Nemesis (EP)
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Released | November 18, 2016 | |||
Recorded | September 2015[citation needed] | |||
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Length | 13:33 | |||
Label | Black Box[2] | |||
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Nemesis is the second extended play by American singer and songwriter Bridgit Mendler. It was released on November 18, 2016, through Black Box Media Agency.[3] For the release of Nemesis, Mendler partnered with Fanjoy Co to create a box set of the EP, including an exclusive physical copy signed by Mendler as well as other items.[4]
Background[]
In an interview with MTV's Deepa Lakshmin, Mendler said about the EP "I feel like I've poured the most of myself of anything I've done into this project. That's been a very therapeutic process." She also talked about her fans watching her grow up on TV, and hoping that Nemesis would show them a "more well-rounded perspective" of who she is now, four years later. She also called the EP "a collection of regret songs."[5]
Critical reception[]
The EP received critical acclaim from music critics. RJ Frometa of Vents Magazine labeled the EP a "stunning collection of four self-assured and bittersweet relationship songs that entwine intelligent pop, soul and R&B."[1] CelebMix's Jonathan Currinn stated that the EP is "something totally different and totally unexpected" as well claiming that Mendler "is definitely channeling some indie-pop." He went on to say "[Nemesis] isn't your average EP, well it's not even your average Bridgit Mendler packaged pop songs. Instead it's a grower EP, one that has definitely put a stamp on who she is becoming. She is definitely putting a mark on the music industry, getting herself out there, and proving that she can experiment and release music that she wants to."[6][unreliable source?] Erica Russell of PopCrush claimed "the honey-voiced pop star explores a stormier sound and moodier themes, weaving a tale of post-heartbreak self-reflection through a deliciously atmospheric soundscape of saccharine trip hop ("Atlantis"), folksy soul ("Library"), hazy R&B ("Do You Miss Me At All") and groovy alt-pop ("Snap My Fingers")."[7][unreliable source?]
Accolades[]
Publication | Year | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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Idolator | 2016 | The 10 Best EPs & Mixtapes of 2016 | 9
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Singles[]
"Atlantis" was released as the lead single from the EP on August 26, 2016.[9]
"Do You Miss Me at All", the second and final single from the EP, was premiered through Noisey on November 3, 2016.[10] It was released digitally on November 4, 2016.[11]
Other songs[]
Mendler released an acoustic music video for "Library" on the same day as the release of the EP, November 18, 2016.[12][13]
Tour[]
Mendler began a tour in support of the extended play on November 15, 2016, which was set to travel across North America and South America, however, South America dates were cancelled.
Setlist[]
- "Do You Miss Me at All"
- "Salem"
- "Library"
- "Oxygen"
- "Flowers"
- "Where Is the Love?" (The Black Eyed Peas cover)
- "Can't Bring This Down" with Pell
- "Ready or Not"
- "Atlantis"
- "Snap My Fingers"
Shows[]
Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening act | Attendance | Revenue | |||
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North America | |||||||||
November 15, 2016 | Los Angeles | United States | Echoplex | — | — | — | |||
November 18, 2016 | San Francisco | Rickshaw Stop | Hayley Kiyoko | — | — | ||||
November 29, 2016 | Brooklyn | Baby's All Right | — | — | — | ||||
March 15, 2017[a] | Austin | United States | Bar 96 | — | — | — | |||
March 20, 2017 | Atlanta | Vinyl | Powers | — | — | ||||
March 21, 2017 | Carrboro | Backroom @ Cat's Cradle | — | — | |||||
March 23, 2017 | New York City | Marlin Room @ Webster Hall | — | — | |||||
March 24, 2017 | Philadelphia | The Foundry @ The Fillmore | — | — | |||||
March 25, 2017 | Washington, D.C. | U Street Music Hall | — | — | |||||
March 27, 2017 | Allston | Brighton Music Hall | — | — | |||||
March 29, 2017 | Toronto | Canada | Adelaide Hal | — | — | ||||
March 31, 2017 | Chicago | United States | Lincoln Hall | — | — | ||||
April 1, 2017 | Minneapolis | 7th Street Entry | — | — | |||||
April 4, 2017 | Seattle | Chop Suey | — | — | |||||
April 5, 2017 | Portland | Holocene | - | - | |||||
April 7, 2017 | San Francisco | Popscene @ Rickshaw Shop | — | — |
Notes[]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Bridgit Mendler, Spencer Bastian and Mischa Chillak, except "Atlantis", co-written with Kaiydo. All tracks produced by Bastian and Chillak.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Atlantis" (featuring Kaiydo) | 3:49 |
2. | "Library" | 2:56 |
3. | "Do You Miss Me at All" | 3:30 |
4. | "Snap My Fingers" | 3:18 |
Total length: | 13:33 |
Charts[]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] | 46 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | November 18, 2016 | Digital download | Black Box | [3] |
United States | December 1, 2016 | CD | [4] |
References[]
- ^ a b c RJ Frometa (November 18, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler Releases 'Nemesis' EP Today! Premieres Official Video For 'Do You Miss Me At All'". Vents Magazine. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Home - Black Box". Black Box LA. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
Mendler is listed under 'Our Clients', where a list of artists signed to their label are listed
- ^ a b Worldwide digital release of Nemesis:
- "Nemesis - EP by Bridgit Mendler on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- "Nemesis - EP by Bridgit Mendler on Apple Music". iTunes Store (UK). November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- "Nemesis - EP av Bridgit Mendler på Apple Music". iTunes Store (SE) (in Swedish). November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- "Nemesis - EP by Bridgit Mendler on Apple Music". iTunes Store (ZA). November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- "Nemesis - EP by Bridgit Mendler on Apple Music". iTunes Store (AU). November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Bridgit Mendler Signed Nemesis Box Set - Fanjoy Co". Fanjoy Co. November 18, 2016. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ Deepa Lakshmin (September 30, 2016). "Deeper Than Disney: Bridgit Mendler Grows Up With Her Fans". MTV. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ Jonathan Currinn (November 18, 2016). "The Nemesis EP By Bridgit Mendler Is Out Now - Review - CelebMix". CelebMix. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ Erica Russell (November 17, 2016). "Bridgit Mendler Opens Up About Her 'Nemesis' EP: Exclusive". PopCrush. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ "The 10 Best EPs & Mixtapes Of 2016". Idolator. December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "Atlantis (feat. Kaiydo) - Single by Bridgit Mendler on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ Kim Taylor Bennett (November 3, 2016). "PREMIERE: Bridgit Mendler - "Do You Miss Me at All" - Noisey". Noisey. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Bridgit Mendler: Do You Miss Me at All - Music on Google Play". Google Play. November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ Deepa Lakshmin (December 1, 2016). "Bridgit Sang Her Guts Out in a Library and No One Noticied". MTV.com. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Bridgit Mendler [@bridgitmendler] (November 18, 2016). "You Can Watch the Music Video for "Library" Here!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 1, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Bridgit Mendler @ The Happiest of Hours (Nylon X Twitter) // Bar 96 // SXSW 3/13/2017. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com". Blurred Culture. Derrick Lee. March 13, 2017.
- ^ "Bridgit Mendler Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
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