Alison Chesley, who performs under the name Helen Money, is a Chicago based cellist who has become known for her adventurous sound, bold compositions, and compelling stage performance. On her newest and fifth album, Atomic (Thrill Jockey Records), she continues to push the sonic boundaries of the instrument while also delving deeper into its more intimate, acoustic side.

Chesley has released five solo records, as well as appearing on hundreds of albums with artists such as MONO, Anthrax, Russian Circles. Bob Mould, Chris Connelly and Jarboe and has toured with Shellac, Neurosis, Sleep, Earth and Bob Mould among others.

“Helen Money has created a direct and emotionally stunning album which can flip between tenderness and fear, rage and serenity. A perfect example of a universal story being told by a master of their craft” - Louder Than War on Atomic