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SUFJAN STEVENS


BIO:
Sufjan Stevens mixes autobiography, religious fantasy, and regional history to create folk songs of grand proportions. A preoccupation with epic concepts has motivated two state records (Michigan & Illinois), an electronic album for the animals of the Chinese zodiac (Enjoy Your Rabbit), a five-disc Christmas box set (Songs for Christmas), and a programmatic tone poem with film accompaniment for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, a large-scale ensemble piece commissioned by BAM in 2007. More recently, Sufjan released two albums in 2010: a generous EP (All Delighted People) and the full length The Age of Adz, a collection of songs partly inspired by the outsider artist Royal Robertson. Born in Detroit and raised in the upper reaches of Northern Michigan, Sufjan attended Hope College, in Holland, Michigan, and the masters program for writers at the New School for Social Research. Sufjan currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Beatrix to Release Deluxe Version of Debut Album 'Vertigo' Photo Beatrix to Release Deluxe Version of Debut Album 'Vertigo'
by Josh Sharpe - November 07, 2024

Beatrix is set to build on the momentum of her debut album with a deluxe version set for release on Friday, November 22. Titled Vertigo: Spiraling, the 17-song collection will encompass all the original tracks, along with three live recordings and a new track. Listen to the original edition now!...

Gallant Releases Striking New Album 'Zinc.' Featuring Nao Photo Gallant Releases Striking New Album 'Zinc.' Featuring Nao
by Josh Sharpe - September 30, 2024

Gallant's new album Zinc. is out now via Mom+Pop Music. Created with producer Ariza, the album showcases Gallant's recognizable falsetto over glitchy beats, spacey piano, and nocturnal rhythms....

Wilderado Release 'Talker' LP Photo Wilderado Release 'Talker' LP
by Josh Sharpe - September 20, 2024

Wilderado rediscover their way on new full-length studio album Talker out now. The band leaned into their Tulsa, Oklahoma roots on the new album, which is their second LP. Listen to it here!...

ILLINOISE's Becca Stevens Releases New Album 'Maple to Paper' Photo ILLINOISE's Becca Stevens Releases New Album 'Maple to Paper'
by Josh Sharpe - August 30, 2024

Maple to Paper, the first entirely solo acoustic album from 2X GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter and rising star Becca Stevens, is out now. Maple to Paper is Stevens’ first entirely solo acoustic record....

Forest Veil Releases New EP 'Caldera' Photo Forest Veil Releases New EP 'Caldera'
by Josh Sharpe - August 30, 2024

Portland artist Forest Veil has released her new EP CALDERA. The EP, created during a residency at Caldera Arts, features natural soundscapes and the lead single You're Supposed To Know....

John Legend to Release Debut Children's Album; Lead Single Available Now Photo John Legend to Release Debut Children's Album; Lead Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024

Multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend has announced that he will release My Favorite Dream, an album of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families on August 30. In conjunction with the album announcement, Legend shared the lead single from the project titled “L-O-V-E.”  ...

Peel Dream Magazine Shares Two More Songs From Upcoming LP Photo Peel Dream Magazine Shares Two More Songs From Upcoming LP
by Josh Sharpe - August 07, 2024

Rose Main Reading Room, the fourth full length by Peel Dream Magazine, is a lush, inviting headphones record; the kind of album made to accompany city bus rides and rainy-day solo trips to accidental destinations. Listen to two new songs from the album now....

little bit (Formerly of Lilith ffo Julianna Hatfield, The Beths) Shares New Single 'o Photo little bit (Formerly of Lilith ffo Julianna Hatfield, The Beths) Shares New Single 'out to dry'
by Josh Sharpe - August 06, 2024

Los Angeles-based little bit, the project of Boston-raised Hannah Liuzzo (formerly of Lilith) has shared a new single, 'out to dry' – this comes as the latest to be lifted from her forthcoming debut EP, talk a blue streak which is out on September 20. Listen to it now! ...

Forest Veil Releases New Singe 'You're Supposed To Know' From Upcoming EP 'Caldera' Photo Forest Veil Releases New Singe 'You're Supposed To Know' From Upcoming EP 'Caldera'
by Josh Sharpe - August 05, 2024

Portland artist Forest Veil releases new single 'You're Supposed to Know' from her upcoming EP CALDERA, available August 30. The EP was created during a residency at Caldera Arts in Oregon....

Wilderado Cover 'Wall Of Death' on TWISTERS Soundtrack Photo Wilderado Cover 'Wall Of Death' on TWISTERS Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - July 19, 2024

Wilderado's Max Rainer joined forces with Ken Pomeroy and James McAlister for a cover of 'Wall Of Death' - written by Richard Thompson and previously covered by REM - for the new Twisters album and movie out now. The soundtrack hits as the Tulsa, Oklahoma band gear up for the release of their new fu...

Little Bit (Formerly of Lilith ffo Momma, The Beths) to Release Debut EP; Shares New Photo Little Bit (Formerly of Lilith ffo Momma, The Beths) to Release Debut EP; Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - July 17, 2024

Los Angeles-based little bit, the project of Boston-raised Hannah Liuzzo (formerly of Lilith) has shared their new single, 'lead you on'. The news come alongside word of their debut EP, talk a blue streak which is out on September 20....

SING SING Soundtrack by Bryce Dessner Available Now Photo SING SING Soundtrack by Bryce Dessner Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - July 12, 2024

A24 Music releases Sing Sing (Original Score), by Bryce Dessner. The guitarist and co-songwriter of The National has reunited with director Greg Kwedar for the movie, having previously worked together on Transpecos and Jockey. Listen to it now!...

