5 Things To Know About Sufjan Stevens
metroweekly.comJavelin, his tenth as a soloist. His NameSufjan may be an uncommon name for a musician, but for Stevens, it’s a moniker rooted in history and culture.
In an interview with Junk Media, the singer-songwriter humorously described it as “one of those charming militaristic Muslim names,” playfully musing that his purpose in life might be to “kill and avenge.”Working With His StepfatherStevens embarked on his musical journey with the release of his debut album, A Sun Came.
He released the set in 2000 while still in college. Notably, this album marked the first for Asthmatic Kitty, a record label that he co-founded with his stepfather, giving him greater control over his artistic vision.
In the years since, the two have worked together on several occasions, even releasing a collaborative album with one another. Oscars & GrammysIn 2017, Stevens rose to new levels of critical acclaim by contributing to the soundtrack of the critically adored film Call Me by Your Name.
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