Welcome to the next installment of Behind the Song, the illustrated series where I talk to artists and get the backstory to your next favorite song. While on tour a few years ago in Portland, Annie Hart of Au Revoir Simone planted the first seeds of what would become her stunning debut solo album Hard To Be Still. I caught up with Annie last month after her fantastic and fun-loving performance (dancing in the crowd included) at Bottom of the Hill. She was joined by tour opener, the captivating singer-songwriter Madeline Kenney of Oakland. Annie shared some of her adventures with [...]