Zola Jesus - Okovi - 15 Year Edition - Clear & Black Splatter

Marking a powerful milestone in her career, Zola Jesus celebrates her 15-year journey with the Okovi: 15 Year Edition, pressed on striking clear & black splatter vinyl. A cornerstone of her discography, Okovi ("shackles" in Slavic) is an emotionally charged meditation on mortality, grief, and healing. Originally released in 2017, this edition honors its lasting resonance within the darkwave and experimental electronic realms.

Written during a period of personal catharsis, Okovi fuses industrial textures, haunting melodies, and Nika Roza Danilova’s commanding vocals. Contributions from longtime collaborator Alex DeGroot, avant-garde artist WIFE, cellist Shannon Kennedy (Pedestrian Deposit), and percussionist Ted Byrnes build a rich, layered sonic landscape that is both devastating and luminous. A return to Sacred Bones Records, this album echoes the intensity of her early work while standing as one of her most mature and poignant statements. This limited anniversary pressing is essential for fans of gothic electronica and emotionally immersive soundscapes.