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| Genre           = Indie rock, Pop music
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| origin         = [[Glynneath]], Wales
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| Years_active   = {{start date|2013}}–present
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| genre           = [[Indie rock]], [[Pop music|pop]],
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| Label           =  [[Kscope]] [http://www.kscopemusic.com (Link)], [[Too Pure]] [http://www.toopure.com (Link)]   
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| years_active   = {{start date|2013}}–present
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| Associated_acts = [[Simple Minds]], [[Paul Draper]], [[Bernard Butler]] ([[Suede (Band)|Suede]])
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| label           =  [[Kscope]] [http://www.kscopemusic.com (Link)], [[Too Pure]] [http://www.toopure.com (Link)]   
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| URL            = http://www.iamtheanchoress.com
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| associated_acts = [[Simple Minds]], [[Paul Draper (musician)|Paul Draper]] ([[Mansun]]), [[Bernard Butler]] ([[Suede (band)|Suede]])
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| Current_members = Catherine Anne Davies
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''some of this page was taken from the wikipedia article on Catherine [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anchoress_%28musician%29 here].
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
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Davies formed The Anchoress in 2013. [[Paul Draper (musician)|Paul Draper]] has co-produced The Anchoress's debut album, ''[[Confessions of a Romance Novelist]]'', which is set for release on January 15 2016 via [[Kscope]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bridgewater|first=Paul|title=The Anchoress debut album details|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/the-anchoress-one-for-sorrow|publisher=The Line of Best Fit|accessdate=9 October 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Listen to 'Popular' By The Anchoress plus debut album details|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/19011-listen-popular-by-the-anchoress|publisher=The Quietus|accessdate=15 October 2015}}</ref> A second album will be produced by [[Bernard Butler]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Anchoress working with Bernard Butler|url=http://iamtheanchoress.tumblr.com/post/105704344269/magical-few-days-in-the-studio-with-bernard|publisher=The Anchoress|accessdate=20 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bernard Butler reveals he's working with The Anchoress|url=http://www.sontronics.com/users.htm|publisher=Sonotronics|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref>
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Davies formed [[The Anchoress]] in 2013. [[Paul Draper (musician)|Paul Draper]] has co-produced The Anchoress's debut album, ''[[Confessions of a Romance Novelist (Album)|Confessions of a Romance Novelist]]'', which was releasef on January 15 2016 via [[Kscope]].<ref>{{cite|last=Bridgewater|first=Paul|title=The Anchoress debut album details|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/the-anchoress-one-for-sorrow|publisher=The Line of Best Fit|accessdate=9 October 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite|title=Listen to 'Popular' By The Anchoress plus debut album details|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/19011-listen-popular-by-the-anchoress|publisher=The Quietus|accessdate=15 October 2015}}</ref> A second album will be produced by [[Bernard Butler]].<ref>{{cite|title=The Anchoress working with Bernard Butler|url=http://iamtheanchoress.tumblr.com/post/105704344269/magical-few-days-in-the-studio-with-bernard|publisher=The Anchoress|accessdate=20 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=Bernard Butler reveals he's working with The Anchoress|url=http://www.sontronics.com/users.htm|publisher=Sonotronics|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref>
  
