Nikki Nack

Not to be confused with Nick Nack.
"Water Fountain (song)" redirects here. For the Alec Benjamin song, see Alec Benjamin.
Nikki Nack
Studio album by
Tune-Yards
ReleasedMay 5, 2014 (2014-05-05)
GenreArt pop,[1] worldbeat,[2] dance,[2] technopop,[2] experimental[3]
Length44:18
Label4AD
ProducerMerrill Garbus, John Hill, Malay
Tune-Yards chronology
Whokill
(2011) 		Nikki Nack
(2014) 		I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life
(2018)
Singles from Tune-Yards
  1. "Water Fountain"
    Released: March 18, 2014
  2. "Wait for a Minute"
    Released: April 8, 2014
  3. "Rocking Chair"
    Released: August 6, 2015

Nikki Nack is the third album by American band Tune-Yards, released by 4AD in May 2014.[4][5]

On March 3, 2014, singer Merril Garbus posted a two-and-a-half-minute megamix of tracks from the album on her website, thanking fans for "your support and patience while we cooked this chicken."[6] A subsequent tour was announced, including a batch of international tour dates and a few festivals.[7] The album features work with record producers John Hill and Malay.[8]

On March 18, 2014, Garbus released the first album single, "Water Fountain".[9]

On April 25, 2014, NPR began streaming the album as part of its First Listen series.[10]

  1. ^ Breihan, Tom (April 25, 2014). "Stream tUnE-yArDs Nikki Nack". Stereogum. SpinMedia. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Milo, Jeff. "tUnE-yArDs - Nikki Nack". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Theisen, Adam (May 4, 2014). "Tune-Yards's 'Nikki Nack' an Experimental but Inviting Masterpiece". The Michigan Daily. University of Michigan. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  4. ^ Beauchemin, Molly. "tUnE-yArDs Announce New Album Nikki Nack, Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  5. ^ Hogan, Marc. "tUnE-yArDs Teases 'Nikki Nack' LP With Deliriously Anarchic Megamix". Spin.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  6. ^ Eakin, Marah. "Tune-Yards' new record, Nikki Nack, has a release date". A.V. Club. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  7. ^ "tUnE-yArDs announces new album & tour, playing Rough Trade". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  8. ^ Camp, Zoe. "tUnE-yArDs Share New Song "Water Fountain", Announce Tour With Arcade Fire". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  9. ^ Kois, Dan. "WOO-HA! Hear the Wild First Song from Tune-Yards' New Album". Slate. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  10. ^ Kois, Dan. "First Listen: tUnE-yArDs, 'Nikki Nack' : NPR". NPR. Retrieved 25 April 2014.