Indie Folk & Alternative Country Singer-Songwriter; Creator of "All Mirrors" & "Big Time"; Libera Award Winner
Angel Olsen Biography
Angel Olsen is an American singer-songwriter recognized for blending indie folk, alternative country, art pop, and orchestral rock. Olsen's music is noted for its emotional depth and distinctive vocal style, influenced by vintage country. Her early work featured sparse, acoustic arrangements, which evolved into more lush and dramatic productions across her discography. Olsen first gained attention as a backing vocalist for Will Oldham, known as Bonnie Prince Billy, performing with Bonnie Prince Billy & The Cairo Gang before launching her solo career.
Olsen's initial solo recordings were compiled on the EP "Strange Cacti," marked by a lo-fi sound and acoustic instrumentation. She released her debut album, "Half Way Home," on Bathetic Records, followed by "Burn Your Fire for No Witness," which marked her debut on the Billboard 200 and introduced an alt-country power trio format. Olsen continued to evolve her sound with albums such as "My Woman," "All Mirrors," and "Big Time," incorporating orchestral elements and synthesizers into her moody indie rock.
"All Mirrors" was recorded with a 14-piece orchestra, while "Whole New Mess" presented tracks from "All Mirrors" in a more intimate arrangement. "Whole New Mess" received the Best Folk/Bluegrass Record at the Libera Awards by the American Association of Independent Music. Olsen's sixth studio album, "Big Time," reflected personal and artistic transformation, channeling themes of grief and self-discovery. The album received critical acclaim, earning a Metascore of 88 and winning the Libera Award for Best American Roots Record. Major publications such as Rolling Stone, Time, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, and Los Angeles Times recognized "Big Time" among the top albums of its release period. Olsen also released a short film for "Big Time," directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch.
Olsen's career, spanning from early bedroom recordings to headlining major music festivals, illustrates the evolving landscape of contemporary alternative music and the ways singer-songwriters can cultivate dedicated audiences outside traditional industry structures.
Angel Olsen Videos
The One Song Angel Olsen Wishes She Wrote
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