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From March to Dec 2015, Davies performed in [[Simple Minds]]' live band, contributing additional guitar and keyboards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Simple Minds: Big Music – behind the scenes|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturevideo/musicvideo/11189409/Simple-Minds-Big-Music-behind-the-scenes.html|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=27 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lester|first=Paul|title=Blurred sidelines: meet the musicians who are doctors, gardeners and authors|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/12/musicians-doctors-gardeners-authors|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=12 February 2015}}</ref> She met [[Jim Kerr]] through The Dark Flowers collective.<ref name="DarkFlowers">{{cite web|title=Interview for SimpleMinds dot org |url=http://www.simpleminds.org/sm/people/cad1.htm|publisher=Simple Minds|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref> She has also performed live with [[Ed Harcourt]] at [[Glastonbury Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Ed Harcourt & Catherine AD Collaboration|url=http://edharcourt.com/post/73402879089/the-quietus-news-listen-ed-harcourt|publisher=Ed Harcourt|accessdate=14 January 2015}}</ref> as well as [[Martha Wainwright]].<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|title=Emerging Artist in Residence|url=http://londonist.com/2008/11/ear_interview_catherine_a_d|publisher=The Londonist|accessdate=13 November 2008}}</ref>
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From March to Dec 2015, Davies performed in [[Simple Minds]]' live band, contributing additional guitar and keyboards.<ref>{{cite|title=Simple Minds: Big Music – behind the scenes|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturevideo/musicvideo/11189409/Simple-Minds-Big-Music-behind-the-scenes.html|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=27 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite|last=Lester|first=Paul|title=Blurred sidelines: meet the musicians who are doctors, gardeners and authors|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/12/musicians-doctors-gardeners-authors|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=12 February 2015}}</ref> She met [[Jim Kerr]] through The Dark Flowers collective.<ref name="DarkFlowers">{{cite|title=Interview for SimpleMinds dot org |url=http://www.simpleminds.org/sm/people/cad1.htm|publisher=Simple Minds|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref> She has also performed live with [[Ed Harcourt]] at [[Glastonbury Festival]],<ref>{{cite|title=Ed Harcourt & Catherine AD Collaboration|url=http://edharcourt.com/post/73402879089/the-quietus-news-listen-ed-harcourt|publisher=Ed Harcourt|accessdate=14 January 2015}}</ref> as well as [[Martha Wainwright]].<ref name="auto2">{{cite|title=Emerging Artist in Residence|url=http://londonist.com/2008/11/ear_interview_catherine_a_d|publisher=The Londonist|accessdate=13 November 2008}}</ref>
  
 
== Musical style ==   
 
== Musical style ==   
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Davies has been described by [[NPR]]'s [[Ann Powers]] as "Wales's (much more explicitly feminist) answer to Lana Del Rey."<ref name="Musicians You'll Tell Your Friends About In 2015">{{cite web|last=Powers|first=Ann|title=Musicians You'll Tell Your Friends About In 2015|url=http://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/01/07/375593992/musicians-youll-tell-your-friends-about-in-2015/|publisher=NPR|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref> Davies cites [[Laura Nyro]], [[David Bowie]], [[Tom Waits]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Kate Bush]], [[Harry Nilsson]], and [[The Carpenters]] as influences.<ref name="The Anchoress Biography">{{cite web|title=The Anchoress biography|url=http://www.iamtheanchoress.com/biog/4586584165|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref>
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Davies has been described by [[NPR]]'s [[Ann Powers]] as "Wales's (much more explicitly feminist) answer to Lana Del Rey."<ref name="Musicians You'll Tell Your Friends About In 2015">{{cite|last=Powers|first=Ann|title=Musicians You'll Tell Your Friends About In 2015|url=http://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/01/07/375593992/musicians-youll-tell-your-friends-about-in-2015/|publisher=NPR|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref> Davies cites [[Laura Nyro]], [[David Bowie]], [[Tom Waits]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Kate Bush]], [[Harry Nilsson]], and [[The Carpenters]] as influences.<ref name="The Anchoress Biography">{{cite|title=The Anchoress biography|url=http://www.iamtheanchoress.com/biog/4586584165|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref>
  
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== Solo and Side projects ==
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== Solo and Side projects ==
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Previous to The Anchoress project, Davies self-released music under her own name and as Catherine A.D.
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In 2009, Davies performed with [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]] as an artist-in-residence at London's South Bank Centre.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=Catherine A.D. talks about the brooding darkness in her Valentine's Day EP|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/1828/1/carry-your-heart|publisher=Dazed & Confused|accessdate=12 February 2009}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Escape Velocity in-depth interview with Catherine AD|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/02194-catherine-ad-on-latitude-the-dangers-of-kookiness|publisher=The Quietus|accessdate=16 July 2009}}</ref> Through this role, she wrote with [[Riz Ahmed|Riz MC]] and collaborated with [[Nitin Sawhney]].<ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3">{{cite web|title=AllMusic page for 'Sour Times' by Riz MC|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/sour-times-mt0045066947|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=16 November 2010}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite web|title=The Guardian's New Band of The Week|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jan/05/new-band-catherine-ad|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=5 January 2009}}</ref>
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=== Association with Paul Draper ===
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Catherine had been approached by Paul Draper after hearing some of her work whilst Catherine was at University, she decided not to go into a career in music until she had at least completed her studies.  The two had stayed in touch throughout her studies and then after Catherine completed her Phd she decided to work with Paul on her own works.
  
