St. Vincent
Annie Clark is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who preforms under the moniker of St. Vincent. Formally of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Steven's traveling band, Annie Clark has been in the music business for almost ten years even though she is only 26. She has worked as a tour manager, guitarist, back-up vocalist, opening act and now she has her own band. Dropping their first album, Marry Me, in 2007 St. Vincent arrived on the indie scene with originality and distinction. Annie Clark was nominated for the PLUG Award's New Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year following the release of Marry Me, and she won Female Artist of the Year. The great year continued as St. Vincent made its rounds opening for such bands as Arcade Fire, The National, Death Cab For Cutie, and this summer is opening for Andrew Bird. Also, this year St. Vincent released Actor which is already being considered one of the year's best albums, and I certainly agree. She displays all her tools in this album including guitar-play, unique vocals, and amazing songwriting. Her sound has elements of David Bowie, My Brightest Diamond, and John Vanderslice. Annie Clark is aimed for the top in my opinion and she definitely has what it takes. Check her out!
Songs to Check Out:
- The Neighbors
- Actor Out of Work
- Laughing With A Mouth Full of Blood
- Marrow
