Chelsea Nenni was born on the East Coast but grew up in California. Elvis was her first love and Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’ her first favorite song. She studied opera in college, but Gwen Stefani gave her the guts to be in a band. She moved to New York City in her mid-20’s and there found her soul’s home. All of this shows up in her music.
Late Slip began during the winter of 2015 in a tiny East Village apartment as Nenni taught herself how to play guitar. What started as a means to stave off seasonal depression turned into vessel for big feelings. Now Armed with a handful of chords, personal pangs of unrequited love and missing home turned into songs articulating experiences we all share.
after a sun-seeking move to LA, NENNI landed a job at Amoeba Music, ingratiating her into the music community and leading to a surreal experience recording the first EP, Other Men (2016), with Cian Riordan (SLeater-Kinney, St. Vincent) at Barefoot Studios.
Years later, faithful Amoeba regular & Best Coast guitarist, Bobb Bruno, led Nenni to Lewis Pesacov, Best Coast’s Crazy for You producer. Not only was Pesacov super dialed into a true 1960’s sound, he also got Elvis. Done deal.
Soon enough, R&B fave and fellow past-dweller Nick Waterhouse joined the mix and the three penned Strike (feat. Nick Waterhouse). They also churned out the title track for the following EP, Reelin’ (2020), “showcasing Waterhouse’s expertise, Pesacov’s uncanny production, and Nenni at her absolute finest."
“Imagine a musical stew with a generous helping of Blondie’s punk-rock zing, a sprinkle of Link Wray’s guitar growl, a dollop of The Cramps’ psychobilly flair, the Go-Gos, Altered Images, 1960s girl groups like The Crystals, and, for a twist, a dash of Dolly Parton’s country sparkle.”
“Late Slip is a musical vehicle for the rootsy stylings of singer-songwriter Chelsea Nenni, who debuted in 2016 with the EP “Other Men” and last year released two rollicking-n-rollers she made with producer Lewis Pesacov (Best Coast, FIDLAR, Nikki Lane, Oberhofer, Guards, Happy Hollows, Valley Queen, among others).
The new single “Strike,” which features vocals and guitar fromNick Waterhouse, suggests that dinner might not be the only thing simmering in the kitchen.”
“…Late Slip is best categorized as country-punk, though the band's genre-bending makes for a unique, if not undefinable, listen.
Nenni's vocals are remarkably strong and versatile, carrying each song along with impressive technique and range. Above all else, the songs are catchy and concise, with memorable melodies that'll stick around one's brain long after they're over…”