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Under the abbreviated A.D. guise, Davies released the single ''Carry Your Heart'',<ref name="auto"/> and a mini-album entitled ''Communion''.<ref>{{cite web|title=30 Seconds with... Catherine AD|url=http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/newmusic/30seconds/30-seconds-with-catherine-ad/|publisher=PRS' M Magazine|accessdate=7 December 2011}}</ref> [[NME]] described ''Communion'' as an "understated but beautiful mini-album" when naming it one of the 20 best "cult/experimental" albums of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doran|first=John|title=The 20 Best Cult/Experimental Albums 2011|url=http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-20-best-cultexperimental-albums-2011|publisher=NME|accessdate=4 January 2012}}</ref> She also released a collection covers entitled ''Reprise''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Boult|first=Adams|title=This Week's Top 5 Music Links|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/jun/01/top-5-music-links-week|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=1 June 2012}}</ref> The release featured re-interpretations of songs by [[Friendly Fires]], [[Sleigh Bells (band)|Sleigh Bells]], [[Nick Drake]], [[Tracy Chapman]], [[Bon Iver]], [[Hurts]], [[My Brightest Diamond]], [[The Crystals]], [[Nina Simone]] and [[The Magnetic Fields]].<ref>{{cite web|title=CATHERINE AD - REPRISE: THE COVERS COLLECTION|url=http://guardianmusic.tumblr.com/post/23927306572/catherine-ad-reprise-the-covers-collection|work=http://guardianmusic.tumblr.com/|accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref>
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She later explained in an interview that Paul understood her desire to retain full creative control and that Paul with his experience as a songwriter/musician/studio engineer in Mansun, and in the studio as a Producer would be perfect for her as Paul would ensure Catherine was in full control delivering her new music. This creative process evolved in to requiring other musicians that both Catherine and Paul would want to work with, both with Catherine's project '''[[The Anchoress]]''' and Paul's own solo works '''[[Spooky Action at a Distance]]'''.
  
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Davies is also a member of The Dark Flowers "super-group".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gourlay|first=Dom|title=Radioland by Dark Flowers album review|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/17420/reviews/4145923|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=17 January 2013}}</ref> The project was started by songwriter and producer Paul Statham in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tuffey|first=Laurie|title=Jim Kerr, Catherine AD, Dot Allison and Paul Statham tell The Quietus about their Sam Shephard-inspired collaborative LP|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/11156-the-dark-flowers-jim-kerr-catherine-ad-dot-allison-paul-statham-interview|publisher=The Quietus|accessdate=24 January 2013}}</ref> She appears alongside vocalist's [[Jim Kerr]], [[Kate Havnevik]], [[Dot Allison]], [[Peter Murphy (musician)|Peter Murphy]], [[Shelly Poole]], [[Helicopter Girl]] and Remi Roughe. In an interview with [[Clash (magazine)|Clash]], Davies said "It’s basically a project put together by a guy called Paul Statham who’s a songwriter/producer and he had this idea to make a dark country record, kind like ‘Paris/Texas’ soundtrack."<ref>{{cite web|last=Walker-Smart|first=Sam|title=Ones To Watch: Catherine AD|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/ones-to-watch-catherine-ad|publisher=Clash|accessdate=4 January 2012}}</ref>
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Catherine was interviewed by [[Paul Lester]] at one of the discussion panels at [[Mansun Convention 2014]] hosted at [[The Live Rooms]] in Chester. Here is a video discussing working with Paul.
  
