The Perlich Post: Canuck electronic music pioneer Nash The Slash saluted with tribute album "Covered"

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Canuck electronic music pioneer Nash The Slash saluted with tribute album "Covered"

"Covered" – curated by Richard Marsella – features updates of Nash The Slash tunes by Ian Blurton, Eiyn Sof and Renaldo M will be out on March 10th.

Here's the scoop...

We Are Busy Bodies is proud to announce Covered, a new compilation album honouring the legacy of legendary Canadian experimentalist Nash the Slash due March 10, 2026. Curated by musician, educator, and long-time Nash collaborator Richard Marsella, the release gathers an eclectic group of artists from around the world to reinterpret, reimagine, and celebrate the singular vision of one of Canada’s most unconventional musical pioneers.

Nash the Slash—born Jeff Plewman—stood alone in the Canadian music landscape. Known for his electric violin, mandolin, haunting synths, and trademark mummy-like stage attire, Nash became a cult icon whose influence extended far beyond Canadian borders. His genre-defying approach—part art-punk, part avant-garde, part cinematic minimalism—left an indelible mark on artists working in experimental, electronic, industrial, prog, and underground rock. From his early days with FM to his boundary-breaking solo work, Nash championed independence, integrity, and fearless weirdness long before these values became a rallying cry for DIY musicians everywhere.

Covered features a bold lineup of contributors, including Renaldo M (Brian Poole of Renaldo & The Loaf), Ian Burton’s Future Now, Eiyn Sof, and many other world-class experimental artists—each offering a unique interpretation that expands Nash’s sonic universe while remaining rooted in his unmistakable creative spirit.

The album can be considered a companion piece to the film Nash the Slash Rises Again! by Side Three Media.

Photos by Paul Till. Album artwork by Matthew Daley.

Writes curator Richard Marsella:

"When I learned that Side Three Media were working on the documentary film "Nash the Slash Rises Again!," it inspired me to want to make a complimentary tribute album with an eclectic group of musicians from around the world. I love the artistry and interpretations of Nash's music reflected on this compilation. It takes Nash and rethinks his original vision. Buckle up: this recording honours one of the great underground Canadian innovators, Nash the Slash, who has always been a great source of inspiration for so many of us.

"I had the honour of working with Nash a few times in my career, notably as a special guest artist in my Parade of Noises 2002, where we played Musical Red Rover with a group of 700 grade four students in my hometown of Brampton, Ontario. "Red Rover, Red Rover....we call Nash the Slash over..." are a string of words we'll never forget. Nash the Slash is an artist I shall never forget, always pushing the boundaries and just going for it. I'm super proud to share this project with such an incredible lineup, including Renaldo M (Brian Poole from Renaldo & The Loaf), Ian Blurton, Eiyn Sof and so many other world class weirdos. Special thanks to Colin Brunton, Gary Topp, Klanggalerie and We Are Busy Bodies for helping make this project a reality."

You can pre-order a copy of Nash The Slash: Covered and preview two songs via Bandcamp right here. Check Nash The Slash performing his version of FM's "Phasors On Stun" along with two interviews following the tracklisting below.