Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to meet the one and only Anne Stott – a force to be reckoned with in the world of music, acting, and activism. With her incisive lyrics, vibrant stage presence, and dramatic energy, Anne Stott is a true powerhouse in the industry.
Anne Stott is not your average singer/songwriter. Her music is a blend of cinematic alt-rock with a touch of edgy compassion that sets her apart from the rest. She describes herself as bad girl to the good girls and good girl to the bad girls, and this energy shines through in her music and live performances. Drawing inspiration from eighties pop and nineties grunge, Anne Stott’s music is a modern masterpiece that will leave you wanting more.
But that’s not all – Anne Stott is also a talented actor who has graced the stages of many Cape Cod theaters and appeared in independent films. Her versatility knows no bounds, and her performances are nothing short of captivating.
In addition to her music and acting career, Anne Stott is also a passionate activist who is not afraid to speak out on important issues. She was a presenter at the first annual TEDx Provincetown and continues to use her platform to raise awareness about the climate crisis.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there – Anne Stott’s third album, Watershed Synapse Experience, is set to be released in September 2024. Produced by the talented Barb Morrison, this album is sure to be a hit. In the meantime, be sure to check out the second single, Water to Blood, a climate crisis anthem that will leave you feeling inspired.
Anne Stott is a true talent who is making waves in the music, acting, and activism worlds. Keep an eye out for this rising star – you won’t want to miss what she does next.
What first got you into music?
My mother and my father both love music and music was on in our house all the time: Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, and on and on. I asked to take piano lessons around 7. They were classical lessons and for a long time, I lamented not learning more by ear, especially when my brother started playing electric guitar. But now I’m certainly grateful I can read music and I think a slightly classical vibe slips into my songs from time to time in my own quirky way.
What do I enjoy most about being an artist?
That I’m never bored.
Where was the current project recorded/anyone involved in producing?
Barb Morrison (Deborah Harry, Rufus Wainwright, LP) (they/them) produced the new album and we had a blast doing it. Barb came up in the CBGB’s world but as a producer has embraced more modern production values, so this album is at once the rawest and most produced music I’ve made which sounds contradictory but is really exciting. Barb can get into recording a radio-ready pop song and also supports exploring whacky sounds and eclectic musical ideas. I choose the songs for an album based on what I want to express and not based on genre style or current trends. There was never any discussion from Barb of taming a song or making the songs all fit into a particular genre. So we’re a good match. Early in the process, I sent Barb a really rough demo for probably the quirkiest song on the album, Fifty Times Around the Sun. I thought, “Well, we’ll see how this goes.” And they wrote back immediately, “I FUCKING LOVE IT” and then I breathed a sigh of relief and knew we were going to be all good.
Am I creative in other disciplines?
I’m also an actor. For a long time, I was just making music and would be cast in a play from time to time but resisted pursuing acting as another career. I knew that there was something I needed to find in myself as a songwriter, and I wanted to stay focused to figure out what that was. But over time I’ve come to embrace that I loved theater, movies, and acting from as early as I loved music. When I take an acting role, I learn so much about myself through the process of getting under a character’s skin. The more I work to inhabit someone else’s experience, the more I have of myself when I come back to the songwriting and singing. So now I know that it’s all creation and both pursuits feed me and the work.
What’s next for me?
My third album, Watershed Synapse Experience, will be out in September of this year. The next single, Water to Blood, was released April 19th. Every time I release new music it’s the most vulnerable thing I’ve done, but I do feel like I’ve gotten very open on this album. I’ve stripped away some layers of facade and at the same time I’ve gone deeper into my sound and musical style than ever before. And Water to Blood is my first song about the climate crisis. I’m always gratified when my creative work can speak directly to the change I’d like to see happen in the world.
What’s your favorite sports team and why?
So…. I don’t watch a lot of sports. OK, I watch almost no sports. But I do watch the occasional tennis match, and I worship at the feet of Serena Williams. Her talent. Her drive, Her skill. And then her incredible generosity with other athletes just guts me. To have that level of competitive drive, to overcome the financial and racist obstacles she faced, and then at the end of a match be as open-hearted and generous with her opponents as she can be is the sign of a special person. Thinking about her makes me cry.
What do I think of garden gnomes?
I have no desire for them personally, but I am always tickled by them when I see them. And I just rewatched Amelie where the father’s garden gnome mysteriously travels the world and it gave me such joy.
Am I a cat or dog person?
I am a cat person. Always have been. I love all animals (especially the big ones like elephants and whales) and I love dogs, but I don’t have a desire to live with them. Dogs can be so needy. Cats are affectionate, but they have a very defined sense of self. Non-cat people think cats don’t care about people, but it’s just that cats don’t care about ALL people. It feels healthier to me.
Do I have any superstitions?
Well, I’m really into astrology, which I think some people would describe as a kind of superstition. I find it profoundly resonant with my life, and it has helped me many times over the years. The key is to get your chart professionally read. It’s life-changing. And, I have a pre-show ritual and I get panicky if I forget it. Oh! And I respect the theater superstition about not saying the name of a certain Scottish play inside a theater. So… yeah. I have superstitions.
What is my most expensive piece of clothing?
I invest in my boots. With no regrets.