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'''Anomie Belle''' (an·o·me bel) is an [[United States|American]] musician and ''[[Artivism|artivist]]''. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer, Anomie writes, records and produces her solo work. Originally a classically trained violinist and songwriter from [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], Anomie began recording her own music as a child. She has since worked as a musician and producer in Madrid, Glasgow, Amsterdam, New York, Buenos Aires, and London before moving to [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite news | first=Ashley | last=Breeding | url=http://www.hbindependent.com/articles/2008/12/10/entertainment/hbi-happs112008.txt | title=Musical Connections | date=November 19, 2008 | publisher=Huntington Beach Independent }}</ref> She is also active as a film composer.<ref>{{cite news | first=Chris | last=Burlingame | url=http://threeimaginarygirls.com/blogentry/2009may/darkmaterialashortdocumentaryfeaturingascorebyanomiebellescreensatsiff | title=Dark Material, a short documentary featuring a score by Anomie Belle, screens at SIFF | date=May 11, 2009 | publisher=Three Imaginary Girls }}</ref>
'''Anomie Belle''' (an·o·me bel) is an [[United States|American]] musician and ''[[Artivism|artivist]]''. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer, Anomie writes, records and produces her solo work. Originally a classically trained violinist and songwriter from [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]],<ref>{{cite news | first=Sal | last=Christ | url=https://303magazine.com/2012/05/soundcloud-gems-anomie-belle/ | title=Soundcloud Gems: Anomie Belle | date=May 14, 2012 | publisher=303 Magazine }}</ref> Anomie began recording her own music as a child. She has since worked as a musician and producer in Madrid, Glasgow, Amsterdam, New York, Buenos Aires, and London before moving to [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]] in 2006. She is also active as a film composer.

Her material grapples with issues ranging from suburban alienation to human spirituality, sexuality and critiques of corporate power.<ref>{{cite news | first=Marian | last=Liu | url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2008322260_zmus28dispatchanomie.html |title=Anomie Belle brings politically conscious trip hop to the Tractor Sunday | date=October 28, 2008 | publisher=The Seattle Times |deadurl=no |accessdate=6 June 2013}}</ref> She also highlights these issues by collaborating with visual artists, and has also created ''[[Culture jamming|Culture Jams]]'' in collaboration with others, such as [[The Yes Men]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Brooke | last=Jarvis | url=http://www.salon.com/2012/06/08/behind_the_shell_hoax/singleton/ | title=Behind the Shell hoax | date=June 8, 2012 | publisher=Salon Media Group }}</ref> Anomie is openly [[queer]]<ref>{{cite news | first=Gregg | last=Shapiro | url=http://www.baltimoreoutloud.com/top-headlines/lively-arts/music/item/820-imusic-queer-folks | title=iMusic: Queer folk(s) | date=October 21, 2011 | publisher=Baltimore Out Loud }}</ref> and throughout her work she blurs typical representations of sexuality.
Her material grapples with issues ranging from suburban alienation to human spirituality, sexuality and critiques of corporate power.<ref>{{cite news | first=Marian | last=Liu | url=http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/ae-dispatch-anomie-belle-brings-politically-conscious-trip-hop-to-the-tractor-sunday/ |title=Anomie Belle brings politically conscious trip hop to the Tractor Sunday | date=October 28, 2008 | publisher=The Seattle Times |deadurl=no |accessdate=6 June 2013}}</ref> She also highlights these issues by collaborating with visual artists, and has also created ''[[Culture jamming|Culture Jams]]'' in collaboration with others, such as [[The Yes Men]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Brooke | last=Jarvis | url=http://www.salon.com/2012/06/08/behind_the_shell_hoax/ | title=Behind the Shell hoax | date=June 8, 2012 | publisher=Salon Media Group }}</ref> Anomie is openly [[queer]]<ref>{{cite news | first=Sarah | last=Murphy | url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/anomie_belle-lovers_video | title=iMusic: Lovers | date=July 22, 2016 | publisher=Exclaim! }}</ref> and throughout her work she blurs typical representations of sexuality.


