A captivating fusion of nostalgia with razor-sharp futurism.
In 2023, Nourished By Time - the musical alias of Baltimore-based artist Marcus Brown - released striking debut album Erotic Probiotic 2, earning the artist Pitchfork’s Best New Music and drawing widespread critical acclaim. After signing with XL Recordings in early 2024, Brown gears up to release a brand new album, hot on the heels of his soul-baring debut XL EP, Catching Chickens.
Brown is something of a master crafter - Nourished By Time’s retro-futurist hallmark channels a bold DIY ethos and genre-defying creativity, offering a lens that is both acutely introspective and reflective of modern day issues. On forthcoming album The Passionate Ones, we are invited into Marcus Brown's exquisitely quirksome mind. As the tracks unfold, it is easy to surrender to the gorgeous sonic world that draws from a rich palette of musical heritage, all the while exploring an uncompromising sincerity that connects us to the artist's thoughts and dreams.
It's an exciting time to be a Nourished By Time fan, or indeed a newcomer to the project's singular sound - The Passionate Ones cementing Brown's place as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music and the kind of subcultural hero deserving of wider recognition.
Nourished By Time - The Passionate Ones
Crystal clear vinyl + Rough Trade Exclusive signed print.
For fans of: Prince, Yves Tumor, Toro y Moi, Panda Bear
We're excited to announce Nourished By Time as part of Rough Trade On The Rise, our dedicated curation putting a spotlight on the emerging music we are the most excited for you to hear, to follow and become a fan of. Read on to discover more about the artist in their own words and don't miss new album The Passionate Ones via XL Recordings.
Five by Five
5 Qs, 5 As
Describe Nourished By Time in 5 words
Unable to replicate my imagination.
5 records you listened to prior to making your album?
Ultimate Love Songs - Doris
Bat out of Hell - Meatloaf
The blueprint - Jay-Z
L’humanite - Tony Bontana
Who Really Cares - TV Girl
Top 5 career moments since forming?
It’s all been one big moment tbh.
You host a listening party for the album. Who are your 5 VIP guests (dead or alive)?
Alexander Pushkin
Dr. Keith Segalman
Dr. Lawrence Pakula
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Coko from Sisters With Voices
5 essential tour snacks?
Liposomal Vitamin C
Bourbon
Spring water
Chips
Gummy worms