Name: Speed Queen
Brand: Little Scream

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Catalogue number

MRG637.2

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-10-25

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Sales:8.875

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673855063720

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Little Scream

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Merge Records

Little Scream is the stage name of American-born, Montreal-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumental musician and artist Laurel Sprengelmeyer. With her unique blend of indie rock and folk influences, *Little Scream* has captivated audiences worldwide with her heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

Inspired by a diverse range of artists such as Richard Reed Parry, Flock of Dimes, Hannah Georgas, and many others from various genres, *Little Scream* creates music that transcends boundaries and resonates deeply with listeners. Her introspective songwriting explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth.

Whether performing solo or collaborating with talented musicians like Kevin Drew and Owen Pallett among others,*Little Scream's* live performances are known for their raw energy and emotional intensity. Her powerful vocals combined with her mastery of multiple instruments create an immersive musical experience that leaves a lasting impression on all who witness it.

On her third album, Little Scream offers us a reflection on class and poverty in America. Speed Queen began as bits of prose written while touring her last album across North America-observing the slow entropy of the US, ruminating on her own low-income upbringing in a flyover state, and, as she says, "taking it all in from the privileged position of being a new Canadian." Montreal-based songwriter and guitarist Laurel Sprengelmeyer has been playing music under the moniker Little Scream since 2008. In 2011, she released The Golden Record, which Pitchfork dubbed "a stellar debut" and NPR called "an absolutely captivating record." It was included in NPR's Best Albums of 2011 list, and the New York Times evoked it's "hints of the divine," including Little Scream as one of the best new acts to follow at SXSW. Her second album and Merge debut Cult Following, which features guests including Sufjan Stevens, Mary Margaret O'Hara, and Sharon Van Etten, earned Little Scream new band of the week status from The Guardian and received five stars from Bust Magazine.

Speed Queen

Music US

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