Half Waif


Half Waif is the stage name of American musician Nandi Rose Plunkett.

Early life

Plunkett was born to an Indian mother from Uganda. Plunkett grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Her parents divorced when she was a child. Plunkett began writing music when she was a child in Massachusetts. Plunkett attended Kenyon College.

History

Plunkett is a member of the indie rock band Pinegrove. Plunkett released her first full-length album as Half Waif in 2014 titled Kotekan. Plunkett followed up that release in 2016 with her second full-length album titled Probable Depths. In 2017, Plunkett released an EP titled form/a. Plunkett released her third full-length album as Half Waif in 2018 titled Lavender. The album received a 7.8 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork. The album was Stereogum's album of the week upon its release.
Plunkett's music has been described as synth-pop and electronic.

Personal life

Plunkett is married to fellow Pinegrove member Zack Levine.

Discography

Studio albums
EPs