WATCH: New Sharon Van Etten Video for “Leonard”

“Leonard” by Sharon Van Etten from Secretly Jag on Vimeo.

The new video for Sharon Van Etten’s “Leonard” takes the viewer on a kaleidoscopic journey, acting as a serious set of visuals to one of the many standout tracks from Tramp. Directed by Sam Zimman, the video premiered earlier this morning via the Los Angeles Times. It all comes in the midst of what has been an unbelievably successful year for Sharon, as fans and critics alike have opened their arms wide for the immensely talented songstress. On tour now, she will soon head to SXSW to perform at NPR’s showcase at Stubbs on March 14th and then at the Jagjaguwar showcase at the Mohawk on March 15th. Hope to see you there! Watch the video above!

Last, but certainly not least, LOS ANGELES HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN FREE SHARON VAN ETTEN TICKETS & MERCH! She’ll perform at theAvalon on March 20th and KCRW has an awesome package, including a pair of tickets, to give to one lucky gal or guy. All you have to do is go HERE and leave a comment! A winner will be randomly selected on March 19th! Don’t forget to read the instructions on what to leave in your comment!!

Sharon Van Etten’s Tramp Is Out TODAY

It’s here! The day we’ve all been anxiously awaiting. Sharon Van Etten’s gorgeous new album Tramp is officially out TODAY! If you haven’t already, you best get on over HERE and buy your copy now. You can also join the listen party over at Spinner and here the whole album there. In addition, Sharon and her band will be hitting the road this Friday to embark on a massive tour around the US and Canada. Buy your tickets soon because they’re going fast. Dates below: Read the rest of this entry »

Sharon Van Etten to Play in NPR Music’s SXSW Showcase, New York Times Shares New Video of “We Are Fine”

The New York Times recently visited Sharon Van Etten in her Brooklyn neighborhood for an intimate look at how she’s living these days and to talk about how exactly it all came to be. With her sophomore album out next Tuesday, February 7th, the buzz surrounding Sharon couldn’t be better. “The difficult past is always present in Van Etten’s music, a mesmerizing catalog that somehow combines the venom of P J Harvey with a choir loft full of Emmylou Harrises singing harmony,” writes NY Times. Indeed, she’s presented us with an album worth getting excited about and the feedback has been tremendous.

Van Etten takes us back to a flower shop by day, speakeasy at night, where she played for one of the first times. NY Times captures another stunning video of Van Etten and bandmate, Heather Woods Broderick, performing “We Are Fine” in the shop; you can watch it above. Sharon is currently touring in support of Tramp and there’s a good chance you’ll be able to see her in your city. Check out her full list of dates HERE.

In the midst of her tour, it looks like Sharon will be making a detour south: NPR Music just announced she will be playing in their SXSW showcase alongside Andrew Bird and Alabama Shakes. The showcase takes place on March 14th and will be available for live streaming!

Last, but certainly not least, check out this Low Times podcast, in which Sharon talks to Maggie Serota about her transition back east.

NPR Streaming Tramp at 11AM, With Live Q&A from Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten’s new album, Tramp, is out next Tuesday, February 7. However, beginning today, NPR Music is rewarding everyone’s supreme patience as they are streaming Tramp in its entirety beginning this morning at 11AM! AND, as if premiering the new album wasn’t enough, Lady Van Etten, herself, will be participating in a live Q & A. Head over to All Songs Considered, where hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton will read fans’ questions. Additionally, for the next week, Tramp will be available to hear in its entirety as part of NPR Music’s First Listen series, and next week via Spinner. Sharon will also be hitting the road this month begin an extensive US/EU/UK tour. Dates below!

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Sharon Van Etten Adds Dates to Tour! See Her this Spring!

Following a sold-out show at NYC’s Mercury Lounge and a late night tv performance on Fallon, Sharon Van Etten has now added nine dates to her spring tour. Her eagerly anticipated album, Tramp, comes out in just under two weeks on February 7th. Available for pre-order NOW.

Critics and fans alike are jumping behind this talented songstress and for good reason. Not only is her new album a superb piece of work, but Sharon conquers the stage in her live shows. Spin Magazine said this about her Mercury performance, “Judging by her brilliant performance and the electric mood in the room, she isn’t likely to be playing spaces this intimate much longer.” For a fortunate few in those nine additional stops, they’ll get to see just what everyone is talking about. Purchase your tickets soon though; shows are selling out worldwide! You can view the full list of dates HERE. If you missed Sharon on WNYC’s Soundcheck, watch her performance of “Give Out” above or stream the entire show HERE.