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Davies also appeared as a backing vocalist on [[Emmy The Great]]'s debut single ''Secret Circus''.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}}
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!align="left" colspan="3" |''Mansun Convention video''
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|{{#ev:youtube|Agr_jn7a1KI|400||''Catherine discussing collaboration with Paul Draper''}}
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=== Pre The Anchoress ===
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Catherine self-released music under her own name and as Catherine A.D.
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In 2009, Davies performed with London Philharmonic Orchestra as an artist-in-residence at London's South Bank Centre.<ref name="auto">{{cite|title=Catherine A.D. talks about the brooding darkness in her Valentine's Day EP|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/1828/1/carry-your-heart|publisher=Dazed & Confused|accessdate=12 February 2009}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite|title=Escape Velocity in-depth interview with Catherine AD|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/02194-catherine-ad-on-latitude-the-dangers-of-kookiness|publisher=The Quietus|accessdate=16 July 2009}}</ref> Through this role, she wrote with Riz MC and collaborated with Nitin Sawhney.<ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3">{{cite|title=AllMusic page for 'Sour Times' by Riz MC|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/sour-times-mt0045066947|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=16 November 2010}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite|title=The Guardian's New Band of The Week|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jan/05/new-band-catherine-ad|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=5 January 2009}}</ref>
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Under the abbreviated A.D. guise, Davies released the single ''Carry Your Heart'',<ref name="auto"/> and a mini-album entitled ''Communion''.<ref>{{cite|title=30 Seconds with... Catherine AD|url=http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/newmusic/30seconds/30-seconds-with-catherine-ad/|publisher=PRS' M Magazine|accessdate=7 December 2011}}</ref> [[NME]] described ''Communion'' as an "understated but beautiful mini-album" when naming it one of the 20 best "cult/experimental" albums of 2011.<ref>{{cite|last=Doran|first=John|title=The 20 Best Cult/Experimental Albums 2011|url=http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-20-best-cultexperimental-albums-2011|publisher=NME|accessdate=4 January 2012}}</ref> She also released a collection covers entitled ''Reprise''.<ref>{{cite|last=Boult|first=Adams|title=This Week's Top 5 Music Links|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/jun/01/top-5-music-links-week|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=1 June 2012}}</ref> The release featured re-interpretations of songs by Friendly Fires, Sleigh Bells, Nick Drake, Tracy Chapman, Bon Ive], Hurts, My Brightest Diamond, The Crystals, Nina Simone and The Magnetic Fields.<ref>{{cite|title=CATHERINE AD - REPRISE: THE COVERS COLLECTION|url=http://guardianmusic.tumblr.com/post/23927306572/catherine-ad-reprise-the-covers-collection|work=http://guardianmusic.tumblr.com/|accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref>
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Davies is also a member of The Dark Flowers "super-group".<ref>{{cite|last=Gourlay|first=Dom|title=Radioland by Dark Flowers album review|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/17420/reviews/4145923|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=17 January 2013}}</ref> The project was started by songwriter and producer Paul Statham in 2009.<ref>{{cite|last=Tuffey|first=Laurie|title=Jim Kerr, Catherine AD, Dot Allison and Paul Statham tell The Quietus about their Sam Shephard-inspired collaborative LP|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/11156-the-dark-flowers-jim-kerr-catherine-ad-dot-allison-paul-statham-interview|publisher=The Quietus|accessdate=24 January 2013}}</ref> She appears alongside vocalist's [[Jim Kerr]], Kate Havnevik, Dot Allison, Peter Murphy, Shelly Poole, Helicopter Girl and Remi Roughe. In an interview with [[Clash (magazine)|Clash]], Davies said "It’s basically a project put together by a guy called Paul Statham who’s a songwriter/producer and he had this idea to make a dark country record, kind like ‘Paris/Texas’ soundtrack."<ref>{{cite|last=Walker-Smart|first=Sam|title=Ones To Watch: Catherine AD|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/ones-to-watch-catherine-ad|publisher=Clash|accessdate=4 January 2012}}</ref>
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Davies also appeared as a backing vocalist on Emmy The Great's debut single ''Secret Circus''.
  
