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Angel Olsen        

Folk & Indie Singer-Songwriter & Guitarist Known for "Shut Up Kiss Me," "Some things Cosmic" & "Spring"

Angel Olsen is an accomplished musician with a discography that spans a decade. Her work has been recognized and lauded by critics and peers alike. Some of her notable achievements include being featured on British producer Mark Ronson's fifth studio album "Late Night Feelings" and collaborating with Sharon Van Etten on the single "Like I Used To." Her song "Windows" was included in the soundtrack of the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." Olsen's fourth studio album, "All Mirrors," received critical acclaim upon its release in 2019, a testament to her evolving musical prowess.

Olsen continued to build on her success, releasing her fifth studio album, "Whole New Mess," in 2020. This album was acknowledged with the Libera Award for Best Folk/Bluegrass Record in 2021. She also lent her talents to the film industry, collaborating on a cover of "Mr. Lonely" for the film "Kajillionaire," released in 2020. In 2021, Olsen announced a box set titled "Songs of the Lark and Other Far Memories," which includes her previous albums "All Mirrors" and "Whole New Mess," along with additional content.

In 2022, Olsen released her sixth studio album "Big Time" and followed it up with the EP "Forever Means" in 2023, with tracks originally recorded for "Big Time." Both of these releases were recognized with nominations at the 2023 Libera Awards. Pitchfork has described Olsen's music as dark dream-pop influenced by acts like the Cure and Cocteau Twins, hinting at her depth as an artist and her ability to draw on various musical influences to create a unique sound. With her vintage Gibson S-1 guitar from 1979, Olsen's music continues to captivate and inspire listeners around the world.

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Angel Olsen: A Voice Of Confounding Power : NPR
Olsen has often been called a folk singer, but Ken Tucker says her new album — her first with a backing band — takes her music into an unclassifiable realm.

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