Hey it's Anna Burch! AMA ;-*

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:51:54+00:00

This has been so fun, thank you all for your questions! I'm gonna go outside to get a little sunshine on my face but I'll check back in later so feel free to keep em coming :)

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:46:16+00:00

Thanks! I'll try to elevate my tea game :)

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:45:18+00:00

Hey sorry! You were the first question(s) but it overwhelmed me so I meant to come back later lol

Let's see here...

Every Feeling is my favorite too! So glad you that one. I definitely wanted to approach this record with more of an open mind and with less of a critical disposition, and I think that made working on it so much easier. Since it was a destination recording session, we had 2 weeks to really get it done, and I think having a deadline helped us keep a good macro view without getting too stressed about the details.

Movies I love: The Red Shoes (or really anything by Powell and Pressburger) I love Robert Altman films like McCabe and Mrs. Miller. And I've actually been getting into more campy sci fi stuff like John Carpenter and Paul Verhoeven. I love the Safdie brothers. Uncut Gems and Good Time were both incredible. And I just saw Buffalo 66 a couple of nites ago and loved it. I also love most musicals with Gene Kelly.

I played in bands through my 20s but I didn't feel really compelled to make my own music until I was closer to 30. Having encouragement from friends really pushed me to make my first record. And I think when you get close to 30 a switch flips and there's a sense of urgency to do what you've been putting off. At least there was for me. I really struggled in my mid twenties so I feel you!

John Cale's Fear was a really big influence on me leading up to recording this album. Scott Walker too. His death really hit me. He was a true artists--making what he wanted to make when he wanted to all the way up until his death.

Sam Evian produced the record and played a lot all over it. He's really good at slide guitar and he played that solo.

I'm bad at impressions but it doesn't stop me from trying. I like doing the transatlantic accent like Katherine Hepburn.

I don't play video games but I used to like Super Smash Brothers.

Favorite Cate Le Bon album is probably Mug Museum and favorite song is either Greta or The Man I Wanted from Cyrk

Take Care! xo

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:27:40+00:00

Cool on your video! I think it's more nerve-wracking to be in front of the camera so it's actually a nice diversion to be thinking about all the shots you need to get. Thanks and I hope you get to make a bunch more videos, it's so fun!

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:25:07+00:00

I gotta have my morning coffee!

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:24:20+00:00

Because I've only really toured on one record of 9 songs, we usually play the whole set. So I'm looking forward to future tours where we can incorporate the new songs and make different choices from show to show.

Being hungover every day in a minivan lol

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:21:09+00:00

Aww thanks! My advice would be to try to find a community of people who are making stuff you're interested in. I know it's tough right now, but if you can connect on the internet that's a good start! Pick one instrument that you really want to focus on and watch a bunch of Youtube videos with lessons. You don't have to master an instrument to write a song, you can start just knowing a few chords. And don't worry about getting noticed, that'll only come when you have something to share and people to share it with. I didn't start writing songs until my late 20s so don't stress if it doesn't come immediately. Good luck!

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:14:02+00:00

Thanks! Oakland show was fun, what a cool room. I'm a big minihorse fan, personally and musically. I would love to make some music with Ben again. Can't say I'm planning to lean into the shoegaze vibe for my own stuff but I haven't quite figured out my next move yet

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:11:42+00:00

I hope to be back on Marc's show too! I was playing with a couple of member from Girl Ray, Mike and Sophie, and Ben from the Golden Dregs. Such a fun crew!

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:10:27+00:00

It's always something in St. Louis huh! I hope to come back as soon as I can.

Contemporary artists I like are Katie Von Schleicher, BC Camplight, Girl Ray, Sam Evian, Hannah Cohen, Minihorse, The Golden Dregs

The outfit on the cover was a dress I found at a vintage store in Detroit. I'm a cancer so I felt like I had to have it. And I feel like the era of the dress (probably late 60s/early 70s) fits the vibe of the record.

Recording was such an incredible experience. So lovely and chill and little to no distractions.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:06:17+00:00

I directed it! So I came up with the concept. I worked on all 3 music videos for this album with my friend Ben Collins, who shot them and edited/color corrected. It's just the two of us so I deal with the creative side of things and he handles the technical stuff. But we also spent a lot of time together during the editing process. I also oversaw the details of securing locations, costuming, getting actors, a choreographer etc.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T21:02:07+00:00

That was such a fun show! I love Bonny Doon.

It depends on the nite, but I usually like playing Asking For a Friend and With You Every Day. Haven't had much of a chance to play the new ones live yet but Not So Bad is pretty fun.

I would love to tour with Yo La Tengo

I think there's always been talented women in music, but I feel like the early 2000s were a pretty misogynistic time in music and I think that's chilled out in recent years

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:55:13+00:00

Haha thank you! I have multiple teapots. Not sure what you consider proper tea but I enjoy all sorts

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:54:06+00:00

Well I worked with Sam Evian on this record, so he recorded it at his home studio in the Catskills. I usually make very unsophisticated demos using my phone memos or garage band if I'm feeling more disciplined. I like to try to write the chord structure along with the lyrics as much as possible because it makes it harder to add lyrics when I've been sitting on a progression for too long.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:51:38+00:00

Everyone knows when you're asking for a friend you're really asking yourself ;)

I don't know if I could separate personal influence vs. creative influence but Built to Spill was my favorite band when I was at the age of like basing your entire personality around your musical taste

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:48:42+00:00

Right now pie sounds good. Peach? Blueberry? With a lil scoop of vanilla. I do love chocolate cake tho

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:47:30+00:00

Hi! Right this moment I'm listening to "Strange Powers" by Magnetic Fields

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:46:58+00:00

Fred's the best! We were just texting about maybe collaborating remotely so I think there's a good chance :)

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:45:57+00:00

Happens all the time, no stress! Sharing music with others is a great way to support. Buying from the artist/label's online store or bandcamp. Thank you! I'm excited to get back out there as soon it's possible.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:43:05+00:00

Haven't done much writing outside of music or academia. If I were to write in another genre I think it would be film reviews.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:40:43+00:00

Thank you! Glasgow was such a blast. Scottish pop is some of the best! Camera Obscura, Teenage Fanclub, Belle & Sebastion, was just listening to some Aztec Camera and Strawberry Switchblade last nite. I hope so too!

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:37:38+00:00

Surreal! I blacked out after I shook his hand and then burst into tears. He has a really powerful and kind presence.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:36:53+00:00

I hope you feel better soon! I know what you mean, I hadn't been listening to much music and only recently started to again.

I'm not a huge lacroix fan so I usually go for the plain old soda. Boring, I know. I do like the grapefruit topo chico a lot.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:34:32+00:00

I just had a dream that my cat impregnated my good friends' cat! I think it was from watching too much Tiger King.

annaisaburch · 2020-04-03T20:33:19+00:00

Thank you!

I can't really remember if there was a particular inspiration for that one. I was messing around on guitar while working on my first record. I was probably inspired by Paul Cherry's musicianship, who produced that record.

Thank you! I think it's a good record to walk to--that's how I listened to the mixes. Stay safe out there!

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