Annie plays DJ-sets with Timo Kaukolampi in the US from June 28 through July 5.
Norwegian singer Annie (born Anne Lilia Berge-Strand) is as pop as early Madonna or late Kylie Minogue, yet her hipster credibility puts her just as close to Saint Etienne or Miss Kittin. She first made an impression in 1999 with a juicy Madonna-sampling single called "The Greatest Hit," produced by Tore Andreas Kroknes (aka Erot); its impact wasn't immediate, but through several releases, a few keen club DJs, and word of mouth, it became something of an underground smash. The duo, who became romantically involved as well, recorded another single ("I Will Get On"), but Kroknes' life was taken (at the age of 23) by a heart defect in 2001.
Annie eventually picked herself up and became more involved in Bergen, Norway's club scene than ever. She made some connections and wound up recording a number of tracks with Timo Kaukolampi of Op:L Bastards. The two continued to record some tracks for Annie's own album. The resulting tracks, along with a handful of productions from fellow Norwegians Röyksopp and England's Richard X, formed the basis of Anniemal. Originally released in 2004, the album was picked up for release in the U.S. in June of 2005. (Andy Kellman, All Music Guide)
New York
When: Tuesday, June 28
Where: Hiro Ballroom, New York
and
When: Wednesday, June 29
Where: Scenic, New York
Chicago
When: Thursday, June 30
Where: Sonotheque, 1444 W Chicago
Info: (312) 226-7600
San Francisco
When: Friday, July 1
Where: Mighty, 119 Utah Street
Info: (415) 626-7001
Los Angeles
When: Saturday, July 2
Where: Virgin Sunset Instore, 8000 Sunset Blvd
Info: (323) 650-8666
and
When: Sunday, July 3
Where: Standard Downtown Rooftop, 550 S Flower St
Info: (213) 892-8080
and
When: Tuesday, July 5
Where: Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd level
Info: (323) 817- FILM