Wilderado Set to Join Mt. Joy on August 9th at Red Rocks Amphitheatre Photo Wilderado Set to Join Mt. Joy on August 9th at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
by Josh Sharpe - July 11, 2024

Tulsa, Oklahoma's Wilderado will be joining Mt. Joy on August 9th for a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. The news of the show comes as the band gets ready to hit the road again on July 19th and gears up for the release of their new full-length studio album Talker – due out September 2...

Scott Guild to Embark on Tour for Book/Music Project 'Plastic' Photo Scott Guild to Embark on Tour for Book/Music Project 'Plastic'
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024

On May 31 author and musician Scott Guild will release Plastic: The Album. The LP is the companion project to his wildly successful debut novel, Plastic which was released earlier this Spring to wide-spread critical acclaim. Together the album and book lead audiences into a surreal near-future world...

Video: Wilderado Release Edd Carr Lyric Video for 'Tomorrow' Photo Video: Wilderado Release Edd Carr Lyric Video for 'Tomorrow'
by Josh Sharpe - April 11, 2024

Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Wilderado – Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – released the lyric video for 'Tomorrow' from UK visual artist Edd Carr. This marks the band's third collaboration with Carr who created last month's lyric video for 'Sometimes' ...

Wilderado Set July US Headline Tour & Lollapalooza Performance Photo Wilderado Set July US Headline Tour & Lollapalooza Performance
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024

Catch the latest updates on WILDERADO's upcoming US headline tour in July and their performance at Lollapalooza. Stay tuned for more exciting news from the music world. The band is Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums)....

Sam Evian Releases New Single 'Stay' From Forthcoming Album 'Plunge' Photo Sam Evian Releases New Single 'Stay' From Forthcoming Album 'Plunge'
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

Tracked during the early winter months of 2023 over a 10-day period, the Plunge sessions were nothing short of joyous. Joined by a group of his closest friends and collaborators (including Liam Kazar, Sean Mullins, El Kempner of Palehound and Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief), Evian set out with a wide-...

Wilderado Release Two New Songs & Announce June US Headline Tour Photo Wilderado Release Two New Songs & Announce June US Headline Tour
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024

Wilderado releases new two-track single 'Sometimes' b/w 'Tomorrow' via Bright Antenna Records in 2024. The new songs were written by the band during sessions for their forthcoming sophomore album, recorded in Norman, Oklahoma, and produced by Chad Copelin (Sufjan Stevens, SYML) and James McAlister (...

Frontier Ruckus Release New Album 'On The Northline' Photo Frontier Ruckus Release New Album 'On The Northline'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024

Frontier Ruckus have released their new album On the Northline. Their first full length release since 2017's Enter The Kingdom, the new record exemplifies the group's intricate orchestral folk pop sound which has endeared them to fans nationwide, backdropping guitarist/singer/lyricist Matthew Milia'...

Scott Guild Releases 'Boytoy' From 'Plastic: The Album' Photo Scott Guild Releases 'Boytoy' From 'Plastic: The Album'
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024

The single celebrates the release of his debut novel, Plastic (Penguin Random House), the sister project to the album. Together the album and book lead audiences into a surreal near-future world, peopled by plastic figurines and filled with the perils of climate crisis and a recent nuclear war....

Frontier Ruckus Shares New Single 'I'm Not The Boy' Photo Frontier Ruckus Shares New Single 'I'm Not The Boy'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024

The Michigan-based indie folk trio Frontier Ruckus shared their new single “I'm Not The Boy,” from their upcoming album On the Northline. “I'm Not The Boy” follows previous singles “Clarkston Pasture” and “On the Northline,” featuring a lyric video  collage of vintage family photos as backdrop for t...

Video: Jean Ryden Unveils New Video For 'Bittersweet' Photo Video: Jean Ryden Unveils New Video For 'Bittersweet'
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

The track—written and co-produced by Jean—is featured on her debut project, Parallel Universe. In celebration of the new music, Ryden will join Del Water Gap on his winter 2024 European tour, including a performance January 30 at London's Electric Ballroom and further dates in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Du...

Frontier Ruckus Announces New Album 'On the Northline' Photo Frontier Ruckus Announces New Album 'On the Northline'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2023

The Michigan-based indie folk trio Frontier Ruckus announced the upcoming release of their new album On the Northline, their sixth album to date. The group has also shared a lyric video for the title track of the album, featuring a collage of vintage family photos as backdrop for the song’s haunting...

Pattie Gonia, Yo-Yo Ma & Quinn Christopherson Join Forces On Climate Change Anthem 'W Photo Pattie Gonia, Yo-Yo Ma & Quinn Christopherson Join Forces On Climate Change Anthem 'Won't Give Up'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023

Pattie Gonia, Yo-Yo Ma & Quinn Christopherson team up for a climate change anthem called 'Won't Give Up'. Drag queen and vocalist Pattie Gonia joins Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Indigenous trans musician and Tiny Desk Contest winner Quinn Christopherson, to right that wrong and have rel...

Video: S. Carey & John Raymond Release 'Blood Orange' Video From New Album 'Shadowlan Photo Video: S. Carey & John Raymond Release 'Blood Orange' Video From New Album 'Shadowlands'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023

This live video is a stripped down version that was shot at the Masonic Ballroom in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and it features Aaron Parks on piano, Jeremy Boettcher on bass, Ben Lester on synth and pedal steel, and Hannah Hebl on voice. It was engineered and mixed by Brian Joseph, who we recorded the al...











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