Nemesis is the second extended play by the American singer and songwriter Bridgit Mendler. It was released on November 18, 2016, through Black Box Media Agency. For the release of Nemesis, Mendler partnered with Fanjoy Co to create a box set of the EP, including an exclusive physical copy signed by Mendler as well as other items.
Background In an interview with MTVs Deepa Lakshmin, Mendler said about the EP "I feel like I've poured the most of myself of anything I've done into this project. That's been a very therapeutic process." She also talked about her fans watching her grow up on TV, and hoping that Nemesis would show them a "more well-rounded perspective" of who she is now, four years later. She also called the EP "a collection of regret songs."
Critical reception The EP received critical acclaim from music critics. CelebMixs Jonathan Currinn stated that the EP is "something totally different and totally unexpected" as well claiming that Mendler "is definitely channeling some indie-pop." He went on to say "[Nemesis] isn't your average EP, well it's not even your average Bridgit Mendler packaged pop songs. Instead it's a grower EP, one that has definitely put a stamp on who she is becoming. She is definitely putting a mark on the music industry, getting herself out there, and proving that she can experiment and release music that she wants to." Erica Russell of PopCrush claimed "the honey-voiced pop star explores a stormier sound and moodier themes, weaving a tale of post-heartbreak self-reflection through a deliciously atmospheric soundscape of saccharine trip hop ("Atlantis"), folksy soul ("Library"), hazy R&B ("Do You Miss Me At All") and groovy alt-pop ("Snap My Fingers")."
Accolades Publication Year Accolade Rank Idolator 2016 The 10 Best EPs & Mixtapes of 2016
Singles "Atlantis" was released as the lead single from the EP on August 26, 2016.
"Do You Miss Me at All", the second and final single from the EP, was premiered through Noisey on November 3, 2016. It was released digitally on November 4, 2016.
Other songs Mendler released an acoustic music video for "Library" on the same day as the release of the EP, November 18, 2016.
Track listing
Tour Mendler began a tour in support of the extended play on November 15, 2016, which was set to travel across North America and South America, however, South America dates were cancelled.
Setlist "Do You Miss Me at All" "Salem" "Library" "Oxygen" "Flowers" "Where Is the Love?" (The Black Eyed Peas cover) "Can't Bring This Down" with Pell "Ready or Not" "Atlantis" "Snap My Fingers"
Shows Date City Country Venue Opening act North America November 15, 2016 Los Angeles United States Echoplex Hayley Kiyoko November 18, 2016 San Francisco Rickshaw Stop November 29, 2016 Brooklyn Baby's All Right March 15, 2017 Austin United States Bar 96 — March 20, 2017 Atlanta Vinyl Powers March 21, 2017 Carrboro Backroom @ Cat's Cradle March 23, 2017 New York CityMarlin Room @ Webster Hall March 24, 2017 PhiladelphiaThe Foundry @ The Fillmore March 25, 2017 Washington, D.C.U Street Music Hall March 27, 2017 AllstonBrighton Music Hall March 29, 2017 Toronto CanadaAdelaide Hal March 31, 2017 Chicago United StatesLincoln Hall April 1, 2017 Minneapolis7th Street Entry April 4, 2017 SeattleChop Suey April 5, 2017 PortlandHolocene April 7, 2017 San FranciscoPopscene @ Rickshaw Shop
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Release history Region Date Format Label Ref. Various November 18, 2016 Digital download Black Box United States December 1, 2016 CD
References Worldwide digital release of Nemesis: