Anni Rossi
Encyclopedia
Anni Rossi is a singer, violist
and keyboardist
from Minnesota
. She graduated for the Perpich Center for Arts Education
in Golden Valley, MN. She is notable for her unique style of playing the viola and singing, often at the same time, although her solo records also incorporate elements of electronic music.
Her debut EP Afton, a six track affair consisting of previously released tracks, including 7" single Wheelpusher, initially released via Too Pure
and MySpace previews, was released in October 2008 through 4AD
records. The majority of Afton was recorded at Bomb Shelter Studios, in Los Angeles by Ben Tierney in February, 2006.
Rossi recorded her mini-album, entitled Rockwell
with Steve Albini
at Electrical Audio
in Chicago. The album was released in March '09 through 4AD Records. An appearance at the South by Southwest
(SXSW) music festival and a west coast tour followed in late winter/early spring of 2009. In 2009, she also toured with Camera Obscura
, the Ting Tings
(2008) and Headlights.
Heavy Meadow
was intialy self released through the iTunes download store in 2010, and was later physically released in May 2011 via UK label 3 Syllables.
On March 5, 2011, MTV Hive posted a streaming link to Anni Rossi performing Rihanna's "Rude Boy".
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Violist
-Notable violists:A* Julia Rebekka Adler * Sir Hugh Allen , conductor* Kris Allen * Johann Andreas Amon * Paul Angerer , composer* Steven Ansell * Atar Arad * Cecil Aronowitz...
and keyboardist
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
from Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. She graduated for the Perpich Center for Arts Education
Perpich Center for Arts Education
The Perpich Center for Arts Education is an agency of the State of Minnesota that works to improve arts education for Minnesota students and educators through programs and partnerships centered in the arts. A campus in Golden Valley houses the Center's three main components: the Professional...
in Golden Valley, MN. She is notable for her unique style of playing the viola and singing, often at the same time, although her solo records also incorporate elements of electronic music.
Her debut EP Afton, a six track affair consisting of previously released tracks, including 7" single Wheelpusher, initially released via Too Pure
Too Pure
Too Pure is a London-based independent record label that was formed in 1990 by Richard Roberts and Paul Cox.-History:Too Pure started off as a small experimental label and had built their reputation by releasing primarily alternative/independent music which they felt was being ignored by the major...
and MySpace previews, was released in October 2008 through 4AD
4AD
4AD is a British independent record label that was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records, and is still active today...
records. The majority of Afton was recorded at Bomb Shelter Studios, in Los Angeles by Ben Tierney in February, 2006.
Rossi recorded her mini-album, entitled Rockwell
Rockwell (album)
Rockwell is the debut solo album by Anni Rossi, released on March 9, 2009 via 4AD records. It was recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Illinois.-Track listing:All songs were written by Anni Rossi.# "Machine" – 2:31# "Ecology" – 1:55...
with Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steven Frank Albini is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac...
at Electrical Audio
Electrical Audio
Electrical Audio is a recording facility founded in Chicago, Illinois by musician and recording engineer Steve Albini in 1997. Hundreds of independent music projects have been recorded there....
in Chicago. The album was released in March '09 through 4AD Records. An appearance at the South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
(SXSW) music festival and a west coast tour followed in late winter/early spring of 2009. In 2009, she also toured with Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura (band)
Camera Obscura are an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band formed in 1996 and have released four albums to date.-History:Camera Obscura were formed in 1996 by Tracyanne Campbell, John Henderson, and Gavin Dunbar. Several other members performed with the band before David Skirving joined...
, the Ting Tings
The Ting Tings
The Ting Tings are an English music duo comprising Jules de Martino and Katie White . They formed in December 2007 while based at Islington Mill Studios in Salford...
(2008) and Headlights.
Heavy Meadow
Heavy Meadow
Heavy Meadow is a solo album by Anni Rossi, initially released in 2010 on iTunes after a split with the 4AD record label.In 2011, the album was released in the UK via 3 Syllables records.-Track listing:All songs were written by Anni Rossi.# Candyland...
was intialy self released through the iTunes download store in 2010, and was later physically released in May 2011 via UK label 3 Syllables.
On March 5, 2011, MTV Hive posted a streaming link to Anni Rossi performing Rihanna's "Rude Boy".
Discography
Albums:- Heavy MeadowHeavy MeadowHeavy Meadow is a solo album by Anni Rossi, initially released in 2010 on iTunes after a split with the 4AD record label.In 2011, the album was released in the UK via 3 Syllables records.-Track listing:All songs were written by Anni Rossi.# Candyland...
(2011) - RockwellRockwell (album)Rockwell is the debut solo album by Anni Rossi, released on March 9, 2009 via 4AD records. It was recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Illinois.-Track listing:All songs were written by Anni Rossi.# "Machine" – 2:31# "Ecology" – 1:55...
(2009)
EPs:
- Afton (2008)
- My Grandmother Was A Church Organist (2007 limited edition tape only)
- Scandia (2005)
Singles:
- Sincerely, Anni Rossi (2008)
Collaborations:
- Anni Rossi & Whitman (2009)
External links
- http://www.3syllablesrecords.com/3SR/A_anni.html Artist page @ 3 Syllables Records
- http://www.annirossisgoodtimes.blogspot.com/ Official blog
- http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=anni+rossi&search_type= YouTube
- http://www.last.fm/music/Anni+Rossi Last.Fm
Articles:
- Kennedy, Adam, Warped folk from Anni Rossi Metro.co.uk, October 12, 2008
- 4AD Signs Anni Rossi
- No 369: Anni Rossi, New Band of the Day, The Guardian, August 13, 2008
Reviews: