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Posthumous Marianne Faithfull EP 'Burning Moonlight' Announced

The four-track EP, recorded in the year before her death, reflects both her pop and folk roots and will be released on vinyl for Record Store Day in April.

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Marianne Faithfull's Burning Moonlight album cover art is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 13, 2025. David Frazer/Handout via REUTERS
Marianne Faithfull's Burning Moonlight album cover art is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 13, 2025. David Frazer/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Marianne Faithfull's family has announced the release of 'Burning Moonlight,' a posthumous four-song EP created in the final year of her life.
  • The EP includes two original songs, 'Burning Moonlight' and 'Love Is,' and two folk tracks, 'Three Kinsmen Bold' and 'She Moved Thru’ the Fair.'
  • 'Burning Moonlight,' available for streaming today, is inspired by her debut single 'As Tears Go By' and explores themes of resilience and reflection.
  • The EP will be released as a limited-edition vinyl on April 12 for Record Store Day and digitally on June 6.
  • Produced by longtime collaborators, the project honors Faithfull's artistic legacy, drawing inspiration from her first two albums released in 1965.