 
== Writing ==
 
== Writing ==
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Davies has a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in [[literature]] and [[queer theory]] from [[University College London]], and has published a book entitled ''Whitman's Queer Children'' about [[epic poetry]] through [[Bloomsbury Publishing]].<ref name="DarkFlowers" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Whitman's Queer Children: America's Homosexual Epics|url=http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/whitmans-queer-children-9781441192622/|publisher=Bloomsbury Group|accessdate=28 June 2012}}</ref>
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Davies has a PhD in literature and queer theory from University College London, and has published a book entitled ''Whitman's Queer Children'' about epic poetry through Bloomsbury Publishing.<ref name="DarkFlowers" /><ref>{{cite|title=Whitman's Queer Children: America's Homosexual Epics|url=http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/whitmans-queer-children-9781441192622/|publisher=Bloomsbury Group|accessdate=28 June 2012}}</ref>
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Davies has written about film-maker David Lynch for the [[NME]],<ref>{{cite|title=The Music Of Twin Peaks Dissected: What Does 'Lynchian' Actually Mean|url=http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-music-of-twin-peaks-dissected-what-does-lynchian-actually-mean|publisher=NME|accessdate=7 Oct 2014}}</ref> and has interviewed [[Tori Amos]]<ref>{{cite|title=Catherine AD meets Tori Amos|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4136866-artist-n-artist--catherine-ad-meets-tori-amos|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=20 May 2009}}</ref> and [[Manic Street Preachers]]<ref>{{cite|title=Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part One|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4137098|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part Two|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4137123|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part Three|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4137164|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref> for [[Drowned in Sound]].
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/catherine-ad-aka-catherine-anne-davies-performs-on-stage-news-photo/144490401 Getty Images]
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* [http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/photo-of-catherine-anne-davies-and-catherine-ad-catherine-news-photo/85112285 Getty Images 2]
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/steveasenjo/albums/72157606606387963 Steve Ascenjo Flickr Gallery]
  
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Davies has written about film-maker [[David Lynch]] for the [[NME]],<ref>{{cite web|title=The Music Of Twin Peaks Dissected: What Does 'Lynchian' Actually Mean|url=http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-music-of-twin-peaks-dissected-what-does-lynchian-actually-mean|publisher=NME|accessdate=7 Oct 2014}}</ref> and has interviewed [[Tori Amos]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Catherine AD meets Tori Amos|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4136866-artist-n-artist--catherine-ad-meets-tori-amos|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=20 May 2009}}</ref> and [[Manic Street Preachers]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part One|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4137098|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part Two|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4137123|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part Three|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4137164|publisher=Drowned in Sound|accessdate=15 June 2009}}</ref> for [[Drowned in Sound]].
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==References==
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Catherine Anne Davies
CatherineAnneDavies.jpg
Background information
Also known as The Anchoress
Origin Glynneath, Wales
Musician information
Genre(s) Indie rock, Pop music
Years active 2013 (2013)–present
Label(s) Kscope (Link), Too Pure (Link)
Associated acts Simple Minds, Paul Draper, Bernard Butler (Suede)
Website(s)
http://www.iamtheanchoress.com



some of this page was taken from the wikipedia article on Catherine here.

Biography

Davies formed The Anchoress in 2013. Paul Draper has co-produced The Anchoress's debut album, Confessions of a Romance Novelist, which was releasef on January 15 2016 via Kscope.[1] [2] A second album will be produced by Bernard Butler.[3][4]

From March to Dec 2015, Davies performed in Simple Minds' live band, contributing additional guitar and keyboards.[5][6] She met Jim Kerr through The Dark Flowers collective.[7] She has also performed live with Ed Harcourt at Glastonbury Festival,[8] as well as Martha Wainwright.[9]

Musical style

Davies has been described by NPR's Ann Powers as "Wales's (much more explicitly feminist) answer to Lana Del Rey."[10] Davies cites Laura Nyro, David Bowie, Tom Waits, Prince, Kate Bush, Harry Nilsson, and The Carpenters as influences.[11]

Solo and Side projects

Association with Paul Draper

Catherine had been approached by Paul Draper after hearing some of her work whilst Catherine was at University, she decided not to go into a career in music until she had at least completed her studies. The two had stayed in touch throughout her studies and then after Catherine completed her Phd she decided to work with Paul on her own works.

