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Angela Desveaux
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genrespop
rock
alternative country
Occupation(s)singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2005 – present
Labels Thrill Jockey
Sonic Unyon
Zunior
Website http://www.angeladesveaux.com/

Angela Desveaux is a Canadian singer-songwriter, based in Montreal, Quebec, whose style blends a diverse mix of pop, rock and country influences. [1]

Background

Raised on Cape Breton Island, Desveaux later moved to Montreal and began performing as a vocalist with local country and folk bands, and released a self-titled independent album in 2005. She subsequently met Howard Bilerman, a producer and musician associated with Arcade Fire, who helped her to assemble a band and to record her 2006 album Wandering Eyes. [1]

She released her third album, The Mighty Ship, in 2008. [2]

Desveaux's supporting band currently consists of Julie Doiron on guitar, Eric Digras on bass and Gilles Castilloux on drums.

Discography

  • Angela Desveaux (2005)
  • Wandering Eyes (2006)
  • The Mighty Ship (2008)

References

  1. ^ a b T'cha Dunlevy, "Not indie, not country, just Desveaux"[ permanent dead link]. Vancouver Sun, 18 September 2008.
  2. ^ Barclay, Michael. " Angela Desveaux Struggles With Love", Exclaim!, September 2008.