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“I have this red cardigan that my friend Coco gave me that has holes for thumbs. It's my cozy sweater. I wear it a lot.”

Quote by Sharon Van Etten

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Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten is an American singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and unique musical style. Born on February 26, 1981, she began her musical career in 2003. Van Etten's music blends folk, rock, and indie pop elements, often exploring themes of personal emotions and interpersonal relationships. more

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“I'm getting bored performing the same songs over and over. Songwriting comes and goes.”

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“I have a day job Monday to Friday. I work at a record label in Brooklyn called Ba Da Bing. It's a great indie label and I listen to music all day. I meet people online and find out about the cool new music blogs.”

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“I hate putting negative energy out into the world. But it's either inside or out. I mean, it's either get an ulcer or have a fight.”

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“I guess I usually write when I'm in a really intense headspace, because it's my form of self-therapy.”

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“We need a self because the complexity of the chemical processes that make up our individual humanities exceeds the processing power of our brains.”

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Book:Discontent and its Civilizations: Dispatches from Lahore, New York, and London

Source: Discontent and its Civilizations: Dispatches from Lahore, New York, and London

“My mom used to ask me when I was gonna write a happy song. I still tell her that it's when I start to write really happy-sounding songs that everyone needs to start worrying.”

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Author:Sharon Van Etten

“I try to focus on the melodies and try to make everything else minimal. The melody and the lyrics are most important to me.”

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Author:Sharon Van Etten

“Honestly, live is my favorite way of performing. Every show is a completely different energy.”

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Author:Sharon Van Etten

“Saw Torres play their first New York show tonight at Cake Shop. SO good. Do yourself a favor and check out her record. Her voice is KILLER.”

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Author:Sharon Van Etten

“One day when I have a band I will have a band name, but since it's just me I feel it should just be my name. For me it doesn't make much sense since the music is from me and about me. I haven't ever been in a band.”

Feels Should Names Havens One Day Band Music Is

Author:Sharon Van Etten