Elizabeth Moen Releases Powerful Cover of Arthur Russell's "I Couldn't Say It to Your Face"

ALL PROCEEDS FROM BANDCAMP SALES OF THE EP WILL BE DONATED TO ONE IOWA, A NONPROFIT WHICH ADVOCATES FOR LGBTQ IOWANS

NASHVILLE, TN – Elizabeth Moen announced she will release a covers EP of Arthur Russell songs, entitled For Arthur, on July 28. Hailing from Vinton, IA, Moen found admiration for the fellow small-town Iowan Russell, who was born in Oskaloosa and later became a cult figure in the avant-garde, folk, and electronic music scenes of San Francisco and New York City in the 1970s and ‘80s. Today, Moen launched a powerful version of Russell's "I Couldn't Say It to Your Face" (featuring Macie Stewart and Spencer Tweedy) - LISTEN HERE.

The five-song EP honors the memory of Russell and advocates for alienated individuals and members of marginalized communities. All proceeds from the Bandcamp sales of For Arthur will go to support One Iowa, a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of LGBTQ members of the state.

“I will be donating all Bandcamp proceeds to One Iowa, in Arthur’s name,” Moen continues. “Arthur felt isolated and unwelcomed to embrace his sexuality in his small town. This is still unfortunately a big problem in red states, like Iowa, and in our respective towns in eastern Iowa. One Iowa’s main goal is advocating for LGBTQ Iowans. This EP was made to celebrate and honor all parts of Arthur and not just his songs.”

In addition to “Nobody Wants a Lonely Heart” and "I Couldn't Say It to Your Face," Moen and her band covered personal favorites “I Never Get Lonesome,” “Words of Love,” and “In Love With You for the Last Time.” 

Moen’s previously released standout full-length Wherever You Aren’t in 2022 to praise from Paste Magazine, WBEZ, Under the Radar, Guitar World, and many more. No Depression raved, “If you’ve never heard Moen on the mic, picture the arresting vocal takes of Brittany Howard, Natalie Maines, and even a pinch of Stevie Nicks, all sounding effortless.” On Wherever You Aren’t, Moen captured songs about life lessons, inspirations, drawbacks, and generally figuring it out – a scrapbook of first- and third-person accounts of growth experiences and rites of passage. As a self-taught and self-made artist, she brings her unique style of indie rock, indie folk, and garage soul to songs both personal and eerily relatable.

Elizabeth Moen Upcoming Tour Dates:

7/29 – Evanston, IL – Out of Space Concerts (supporting Regina Spektor and Allison Russell)
8/10 – Chicago, IL – GMan Tavern - Discount Bruce: a Springsteen Tribute night
8/17 – Minneapolis, MN – Bauhaus Brew Labs
8/24 – Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club
8/25 – Iowa City, IA – Fall Welcome Home Concert on Hancher Green