== History ==
== History ==


Anomie Belle released her debut album ''[[Sleeping Patterns (album)|Sleeping Patterns]]'' in November 2008.<ref>{{cite news | first=Dave | last=Cusick | url=http://opbmusic.org/performances/80 | title=Anomie Belle in studio performance and interview | date=January 29, 2009 | publisher=Oregon Public Broadcasting }}</ref> In support of her debut release, Anomie embarked on a [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] tour with [[Little Dragon]] and [[Manuok]] in 2008. [[Sleeping Patterns (album)|Sleeping Patterns]] garnered further commercial success after the song ''[[How Can I Be Sure (song)|How Can I Be Sure]]'' appeared in the [[Xbox 360]] game [[Alan Wake]].
Anomie Belle released her debut album ''[[Sleeping Patterns (album)|Sleeping Patterns]]'' in November 2008.<ref>{{cite news | first=Dave | last=Cusick | url=http://opbmusic.org/performances/80 | title=Anomie Belle in studio performance and interview | date=January 29, 2009 | publisher=Oregon Public Broadcasting }}</ref> In support of her debut release, Anomie toured with [[Little Dragon]] and [[Manuok]]. ''[[Sleeping Patterns (album)|Sleeping Patterns]]'' garnered further commercial success after the song ''[[How Can I Be Sure (song)|How Can I Be Sure]]'' appeared in the [[Xbox 360]] game [[Alan Wake]]. Anomie Belle toured extensively in 2009 and 2010 in the US and Canada, first with [[The Album Leaf]], and then with [[Tricky (musician)|Tricky]], and later with [[Gustavo Santaolalla]]'s band [[Bajofondo]]. Live performances feature Anomie performing vocals, violin, electric guitar, keyboards, bass, drum machine, samplers and programming by looping herself live. During her tour with [[The Album Leaf]] and [[Sea Wolf (band)|Sea Wolf]], Anomie also performed with [[The Album Leaf]] for their entire set. <ref>{{cite news | first=Chris | last=Senn | url=http://archive.is/Dg3ct | title=The Album Leaf + Sea Wolf + Anomie Belle - Neumos | date=Feb 6, 2010 | publisher=Melophobe }}</ref>


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Anomie Belle's second album, ''[[The Crush (album)|The Crush]]'', released in September 2011. It includes collaborations with [[Mr. Lif]], [[Jon Auer]] of [[The Posies| The Posies]], and [[Trespassers William]] lead vocalist [[Anna-Lynne Williams]], all of whom Anomie has performed with on stage during their respective live performances.<ref>{{cite news | first=Nicole | last=Kristek | url=http://archive.is/qsnZN | title=Bumbershoot 2009 | date=Sep 7, 2009 | publisher=Melophobe }}</ref> She followed ''The Crush'' with several EPs, featuring members of the [[Sneaker Pimps]],<ref>{{cite news | first=Jack | last=Foley | url=http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Music-Review/anomie-belle-announces-free-track-slither-from-machine-ep | title=Anomie Belle announces free track Slither from Machine EP | date=November 29, 2011 | publisher=Indie London }}</ref> remixes, and covers of ''[[Ain't_No_Sunshine|Ain't No Sunshine]]'' and ''[[Everything_in_Its_Right_Place|Everything in Its Right Place]]''.
Anomie Belle toured extensively in 2009, first with [[The Album Leaf]] and then with [[Tricky (musician)|Tricky]] in the US and Canada. Live performances feature Anomie performing vocals, violin, electric guitar, keyboards, bass, drum machine, samplers and programming by looping herself live. Later that same year, Anomie Belle toured with film composer [[Gustavo Santaolalla]]'s band [[Bajofondo]]. In 2010 Anomie again joined [[The Album Leaf]] and [[Sea Wolf (band)|Sea Wolf]] for several dates on the [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]]. In addition to performing her own music she also joined [[The Album Leaf]] for their entire set.<ref>{{cite news | first=Chris | last=Senn | url=http://www.melophobe.com/concert-reviews/the-album-leaf-sea-wolf-anomie-belle-neumos-seattle-wa/ | title=The Album Leaf + Sea Wolf + Anomie Belle - Neumos | date=Feb 6, 2010 | publisher=Melophobe }}</ref>


