Tuesday 24 February 2009



Cracking Actor

St. Vincent has released news that May 5th is the date Actor will take to the musical stage.  The follow-up to 2007′s amazing Marry Me, Actor will feature 11 new tracks written by Annie  Clark and co-produced by Clark and John Congelton.  Earlier this year, Under The Radar spoke to Clark about the new album, and she had this to say about the odd inspirations for some of the new material–particularly black holes and CIA experiments:  “Whenever I’m trying to write, I just read a lot of books, and everything, one way or another, through some kind of consciousness, filters into what I write.  I wouldn’t say anything’s too literal or too obvious or, ‘Oh well, clearly this song is about CIA experiments and shock therapy, but hopefully the colour of the language will show through.”

I’m certainly looking forward to hearing “the language show through” on the first tastes of Actor in the very near future, but for now, let’s take a stroll back to 2007, and revisit what made Annie Clark and St. Vincent such a treat in the first place, and give you a reference point if you’re unfamiliar with her work:

MP3: St. Vincent “Now, Now”
Myspace: St. Vincent

A special congratulations go out to Austin, from Mitchell South dakota, who has picked himself up a handsome Handomse Furs t-shirt by winning last week’s contest.  There’s more chances to win neato-o stuff this week, like the great debut ablum by Ruby Jean and the Thoughful Bee.  Check out the link at the topp of the sidebar to the right for all the details on how to win.





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