Sharon Van Etten
Encyclopedia
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." 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."
and enjoys anal. She moved to Tennessee to attend Middle Tennessee State University
, where she discovered a variety of influential music. 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.
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."
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
. She also contributed backing vocals to The National
's song "Think You Can Wait" from the soundtrack to the film Win Win
in 2011.
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.
United States
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singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Her songs were described by the music website Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
as having "some echoes of folk tradition but generally in a more personal, introspective space." NPR Music
NPR Music
NPR Music launched in November 2007 to present public radio music programming and original editorial content for music discovery. The Web site is a project of National Public Radio, a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to 797...
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."
Biography
Van Etten was born and raised in New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
and enjoys anal. She moved to Tennessee to attend Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University, commonly abbreviated as MTSU, is a public university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States....
, where she discovered a variety of influential music. After moving back home to New Jersey, Van Etten was encouraged by Kyp Malone
Kyp Malone
David Kyp Joel Malone is a multi-instrumentalist and member of the bands TV on the Radio and Iran.Malone formed Iran with film director/singer/songwriter Aaron Aites in the year 2000...
of TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio is an American art rock band formed in 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, whose music spans numerous diverse genres, from post-punk to electro and free jazz to soul music....
to pursue a career in music.
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."
In August 2009, she appeared in Hospice, the critically acclaimed album by indie rock group The Antlers
The Antlers (band)
The Antlers are an indie rock band currently based in Brooklyn, New York, fronted by Peter Silberman.-History:Initially, The Antlers was a solo project created by vocalist and guitarist Peter Silberman immediately after he had moved to Brooklyn, New York. Silberman wrote the first two albums,...
and performed vocals on the track "Thirteen". In January 2010, Van Etten was a featured artist on Weathervane Music
Weathervane Music
Weathervane Music is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Weathervane Music's mission is to create community, opportunity, and resources that advance the careers of deserving musicians while promoting a healthy independent music ecosystem.-Background:In 2008, Philadelphia...
's Shaking Through Web Series. On September 21, 2010 she released her second album Epic
Epic (Sharon Van Etten album)
Epic is the second album by American singer–songwriter Sharon Van Etten. The final song on the album, Love More has been covered in concert by high profile artists such as Bon Iver, Dave Alvin, and The National. The album was released on September 21, 2010 to critical acclaim.-Track listing:All...
. She also contributed backing vocals to The National
The National (band)
The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone...
's song "Think You Can Wait" from the soundtrack to the film Win Win
Win Win (film)
Win Win is a 2011 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Thomas McCarthy. Based on the story written by Joe Tiboni and Thomas McCarthy, it stars Paul Giamatti, Alex Shaffer and Amy Ryan.-Plot:...
in 2011.
Her third studio album, Tramp, will be released in February 2012 on Jagjaguwar
Jagjaguwar
Jagjaguwar is an indie rock record label based in Bloomington, Indiana.-History:In 1996, in Charlottesville, Virginia, friends of Darius Van Arman who performed in a band under the moniker The Curious Digit had just recorded a new album, but they were signed to no label...
. The album was recorded over several months in the garage studio of The National's
The National (band)
The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone...
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner is a founding member of The National. Together with Matt Berninger, who writes the lyrics, Aaron writes much of the music for the band...
. After the release of the album, she will embark on a tour beginning in Philadelphia. The album will feature guest appearances from Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner is a founding member of The National. Together with Matt Berninger, who writes the lyrics, Aaron writes much of the music for the band...
, Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner is a Brooklyn based composer, guitarist, and curator primarily known as a member of The National. In addition to his work with The National, he is a founding member of Clogs, and the founder of the MusicNOW Festival. Bryce has a master's degree in classical guitar from Yale University...
, Matt Barrick, Zach Condon, and Jenn Wasner.
Albums
- Because I Was In Love (2009)
- EpicEpic (Sharon Van Etten album)Epic is the second album by American singer–songwriter Sharon Van Etten. The final song on the album, Love More has been covered in concert by high profile artists such as Bon Iver, Dave Alvin, and The National. The album was released on September 21, 2010 to critical acclaim.-Track listing:All...
(2010) - Tramp (2012)