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In 2012 Anomie Belle contributed vocals and production to several tracks on ''Eighty One'', the album from [[Ninja Tune]] artist [[Yppah]]. The two artists met when they performed together on tour with [[Bonobo (musician)|Bonobo]]. Over the next two years, Anomie toured in support of the album as a featured artist during live Yppah performances, performing on guitar, keys, violin, drum machine and vocals.<ref>{{cite news | first=Bryce | last=Shoemaker | url=http://www.nadamucho.com/sasquatch-recap-tame-impala-steals-the-show-from-sigur-ros-saturday/ | title=Sasquatch Recap: Yppah feat Anomie Belle | date=May 27, 2013 | publisher=Nada Mucho }}</ref>
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Anomie Belle's second album, ''[[The Crush (album)|The Crush]]'' released on September 13, 2011 and includes collaborations with [[Mr. Lif]] and [[Jon Auer]] of [[The Posies| The Posies’]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Nicole | last=Kristek | url=http://www.melophobe.com/concert-reviews/bumbershoot-2009-native-version-seattle-center-seattle-wa/ | title=Bumbershoot 2009 | date=Sep 7, 2009 | publisher=Melophobe }}</ref> Anomie followed-up ''The Crush'' with the ''Inky Drips'' and ''Machine'' EPs, featuring members of the [[Sneaker Pimps]], [[Mr. Lif]], [[Big Spider's Back]] and several remixes.<ref>{{cite news | first=Jack | last=Foley | url=http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Music-Review/anomie-belle-announces-free-track-slither-from-machine-ep | title=Anomie Belle announces free track Slither from Machine EP | date=November 29, 2011 | publisher=Indie London }}</ref> [[Trespassers William]] lead vocalist [[Anna-Lynne Williams]] has been featured as both a live and recorded guest vocalist. [[Hip hop music|Hip Hop]] artist [[Mr. Lif]] and Anomie Belle have often collaborated on stage during their respective performances.<ref>{{cite news | first=Tom | last=Blodgett | url=http://www.seattlesubsonic.com/2009/09/05/anomie-belle-w-mr-lif-bumbershoot/ | title=Anomie Belle w/ Mr. Lif @ Bumbershoot | date=Sep 5, 2009 | publisher=Seattle Subsonic }}</ref>


''Flux'', Anomie's third album, features an interdisciplinary art project exploring disillusionment and the search for identity, and will be released on August 26, 2016.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | url=http://skopemag.com/2016/07/22/anomie-belle-lovers-video | title=Anomie Belle, Lovers | date=July 22, 2016 | publisher=Skope Magazine }}</ref> Fourteen visual art pieces accompany the album in an [[artbook]], featuring new works from [[Marco Mazzoni]], [[Redd Walitzki]], [[Mark Demsteader]], Kari-Lise Alexander, [[Casey_Weldon_(artist)|Casey Weldon]], Meredith Marsone, Alessandra Maria, Alex Garant, Alpay Efe, Januz Miralles, Maria Teicher, Antonio Velfín, Alexandra Becker-Black and Zin Lim. Each piece is a portrait of Anomie and her music, and will be displayed at Modern Eden gallery during the month of August 2016.
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In 2012 Anomie Belle contributed vocals and production to several tracks on ''Eighty One'', the latest album from [[Ninja Tune]] artist [[Yppah]]. The two artists met when they performed together on tour with [[Bonobo (musician)|Bonobo]]. Over the next two years, Anomie toured in support of the album as a featured artist during live Yppah performances, performing on guitar, keys, violin, drum machine and vocals in support of the album.<ref>{{cite news | first=Bryce | last=Shoemaker | url=http://www.nadamucho.com/live/music/sasquatch_recap_tame_impala_steals_the_show_from_sigur_ros_saturday.html | title=Sasquatch Recap: Yppah feat Anomie Belle | date=May 27, 2013 | publisher=Nada Mucho }}</ref>


Anomie's third LP, ''Flux'' will be released on August 26, 2016.


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Anomie Belle
Anomie Belle
Anomie Belle
Background information
GenresElectronic, Trip hop, art pop, experimental, neo soul, avant-garde, Glitch
Instrument(s)Vocals, Violin, Guitar, Synthesizer, Drums, electronics, bass, laptop, sampler, drum machine, live looping
Years active2007–present
WebsiteOfficial Site

Anomie Belle (an·o·me bel) is an American musician and artivist. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer, Anomie writes, records and produces her solo work. Originally a classically trained violinist and songwriter from Portland,[1] Anomie began recording her own music as a child. She has since worked as a musician and producer in Madrid, Glasgow, Amsterdam, New York, Buenos Aires, and London before moving to Seattle in 2006. She is also active as a film composer.

