Annie Clark has been recording as St. Vincent since 2007, collaborating with David Byrne and Paul McCartney along the way, and proving herself as one of the best guitarists (and songwriters) in the world. 

In more recent years she's written a number one hit single (aren't they all) for Taylor Swift, co-written and starred in her debut feature film, The Nowhere Inn, with her close friend Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney, and released her 7th album All Born Screaming in April 2024. 

On this week's show she talks with Stu about her early years in mid-00s CULT band (in every sense of the word) The Polyphonic Spree, why nobody liked her film, her close encounters with Steve Albini, and how she got childhood hero Dave Grohl to drum on her new record.

Watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod.

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 

The Nowhere Inn trailer

Video to 'Broken Man', ft Dave Grohl

The Polyphonic Spree on Tour - 2005 mini doc

Credits:

Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Annie Clark has been recording as St. Vincent since 2007, collaborating with David Byrne and Paul McCartney along the way, and proving herself as one of the best guitarists (and songwriters) in the world. 
In more recent years she's written a number one hit single (aren't they all) for Taylor Swift, co-written and starred in her debut feature film, The Nowhere Inn, with her close friend Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney, and released her 7th album All Born Screaming in April 2024. 
On this week's show she talks with Stu about her early years in mid-00s CULT band (in every sense of the word) The Polyphonic Spree, why nobody liked her film, her close encounters with Steve Albini, and how she got childhood hero Dave Grohl to drum on her new record.
Watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod">Instagram </a>@midnightchatspod.
Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7igJaXJreU&amp;t=84s">The Nowhere Inn trailer</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYJxPg6quL4">Video to 'Broken Man', ft Dave Grohl</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl9jEAkZwv8">The Polyphonic Spree on Tour - 2005 mini doc</a>
Credits:
Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

The podcast where musicians talk nonsense at midnight. And intimately about their lives and creativity. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

The podcast where musicians talk nonsense at midnight. And intimately about their lives and creativity. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

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The music interview podcast for late night listening – like all of those rambling conversations you have when you get home from the pub. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

The music interview podcast for late night listening – like all of those rambling conversations you have when you get home from the pub. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

Ep 135: St. Vincent on her acting debut, an apprenticeship in The Polyphonic Spree and near misses with Steve Albini

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