Nick Cave and Warren Ellis

Esmeralda is the choral conductor of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ album CARNAGE. Recorded over a period of weeks during lockdown this is the first time they have released an entire album of new music. The five star review album is full of choral colours and describes Cave and Ellis as ‘two master craftmen at the peak of their powers.’ Esmeralda cast all singers, consulted and conducted the recording session.

‘Cave and a choir sing rapturously.’   Rolling Stone

‘Carnage is arguably Cave and Ellis’ best record.’   NME

‘Nick Cave’s late-career golden run.’ The Times

Singers 

Sarah Dacey, Timothy Dickinson, Hannah Cooke, Nick Madden, Amy Carson

Label 

Juno Records

Engineer 

Luis Almau

Recorded at

Soundtree Studios London

Release date 

18 June 2021