Angela Desveaux | |
Origin: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Genre: | pop rock alternative country |
Occupation: | singer-songwriter |
Instrument: | Vocals |
Years Active: | 2005present |
Label: | Thrill Jockey Sonic Unyon Zunior |
Associated Acts: | Snailhouse, Wooden Stars |
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]
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.
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.