with me as well. It’s really cool to hear someone talk about this so openly, and to listen to her express this musically

Love that she actually takes a few seconds to really think about some of her answers, seems like a really genuine person. Great interview, Melon.

Literally just as i revisited Sinner Get Ready and listening to the first interview, LET'S FUCKING GO

Oh, and I wondered why I couldn’t find Alexis Marshall’s solo album on Apple Music last week, figured that albums disappear and come back time to time, so it’d be back eventually… Now, I’m doubtful that it will, and even if it did, I don’t think I’d be able to listen to it. First and foremost, I hope Kristin gets all the love, support, and healing that she needs. She’s a brilliant person, she deserves peace and happiness. Second, I genuinely hope that Alexis wakes up after this, that he actually can understand the hurt he’s caused, and that addiction and mental health struggles aren’t an excuse for abusive behavior, ever. It’s clear he’s very, very sick, and while I do think he needs to be held accountable, I reject retributive justice as a model of any justice at all, though that’s not the same as rejecting punishment as a consequence. I’m just saying, restoration, rehabilitation, and reparation as are models that actual attempt to facilitate real, meaningful justice, not revenge. And after reading her full letter, it’s clear that Kristin knows this better than almost anyone, and I’m genuinely moved by the fact that she seeks healing and health for AM, in spite of everything, as opposed to revenge or destruction. It took me so freaking long to get to the point that I can understand that intention, that level of compassion and grace, that very few people, religion or not, ever approach. He may not deserve it, but he needs it. Granted, that’s not her only intention: she’s also being a protector, trying to ensure nobody else ever is manipulated and damaged by AM. Bottom line, she’s incredibly brave, and so incredibly full of grace, and I’m incredibly moved by not just her art, but the complexity and humanity of her being that she’s revealed to us over the past few years. Walk in light and love, Kristin. Be well, fight like hell! ♾

I remember listening to this album escpecially around the time my grandma died, the last 2 tracks are such a great climatic finnish to the record, and it me on a whole other level, MAN IS A SPRING FLOWER was the soundtrack to a mental breakdown I had around that time, and THE SOLITARY BRETHEREN OF EPHRATA became a requiem I associated to my grandma

This was a great intervew. Anthony, you are very considerate and kind, and you asked great questions. Lingy is such an amazing human being and I wish all the best for her.

I'm hopelessly in love with Lingua Ignota. I haven't even grasped yet. Really, it's happening right now in January, 2022. Ordered the new album and I just can't wait.

People usually concentrate on the cathartic/confessional aspects of this latest record. For obvious reasons, but I would just like to point out the musical qualities too. Great voice, singing in exploratory ways. really inventive and atmospheric use of sounds that often combine unexpected instruments to great atmospheric effect. Original and exploratory approach to harmonies, particularly in the vocals. It would be a shame if these things got overlooked in the commentary around abuse etc.

really happy to see fantano really killing it with these interviews. thank you very much from giving us the chance to have such an amazing conversation with this amazing woman. this truly made my day ❤️

Ah man, I really hope they discussed that final section before agreeing to green light it. It felt like the discussion took a real turn. I can’t even imagine how emotionally draining it must be to discuss abuse in a public sphere, let alone an interview setting. As much as I appreciate her for being so open in her response, I can’t help but feel like everyone should be given their own time and space to move through that process of recovery, and if conversation on it arise, they do so out of the willingness of the survivor

I'm glad people are being exposed to this type of music and discovering the humanity behind it

Fantastic job working around the tough questions at the end. Very difficult subject to approach and you handled it wonderfully.

This interview is beyond enthralling but had to give props to fantano's pronunciation of Melbourne. Excellent work mate.

Seeing Kristin excited about the interview at the begining is so heartwarming :3

My thoughts are with her. She seems amazing and her music is brilliant. Nobody should have to go through something like that, least of all in silence. I commend her for speaking openly and honestly.

Great album, great interview. Fantano's been killing it lately with these. I'm kind of a lizard-brained "texture and feelings" music listener so the additional insight into the context and subject matter (had no idea of the Pennsylvania influence previously) make it much more impactful, as if there was room for that.

She’s brilliant and so talented

shes been through so much thats why her music is so powerful and moving

She has always been brave and it reflects on her music. I truly hope she finds peace. She deserves all the love and kindness in this world.

This is one of the best interviews of anykind I've seen. Great questions.

She is so fucking smart, it’s insane.

She is the most important artist of the last few years. I hope one day life will be good to her, she deserves it.

Lingua Ignota quickly became my current favourite artist after discovering her through your review on SINNER GET READY. Went through her entire discography and can't wait for her continuous evolution.

i love her so much and i can’t even begin to express my love and hope for her to heal from such torturous experiences

Thanks for this. So mad I missed it live.

Loved the album so much I use the last part of her name as a username now

Her search is my search. We all feel this. Wonderful interview.

I know Kristin will probably never see this comment, but if you do, I just wanna hug the shit out of you. Not hypothetically, literally. Like, having the monetary ability to fly out just to give you a hug.

Fabulous talk about artistry and life. Hope she gets the healing she seeks 🖤

She's amazing (and brave) and the latest album is a work of art. Love it.

this woman is truly amazing. I’m glad I’m alive at the same moment as her

I saw her live opening with daughters and it was just hypnotic. I became a fan after that live show.

Sinner Get Ready is an amazing listen. I played it front to back the other day and I thought it was incredibly compelling for the whole duration.

I admire you Kristin. I wish for your healing.

i really appreciate her firm yet gentle stance towards the end of this conversation.

When I heard this album the first time, the abyss stared back.

This interview made me see sinner get ready in a different light

Best vocal performance of the year.

Came here so early that I wasn't ready

I cannot stop listening to this album. It has consumed me.

We already know who smokin on top 5s

I love her so much she’s so nice :(

I just read the news on Linguas' domestic abuse, and I believe her story and hope she gets justice. So sad to hear about some of this stuff.

this was literally amazing anthony fantano you better work

The thumbnail of her is lit so cool. And i looked into her album caligula and her screaming is emotive AF.

I didn't realize that the Alexis Kristen was talking about is the front man of Daughters. Fame or not no one can be allowed to treat a fellow person in the way Alexis treated Kristen. Talking so openly about abuse is an extremely strong action and I commend anyone who can find that strength.

I loved the interview Fantano but all that aside, your very handsome

Tbh Alexis’ music is so dark to the point that I’m almost questioning if there was any degree to which people could extrapolate that this was happening purely from his artistic output beforehand

you know you're in the fantano vortex when you were just listening to sinner get ready and then see the new interview was posted 9 minutes ago

but yeah, she's a fucking goddamned GENIUS and i love her so much.

As a Lingua and Lana fan, I felt seen

An incredibly deep and considerate speaker. Power to Kristin. Her art exceeds those who have tried to control and sabotage.

This was tastefully done in terms of how the interview was conducted, and the right thing to do. Sad overall, as Kristen says, it's a no-win situation for anyone.

4:53 what a great question. good job tony

Much much much much much love.

I am grateful to live in a timeline where these two are friends

After reading the extent of what this album means, it’s so much darker

Excellent job Mr Fantano