Pearla is the project of Brooklyn-based Nicole Rodriguez, whose music radiates with indiscriminate awe—whether it’s the befuddling depths of nature or the profoundly strange spark of a dreaming mind—she takes it all as equal magic. Her debut album Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming released on Spacebomb Records landed widespread acclaim from Pitchfork, NPR Music, Brooklyn Vegan, Consequence, Under The Radar, Talkhouse, Rough Trade Records, KCRW, and more. Pearla has played festivals including Wille Nelson's Luck Reunion, Nelsonville Music Festival, and SXSW, shared bills with San Fermin, Kacy & Clayton, A.O. Gerber, and Miss Grit, and performed sessions for WNYC, Paste, and Daytrotter among others. 

“Rodriguez folds together boundless curiosity with heady reflection; her record is as captivated by modern life’s intricacies as it is curious about what exists beyond them.” 

—Pitchfork

“a fantasy painted with wonder and sorrow, and she seamlessly guides listeners through dense crescendos transitioning into sparse acoustic moments with masterful restraint.” 

—Consequence

"folksy and philosophical…Annie Dillard-esque" —NPR Music (New Music Friday)

“The immaculately decorated folk and clever lyricism of New York’s Nicole Rodriguez lingers on the mind.” —Rough Trade (On The Rise)

“ a quirk-filled joy to explore… will yield its charms to you slowly over repeated listens” —Under The Radar

“beautifully realized indie pop and folk tracks augmented with touches 

of country twang and stirring orchestration” —Brooklyn Vegan