colleen

Back in 2002, when I made what became my first album, released 20 years ago today, I didn’t know if I would find a label that would be willing to release it, and had no clue that it would be the first of many albums, and the first stone on the path that led me to being a full-time musician. I had loved music passionately from the age of 13-14 onwards, but I would *never* have guessed my life would take that direction.

I am so grateful for every person who has contributed in one way or another to this unlikely unfolding of my life. Making a living from this can only happen in an ecosystem: I’m in charge of the music, but definitely need other people to manufacture and distribute the physical objects the music is embodied in, spread the word about it, run venues where I can play live, and of course – OF COURSE – none of this is possible without listeners who invest in the music through their time, attention and money.

Some of you have been so faithful that I know you by name and give you a hug at shows, even when these are spread apart by several years. And some of you have been supporting me for more than 20 years now, which to me is incredible by any standard. THANK YOU TRULY, and thank you to anyone who has joined along the way.

A special thank you too to the wonderful people at Thrill Jockey Records!

Going back on tour feels like a proper celebration, I really can’t wait! Individual tickets for my show at Kings Place London, the city where everything started, are now available + US and EU tour info via my Songkick or website here.

If I had to choose 3 songs to represent my music, the title track off my first album would definitely be one of them, and here is the full album for your listening pleasure.

Thrill Jockey still have black and white vinyl copies left over from the last Leaf Label repress, here.

There were 2 different cover artworks for this album: pink for CD, white for vinyl, both by Florence Manlik, design by Event 10. Album originally released by The Leaf Label.

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