Eerie Folk from the shores of lake superior

S U P E R I O R S I R E N is an eerie folk project inspired by Lake Superior and Siren mythology. The haunting music offers an alluring and dangerous expression of vulnerability and desire. Superior Siren was created by singer-songwriter Laura Sellner. She debuted her captivating voice and heartfelt lyrics in 2014 with the solo EP ‘Lotus in the Muck’. In 2016 Sellner joined forces with cellist Rachel Gobin, bassist Nyssa Krause, and drummer Emma Deaner to craft a mesmerizing blend of vocals, strings, and percussion. The all-female band became a sisterhood of sirens, producing the 2018 LP 'Superior Siren' followed by a tour of the Midwest. Another ethereal solo album titled ‘Kill Your Darlings’ was released in 2021 spotlighted by the Love Poem single and music video. Superior Siren enchants audiences as a solo or full band act; performing with DeVotchKa, Low, Trampled by Turtles, Charlie Parr, HALEY, and Bon Iver as well as collaborating with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Superior Siren will release new eerie folk music in 2024.

Vocals, Guitar / Laura Sellner
Cello / Rachel Gobin
Bass / Nyssa Krause
Drums / Emma Deaner

love poem music video

Please enjoy the official music video for Love Poem from Kill Your Darlings.

Laura Sellner directed and starred in the video with producetion by illy killy & cinematography by Chris Linder.

“I wrote 'Love Poem' following an argument with a lover. I was resisting the end of our relationship, which only created more suffering. In the moment I wished that our interactions were easy and fun, but our experience together triggered wounds that needed to be healed. I realized there was too much pain in this person's heart for them to allow our love in. I left a handwritten note at their home soon after the argument, which provided closure to our romance. The music video is centered around the 'Love Poem' and delicately displays how the shadow expresses itself within the conflicts of a relationship. I play two characters or two parts of oneself; which represent themes of darkness and light, feminine and masculine, yin and yang. These polar energies shift, change, and flow within the interconnectedness of being.”

KILL YOUR DARLINGS

“This collection of songs is an ode to past relationships, and how those experiences influenced the relationship I have with myself. By knowing and loving others I have expanded my ability to know and love myself. Amidst the authentic connections and genuine joy, I discovered unlearned patterns and the darkest shadows. Within the depths I found immense opportunities for healing and growth. And now it is time to make peace with the past and move forward. The meaning I connect with the literary reference ‘Kill Your Darlings’ is letting go of what no longer serves you. My intention is to release this collection and create space for the new. Thank you for listening.”

- Laura Sellner

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