Alt Pop/Rock artist Anne Stott returned with a dramatic, alluring, and provocative album. Known for her performances in theater and film, Stott was often described as a captivating blend of Joni Mitchell and Chrissie Hynde, performing songs that addressed social change and keen observation.
Following the release of tracks like “Water to Blood” (an Earth Day anthem), a dance remix of “I Can’t Hide,” and her introspective requiem “Future Ruin” earlier that summer, Stott released her stunning, 80s-tinged alt pop/rock album Watershed Synapse Experience.
Produced by her longtime collaborator Barb Morrison (Blondie, Rufus Wainwright), the album showcased Stott’s signature sound, mixing alt-pop with bold narratives.
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The title Watershed Synapse Experience signified pivotal moments in life where, as Stott explained, “our perception of something shifts one one-hundredth of a degree, yet it changes how we see everything.”
The album featured guest appearances from renowned artists such as Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb, The Julie Ruin), who played piano on “Future Ruin,” and Terre Roche (The Roches), who contributed guitar and vocals on “Fifty Times Around the Sun,” a track meditating on the Earth’s orbit of the sun.
“Water to Blood” became a standout track with its call-and-response chorus, addressing the urgency of environmental action. LA Blade hailed it as “…the Earth Day anthem we forgot we needed.”
Anne Stott Bio:
Stott’s third full-length release built upon the foundation laid by her earlier albums. Pennsylvania, her debut album, introduced her unique lyrical voice in the indie folk-rock scene, while Love Never Dies, her second album, expanded her sound with eclectic, cinematic touches. Produced with Jon Evans (Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan), Love Never Dies reached #19 on the Relix Magazine Radio Chart, and was described by Boston Spirit Magazine as transforming loneliness into a life-affirming experience.
Watershed Synapse Experience represented a new level in Stott’s artistic evolution. The album’s jagged guitars, spacious electronica, and ethereal choral arrangements, paired with spoken word refrains and trash-can percussions, resulted in her most polished yet raw album to date.
The partnership with Barb Morrison allowed Stott to explore genre-defying sounds without compromising the rough edges that made her music so authentic.
From the opening lyric, “Sometimes it seems like I won’t make it…” to the closing, “Feel with me…”, Stott challenged her audience to delve deeply into their loves, dreams, and fears. She firmly believed that “songs can transform our heartbreak and struggle into greater freedom and beauty.”
Stott, who split her time between New York City and Cape Cod, drew upon her eclectic background as a multi-instrumentalist, actor, and activist.
With roots in piano and guitar, she performed across a variety of venues, from the streets of Provincetown to historic clubs in New York City.
Her relentless pursuit of creative expression allowed her to shine both onstage and onscreen, with a unique ability to blend music, theater, and film into meaningful artistic experiences.
The release of Watershed Synapse Experience solidified Anne Stott’s place as a fearless and dynamic voice in the alt-pop/rock world, continuing to inspire with her bold narratives and evocative soundscapes.
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Last modified: September 28, 2024
