DJ turned singer-songwriter Anya Marina played a special record release gig for Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II at Manhattan's Mercury Lounge this past Tuesday.
Digested as a storybook, Anya's lyrical content and live performance often reflect upon her Russian/Irish upbringing as well as life in Los Angeles. The foundations of SSSPII, a follow up to the 2006 debut Miss Halfway, are folky acoustics which are then layered with Anya's soft and grainy delivery.
The albums 12 tracks include production by Brian Karscig (of Louis XIV) and Britt Daniel (of Spoon), a combination that rounds out an impressive sophomore effort. 
Anya was a pleasant and hilarious host for a light and celebratory evening, it was also the historical Inauguration Day in the United States. Our favorite moments included her deadpan impersonation of Rachel Zoe and her experience trying to assimilate to New York's cold and distant disposition. Anya will continue touring the US with The Virgins and Lissy Trullie and play several dates for Austin Texas' SXSW festival in March.
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