Illinois” describes a state and a nation in motion, full of complicated human beings who do bad things and good things.

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Carrie, whom Stevens calls his “star, queen, mystery, nemesis, and muse,” was bipolar and schizophrenic. She drank heavily, and Sufjan’s relationship with her was often scored by abandonment.

Originally released in March 2015, Carrie & Lowell was Stevens’ first studio album since 2010’s The Age of Adz, and would ultimately peak at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, while topping the ...

It doesn't have to be perfect." Azriel tells me, "I strongly believe that everyone’s voice has value, and wish for anyone who thinks they have a 'bad voice' that they can find freedom and pleasure in ...

Once he got going, Legend sought out Stevens, whose music he’d discovered when he was on a judging panel that awarded an industry prize to Stevens’ sprawling 2005 “ Illinois ” LP.

How John Legend and Sufjan Stevens found the ‘emotional wisdom’ in children’s music “I just want to feel pushed in different ways,” John Legend says of his creative process.

One of the first things they ever talked about was Sufjan Stevens ‘ 2005 indie folk concept album “Illinois,” Baker says. “And that wasn’t that we had any agenda.

Sufjan Stevens backstage during the Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert & Gala (2017) Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tibet House US ...

All tickets for the cancelled performance will be refunded at the original point of purchase.” Based on Stevens’ 2005 album Illinois, the musical is directed and choreographed by Justin Peck.