Her material grapples with issues ranging from suburban alienation to human spirituality, sexuality and critiques of corporate power.[2] She also highlights these issues by collaborating with visual artists, and has also created Culture Jams in collaboration with others, such as The Yes Men.[3] Anomie is openly queer[4] and throughout her work she blurs typical representations of sexuality.

History

Anomie Belle released her debut album Sleeping Patterns in November 2008.[5] In support of her debut release, Anomie toured with Little Dragon and Manuok. Sleeping Patterns garnered further commercial success after the song How Can I Be Sure appeared in the Xbox 360 game Alan Wake. Anomie Belle toured extensively in 2009 and 2010 in the US and Canada, first with The Album Leaf, and then with Tricky, and later with Gustavo Santaolalla's band Bajofondo. Live performances feature Anomie performing vocals, violin, electric guitar, keyboards, bass, drum machine, samplers and programming by looping herself live. During her tour with The Album Leaf and Sea Wolf, Anomie also performed with The Album Leaf for their entire set. [6]

Anomie Belle's second album, The Crush, released in September 2011. It includes collaborations with Mr. Lif, Jon Auer of The Posies, and Trespassers William lead vocalist Anna-Lynne Williams, all of whom Anomie has performed with on stage during their respective live performances.[7] She followed The Crush with several EPs, featuring members of the Sneaker Pimps,[8] remixes, and covers of Ain't No Sunshine and Everything in Its Right Place.

In 2012 Anomie Belle contributed vocals and production to several tracks on Eighty One, the album from Ninja Tune artist Yppah. The two artists met when they performed together on tour with Bonobo. Over the next two years, Anomie toured in support of the album as a featured artist during live Yppah performances, performing on guitar, keys, violin, drum machine and vocals.[9]

Flux, Anomie's third album, features an interdisciplinary art project exploring disillusionment and the search for identity, and will be released on August 26, 2016.[10] Fourteen visual art pieces accompany the album in an artbook, featuring new works from Marco Mazzoni, Redd Walitzki, Mark Demsteader, Kari-Lise Alexander, Casey Weldon, Meredith Marsone, Alessandra Maria, Alex Garant, Alpay Efe, Januz Miralles, Maria Teicher, Antonio Velfín, Alexandra Becker-Black and Zin Lim. Each piece is a portrait of Anomie and her music, and will be displayed at Modern Eden gallery during the month of August 2016.


Discography

Albums

  • 2008 Sleeping Patterns
  • 2011 The Crush
  • 2016 Flux

Singles and EPs

  • 2011 How Can I Be Sure
  • 2011 Inky Drips
  • 2011 Machine
  • 2012 Picture Perfect (Japan only)
  • 2016 Lovers

Appearances

Compilation appearances

Contributor

  • The First Time I Heard David Bowie (2012) by Scott Heim

TV, Film and Video Game uses

Notes and references

  1. ^ Christ, Sal (May 14, 2012). "Soundcloud Gems: Anomie Belle". 303 Magazine.
  2. ^ Liu, Marian (October 28, 2008). "Anomie Belle brings politically conscious trip hop to the Tractor Sunday". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 6 June 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Jarvis, Brooke (June 8, 2012). "Behind the Shell hoax". Salon Media Group.
  4. ^ Murphy, Sarah (July 22, 2016). "iMusic: Lovers". Exclaim!.
  5. ^ Cusick, Dave (January 29, 2009). "Anomie Belle in studio performance and interview". Oregon Public Broadcasting.
  6. ^ Senn, Chris (Feb 6, 2010). "The Album Leaf + Sea Wolf + Anomie Belle - Neumos". Melophobe.
  7. ^ Kristek, Nicole (Sep 7, 2009). "Bumbershoot 2009". Melophobe.
  8. ^ Foley, Jack (November 29, 2011). "Anomie Belle announces free track Slither from Machine EP". Indie London.
  9. ^ Shoemaker, Bryce (May 27, 2013). "Sasquatch Recap: Yppah feat Anomie Belle". Nada Mucho.
  10. ^ "Anomie Belle, Lovers". Skope Magazine. July 22, 2016.

Anti-corporate activism

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