
ABOUT
New York based singer-songwriter Kira McSpice crafts a haunting and deeply personal strain of dark folk, gothic art-pop, and experimental music. A classically trained cellist, McSpice now performs on guitar, omnichord, and voice, weaving dense, layered loops that evoke a soundscape both ethereal and deeply visceral. Her work balances raw vulnerability with meticulous artistry, weaving complex sonic narratives rooted in themes of trauma, mental illness, and the natural world.
McSpice’s 2024 full-length album The Compartmentalization of Decay explores the metaphor of a maple tree’s response to being tapped—a lifelong scar encased in protective growth. Using the tree’s resilience as a lens, McSpice shapes a narrative that is not about healing, but about reflection and the strength to endure. The album’s sound mirrors this concept: lush soundscapes of voice, cello, musical saw, and synths intertwine with haunting operatic vocals, evoking the feeling of being lost in the woods.
Her earlier work includes The Migraine in 4 Parts, a conceptual project that ambitiously explores the four phases of a migraine headache with a mix of ambient, doom metal, and freak folk, each phase reflected in its own distinct sound. These projects highlight McSpice’s ability to translate deeply personal and often painful experiences into vivid, transformative soundscapes. Over the years, McSpice has shared stages with acts like Marissa Nadler, Sloppy Jane, and Nicole Dollanganger, cementing her place in the experimental and gothic music underground. As she continues to evolve, McSpice’s work invites listeners into a world both deeply introspective and unforgettably otherworldly.