Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten
Background information
Birth name Sharon Van Etten
Born New Jersey, United States
Genres Indie rock, folk
Occupations Singer, songwriter
Labels Ba Da Bing, Language Of Stone
Associated acts The Antlers
The National
Website www.sharonvanetten.com

Sharon Van Etten is an American singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York City.

Her songs were described by the music website Pitchfork Media as having "some echoes of folk tradition but generally in a more personal, introspective space."[1] NPR Music asserts: "Her songs are heartfelt without being overly earnest; her poetry is plainspoken but not overt, and her elegant voice is wrapped in enough rasp and sorrow to keep from sounding too pure or confident."[2]

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Biography

Van Etten was born and raised in New Jersey. She moved to Tennessee to attend Middle Tennessee State University, where she discovered a variety of influential music.[3] After moving back home to New Jersey, Van Etten was encouraged by Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio to pursue a career in music.[4]

Her official debut, Because I Was In Love was released in spring 2009. In April 2009, Van Etten performed vocals and guitar for the song "Coming Home" written by Jeremy Joyce for the feature film "Woman's Prison." [5] In August 2009, she appeared in Hospice, the critically acclaimed album by indie rock group The Antlers and performed vocals on the track "Thirteen". In January 2010, Van Etten was a featured artist on Weathervane Music's Shaking Through Web Series. On September 21, 2010 she released her second album Epic.[6] She also contributed backing vocals to The National's song "Think You Can Wait" from the soundtrack to the film Win Win in 2011.[7]

Her third studio album, Tramp, will be released in February 2012 on Jagjaguwar. The album was recorded over several months in the garage studio of The National's Aaron Dessner. After the release of the album, she will embark on a tour beginning in Philadelphia. The album will feature guest appearances from Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Matt Barrick, Zach Condon, and Jenn Wasner.[8]

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13226-because-i-was-in-love
  2. ^ http://www.npr.org/2010/09/15/129859757/first-listen-sharon-van-etten-epic
  3. ^ Haruch, Steve (20 January 2011). "How Sharon Van Etten went from Murfreesboro coffee slinger to one of the country's most original voices". Nashville Scene. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/how-sharon-van-etten-went-from-murfreesboro-coffee-slinger-to-one-of-the-countrys-most-original-voices/Content?oid=2171751. Retrieved 5 February 2011. 
  4. ^ Smith, Dane (18 January 2011). "Confidence a plenty". Mountain Xpress. http://www.mountainx.com/ae/2011/011911confidence-a-plenty. Retrieved 5 February 2011. 
  5. ^ http://www.womansprisonmovie.com/
  6. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/epic-r1957327
  7. ^ Mertes, Micah (31 March 2011). "Sharon Van Etten, a voice to be reckoned with". Lincoln Journal Star. http://journalstar.com/entertainment/music/article_786cbcbb-9c7e-559d-8318-44814b030ad0.html. Retrieved 25 April 2011. 
  8. ^ http://www.avclub.com/philadelphia/articles/sharon-van-etten-announces-new-album-tour-dates-ee,64879/

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