Sarah Lipstate

Sarah Lipstate (born Birmingham, Alabama, 1983 or 4) is an American guitarist and composer who records under the name Noveller. Her style typically involves creating layered soundscapes on the guitar, making extensive use of effects pedals and e-bows. In 2019 she collaborated with Iggy Pop on his album Free.[1]

Sarah Lipstate
Born1984 (age 36–37)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin
OccupationMusician
Musical career
Also known asNoveller
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active2007–present
LabelsBa Da Bing!, Divorce, Fire, Important, No Fun, Saffron, Shelter Press
Associated actsGlenn Branca, Iggy Pop, Lee Ranaldo, St. Vincent

Biography

Lipstate was born in 1983 or 4 in Birmingham.[2] At age 2, she moved with her family to Lafayette, Louisiana.[3] At school she played piano and trombone; at the age of 17, inspired by no wave, she switched to guitar. Her first guitar was a Danelectro. While still a student of Radio, Television & Film at University of Texas at Austin, she performed with Glenn Branca's Guitar Army. She received her bachelor's degree in 2006.

In 2007, Lipstate moved to Brooklyn. A few months later, a mutual friend from Austin introduced her to the members of Parts & Labor who were looking for a guitarist.[4] After a successful audition Lipstate went on tour with the band, including SXSW. In July 2009 she left the band and started her solo project under the name Noveller. That same year she released two solo albums on the No Fun Productions label.

In 2016, Lipstate supported Iggy Pop during his Post Pop Depression tour. Three years later, she was one of the main contributors to Pop's album Free.

Discography

Studio Albums
  • Paint On The Shadows (2009)
  • Red Rainbows (2009)
  • Desert Fires (2010)
  • Glacial Glow (2011)
  • Artifact (2012)
  • No Dreams (2013)
  • Fantastic Planet (2015)
  • A Pink Sunset For No One (2017)
  • Arrow (2020)
  • Aphantasia (2021)

References
  1. "Sarah Lipstate aka Noveller brings her moody soundscapes to Iggy Pop's new album". Guitar.com. 29 August 2019.
  2. "Interview with Sarah Lipstate! | Tom Tom Magazine".
  3. "An interview with drone trailblazer Noveller". Factmag.com. 28 January 2015.
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