Stevens cat

…his orchestral soundtrack, for a film about a road

Since Sufjan Stevens became the poster boy for a certain kind of American indie fan, there’s been no little speculation about what grand project he’s going to embark on next: which State might be worked over so fastidiously; whether the album about birds might ever come to fruition.

Dozens of artists donate tracks to new charity album

. . . And you might get a new Sufjan song just for you!

I've been spending the past hour or so working my way through this soundtrack to Todd Haynes' Dylan movie, I'm Not There. I must admit to a bit of scepticism about the film, having actively despised Haynes' Velvet Goldmine, and been faintly terrified by the convoluted plotting and detail that was reported here.

After Come On Feel The Illinoise, “Merry Xmas Everybody” as a 5CD box set!

Phase Two of Michigan singer/songwriter’s brilliant and audacious project: an album for every American state

Magnificent evocation of life beyond Detroit Rock City

A singular voice in British music explores new depths in middle age

Their ornate third single marked a progression from their garage-band beginnings....