Sentiment around the new 4‑track EP by Marianne Faithfull called Burning Moonlight is captured by Marianne’s son, Nick Dunbar. He says, “As we grieve the loss of Marianne, we are pleased to announce the release of these songs which she worked on during the year before her death. Marianne lived to create and perform music – it was her driving force and she never stopped. Right up until the end she was looking forward to this release which now completes and celebrates her remarkable artistic career.”
Released initially as a limited-edition vinyl as part of Record Store Day on April 12, Burning Moonlight will be available worldwide as a digital EP on June 6. Originally due to be revealed in February as part of the RSD 2025 List, the announcement was put on hold following Marianne’s death on January 30th. At the request of her family, DECCA Records are releasing the EP.
The four new recordings are inspired by, and have their creative roots in, Marianne’s first two albums released simultaneously 60 years ago on 15th April 1965. The EP’s executive producer Andrew Batt explains; “It was so unusual to start your career this way, so we decided to bring the music full circle. One side of the EP would be inspired by her debut pop LP Marianne Faithfull while the flip would honour her folk roots on Come My Way.”
Burning Moonlight is produced by Head, with Rob Ellis, Oscar Dunbar and Andrew Batt, and includes specially commissioned artwork by the acclaimed Australian artist David Frazer.
Head first worked with Marianne in 2004 on the album Before The Poison and became a trusted friend and collaborator. “I’m so happy we found a time when Marianne felt able to write and sing again” he says. “When she asked me to produce these songs, we were all aware that her health had made things difficult but, in true Marianne fashion, she persevered, and I think we were able to go in a new direction again – something she always tried to push herself to do throughout her long career.”
Burning Moonlight track by Marianne Faithfull is available to stream/buy today. Limited vinyl release available on Record Store Day, April 12th. EP available June 6th.