St. Vincent returns to Studio Q

When last we saw Annie Clark three years ago, she was on the cusp of stardom, she returns to the cozy confines of Studio Q to talk to guest host Talia Schlanger about her success and what's driven her artistry.
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[@addiejoy6779]

This got so deep, I love the way she interprets these questions! I mean, they're really good questions in the first place, but they're carried by her elaborate, strange answers. And the way she talks, you know that she's genuinely considering things and has so much to say but is just trying to sum it all up. A truly creative, eccentric soul.

[@Ziggy795]

What a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable interview. The interviewer did her research and asked such intelligent questions. So refreshing. And also makes a change as I'm sure Annie is sick of these ignorant, dumb interviewers asking the same shit over and over. This seemed stimulating for her.

[@Firebrand1967]

Annie's pragmatic explanation or reason for her St. Vincent pseudonym was a treat to know. Great interview too!

[@IndigenousPathways]

Talia Schlanger is a terrific host and great interviewer! She created an atmosphere that allowed St Vincent to dive deeply into the subjects at hand to best reveal the nature of this talented and exceptional artist. Thank you!

[@thedemonlilith3445]

16:20 - 17:05 is something I can really relate to. It's very strange, but it was a very strong feeling I had growing up. The last verse/lines of Prince Johnny really hit me when I first listened to it, i love her.

[@wildefoodie]

Talia is my fave guest host so far! What a great interview.

[@rashisdachan]

What a charming human being, she has such a rare beauty and I can watch her laugh forever I feel like If I knew her more personally I'd be so in love with her but other than that amazing interview, well done

[@a.j.vonregensburg2498]

Annie is an intelligent fearless musical source to be experienced.

[@mariaperi6628]

Great great interview...interesting questions and St Vincent..ok she is something else

[@TheTonKee]

her voice is soooo soothing plus her good looks really helps

[@xNienkeH]

Her good looks help her voice sound more soothing??

[@thunder8cat]

Annie Clark is an absolute doll. I am a new big fan. Great music.

[@gradaloo]

Talia Schlanger has to be one of the most intelligent and 'present' interviewers. The vast majority of rock/pop musicians could not begin to answer her questions. These questions, however, were perfect probes to elicit the brilliance, deep thinking, eccentricity and eloquence of Annie Clark. It is so unusual that an outstanding artist can equal their musical expression with verbal expression.

[@avedic]

Annie is such an interesting artist and musician. The thing I love most about her is just how flat-out _weird_ she is...in the best possible sense of the word. True legit weirdness is so rare these days in music. It used to be the norm...but most artists seem to just feign it these days. But Annie is literally _strange_ and utterly abnormal. Again...this is a _positive_ thing in my mind. The worst thing I can imagine being is normal or average...or to be a member of a large group. I'm only interested in singular creative intelligent individuals who demand _more_ of themselves than the average person ever would. Those are the people who move cultural mountains...even if the larger populace don't "get" what they're all about. But I get Annie entirely. She gives me a lot of hope for the future of music.

[@SunnyBear]

Annie is always super sweet and a pleasure to listen to, but I also want to give some props to Talia for a well conducted interview. Although Jian turned out to be a complete asshole and I totally condemn how he treated other people, in purely professional terms, as a host, he's a tough act to follow. I like how you guys at Q has held up the ship. Respect for that, and here's to a radio station who will rise above all that! :)

[@gotf]

I was wondering what happen to Jian and then I read your comment and looked up what happen. Holy shit!!!!! WTF! I assumed he was a nice guy by the way he conducted himself in the interviews. I couldn't have been more wrong.

[@SunnyBear]

gotf Yeah, he tricked all of us. Good journalist, bad person. I never know how to separate the person from the actions at times like these. Or if I even should.

[@gotf]

Yeah it was shocking to me too. He always seemed like a respectful and intelligent guy. I never seen anyone give interviews like him before.

[@BigBangTheory92]

gotf smh you never really know someone like you think you do,

[@gotf]

BigBangTheory92 He was always extremely respectful in his interviews. Especially towards women. Given his on air persona, yeah it was extremely shocking to know what kind of person he was behind closed doors.

[@karlanoriega6213]

Your brain and your ideas are beauty, Annie. I've been watching videos about you for christmas. Arquetipos y artificios... :)

[@Farrrjay]

This was a great interview.. Seriously. It was.

[@TNZ89]

The interviewer is awesome, thanks

[@rbeigh4761]

Wow: Annie Clark is like the love child of Prince and Laurie Anderson. She is weird, strange, beguiling, supremely intelligent, and terrifying all at once. Her ability to describe things and explain herself reminds me of hanging around with astronomers and researchers who dabble at the edges of the known scientific universe. Keep it up Annie, the world needs more of this.

[@daltonlunn1653]

Humble confidence

[@soaribb32]

I think it's easier to see the struggle with endearment when you're past it. Me, I can't say I'm enjoying every step of the way since it feels like walking in a field of thorns...

[@bleysambley]

good interviewer! congrats Talia

[@nicolaspoblete2087]

No kidding! No kidding! No kidding!

[@ripperkillua666]

Great

[@Mitolism]

why did you guys take down her performance from this

[@Renken_]

She returned to her old look? 0.0

[@darinbauer8122]

She typifies so much raw human. In her face I could see Madonna, Julian Moore, and Pat freakin' Schmear. Your guardian angels I guess. Such a punk rock lady...

[@dredotcom25]

can someone please link me to this Grammy speech they reference to? Been lookin for it...

[@belleofkilronan8565]

It's not a speech its a letter. Annie didn't make it to the grammy's

[@dredotcom25]

Praesepe oh okay. is/was it posted somewhere? how does the interviewer know about it? sorry if these r dumb questions, I'm just intrigued

[@belleofkilronan8565]

I saw it on a blog aled ifuckinglovestvincent on tumblr. That's about all I know.

[@dredotcom25]

Praesepe Thanx alot 👍

[@DAABworks]

Where is Prince Johnny?!?

[@QwithTomPower]

It's coming! Totally coming! Tomorrow morning!

[@DAABworks]

Q on CBC Awesome! Thanks!

[@ManinManchester]

Snorting that piece of the Berlin Wall that he's extorted

[@lautaromaldonado2215]

q on cbc where is prince Johnny again??

[@gonzogil123]

2:16min It is called overidentification. The latter she managed.

[@ItaloPlop]

;)

[@walterkasper467]

Boy. Every one wants to know what she thinks. Is it the music.

[@jms6959]

OK, Annie your lip color IS KILLING ME :/

[@bonmot7850]

pato banton looks kind of smudged

[@prox1mately]

pato banton I saw your profile pic and wondered when the hell I wrote this. Not that it's the same on Google, but on Facebook. Like, pretty damn close. xD

[@SC86Canuck]

is she interested in guns/firearms? saw her take a Instagram pic of a gun magazine, and it seemed like she was interested in it. if anybody knows

[@ryboul]

+SC86Canuck probably not, she just posts weird stuff on instagram

[@SC86Canuck]

I hope so, she is from texas or somewhere like that, so it's not impossible. you know how people around there are about guns.

[@ryboul]

well, she is very liberal, queer and a feminist. i think it's different than stereotypical texas human? correct me if i'm wrong, i'm not from states so i might be wrong. you can always ask her on twitter

[@geewhiz23]

Ola Ber you are wrong for all labeling her and inaccurately I must add