St. Vincent

John Congleton: Meet Indie Rock's Unsung Hero Of 2011

Michael Katzif — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:54:01 +0000

The job of a music producer, engineer or mixer is rarely one that will make someone a star. Unless you're a George Martin, Brian Eno, or Timbaland, hard work behind the scenes in the studio can be a selfless task. But thumb through the liner notes of records released in the last few years and you'll see John Congleton's name pop up again and again.

St. Vincent On World Cafe

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Though Annie Clark began as a member of Sufjan Stevens' touring band and The Polyphonic Spree, those experiences do little to explain the incredible things that happen on Strange Mercy, her third album under the moniker St. Vincent. As if unleashed from the constraints of her previous work, Clark straight-up shreds.

For St. Vincent, Music Is The Easy Part

NPR Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:14:00 +0000

If you've ever wanted to unlock your emotions without really talking about them, Annie Clark understands. The 28-year-old musician performs under the name St. Vincent and has become known for layering her sweet voice over sometimes harsh, creepy electronic and guitar sounds.

Her newest album, Strange Mercy, is raw and revealing: It comes out of a difficult year for Clark and her family.