She later explained in an interview that Paul understood her desire to retain full creative control and that Paul with his experience as a songwriter/musician/studio engineer in Mansun, and in the studio as a Producer would be perfect for her as Paul would ensure Catherine was in full control delivering her new music. This creative process evolved in to requiring other musicians that both Catherine and Paul would want to work with, both with Catherine's project The Anchoress and Paul's own solo works Spooky Action at a Distance.

Catherine was interviewed by Paul Lester at one of the discussion panels at Mansun Convention 2014 hosted at The Live Rooms in Chester. Here is a video discussing working with Paul.

Mansun Convention video
Catherine discussing collaboration with Paul Draper

Pre The Anchoress

Catherine self-released music under her own name and as Catherine A.D.

In 2009, Davies performed with London Philharmonic Orchestra as an artist-in-residence at London's South Bank Centre.[12][13] Through this role, she wrote with Riz MC and collaborated with Nitin Sawhney.[9][14][15]

Under the abbreviated A.D. guise, Davies released the single Carry Your Heart,[12] and a mini-album entitled Communion.[16] NME described Communion as an "understated but beautiful mini-album" when naming it one of the 20 best "cult/experimental" albums of 2011.[17] She also released a collection covers entitled Reprise.[18] The release featured re-interpretations of songs by Friendly Fires, Sleigh Bells, Nick Drake, Tracy Chapman, Bon Ive], Hurts, My Brightest Diamond, The Crystals, Nina Simone and The Magnetic Fields.[19]

Davies is also a member of The Dark Flowers "super-group".[20] The project was started by songwriter and producer Paul Statham in 2009.[21] She appears alongside vocalist's Jim Kerr, Kate Havnevik, Dot Allison, Peter Murphy, Shelly Poole, Helicopter Girl and Remi Roughe. In an interview with Clash, Davies said "It’s basically a project put together by a guy called Paul Statham who’s a songwriter/producer and he had this idea to make a dark country record, kind like ‘Paris/Texas’ soundtrack."[22]

Davies also appeared as a backing vocalist on Emmy The Great's debut single Secret Circus.

Writing

Davies has a PhD in literature and queer theory from University College London, and has published a book entitled Whitman's Queer Children about epic poetry through Bloomsbury Publishing.[7][23]

Davies has written about film-maker David Lynch for the NME,[24] and has interviewed Tori Amos[25] and Manic Street Preachers[26][27][28] for Drowned in Sound.

External Links

References

  1. ↑ The Anchoress debut album details. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  2. ↑ Listen to 'Popular' By The Anchoress plus debut album details. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  3. ↑ The Anchoress working with Bernard Butler. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  4. ↑ Bernard Butler reveals he's working with The Anchoress. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  5. ↑ Simple Minds: Big Music – behind the scenes. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  6. ↑ Blurred sidelines: meet the musicians who are doctors, gardeners and authors. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Interview for SimpleMinds dot org. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  8. ↑ Ed Harcourt & Catherine AD Collaboration. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Emerging Artist in Residence. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  10. ↑ Musicians You'll Tell Your Friends About In 2015. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
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  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Catherine A.D. talks about the brooding darkness in her Valentine's Day EP. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  13. ↑ Escape Velocity in-depth interview with Catherine AD. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  14. ↑ AllMusic page for 'Sour Times' by Riz MC. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  15. ↑ The Guardian's New Band of The Week. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  16. ↑ 30 Seconds with... Catherine AD. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  17. ↑ The 20 Best Cult/Experimental Albums 2011. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  18. ↑ This Week's Top 5 Music Links. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  19. ↑ CATHERINE AD - REPRISE: THE COVERS COLLECTION. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  20. ↑ Radioland by Dark Flowers album review. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  21. ↑ Jim Kerr, Catherine AD, Dot Allison and Paul Statham tell The Quietus about their Sam Shephard-inspired collaborative LP. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  22. ↑ Ones To Watch: Catherine AD. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  23. ↑ Whitman's Queer Children: America's Homosexual Epics. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  24. ↑ The Music Of Twin Peaks Dissected: What Does 'Lynchian' Actually Mean. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  25. ↑ Catherine AD meets Tori Amos. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  26. ↑ Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part One. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
  27. ↑ Nicky Wire on the Manic Street Preachers' return: Part Two. Retrieved from Missing a domain reference here.
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