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Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sufjan Stevens: 'I'm not really in any state of mind or any position to go on tour yet'
Sufjan Stevens is doing 'okay' two years after the death of his partner but is not ready to tour. The 49-year-old singer/songwriter was left devastated in April 2023 after his partner Evans Richardson died and he also struggled with ill-health the same year after being diagnosed with the rare neurological condition Guillain-Barré Syndrome. However, Stevens has insisted he is healing and in a 'state of repair and survival' after a difficult few years. He told Vulture: 'I'm okay. Situation normal, all up, kind of a thing. I've had some pretty difficult things happen to me, so I'm in a state of repair and survival. I'm not really in any state of mind or any position to go on tour yet. But I'm starting to see the light. I'm starting to feel a sense of direction toward something meaningful and substantial. I've been focusing on the moment and on things that feel very silly and Zen: serenity and acceptance and duty and stewardship.' He also revealed he is finding comfort in mundane activities. He said: 'It's a lot of gardening and dog-walking and running a small business. I'm the primary owner of [record label] Asthmatic Kitty now because [Stevens' stepdad and label co-founder] Lowell is retired. I have a team of people, but I'm a lot more involved than I used to be. It feels good to have that to occupy my time right now. I'm doing a lot of ordinary, mundane adulting. The other day, I had to get a septic pump replaced. I have had to retile the kitchen and buy some new appliances, and I've got seedlings under grow lights in the garage. I've been working on other people's music this past year, not my own. It feels like my life is in service to other things right now. It's fine and required of me. I'm okay, I'm okay, I'm okay. It's been two years of a s***tshow, but I'm okay.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sufjan Stevens Shares Rare Update on Health amid Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosis: 'I'm in a State of Repair and Survival'
Sufjan Stevens gave a rare health update following his 2023 diagnosis with Guillain-Barré syndrome "I'm okay. Situation normal, all up, kind of a thing," Stevens said in an interview with Vulture Common symptoms of the neurological disorder include weakness, paralysis and severe pain Sufjan Stevens is giving a rare health update. The singer-songwriter, 49, opened up about his health following his 2023 diagnosis with Guillain-Barré syndrome in an interview with Vulture published on Wednesday, May 14. "I'm okay. Situation normal, all up, kind of a thing," Stevens said when asked about his current state. "I've had some pretty difficult things happen to me, so I'm in a state of repair and survival." The "Chicago" singer, who is gearing up to release the 10th anniversary edition of his 2015 album Carrie & Lowell on May 30, explained that his improved health does not mean fans will see him on stage any time soon. "I'm not really in any state of mind or any position to go on tour yet," said Stevens. "But I'm starting to see the light. I'm starting to feel a sense of direction toward something meaningful and substantial. I've been focusing on the moment and on things that feel very silly and Zen: serenity and acceptance and duty and stewardship." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! As for the new routines Stevens has taken on, he names gardening, dog walking and running his independent record company Asthmatic Kitty, which he cofounded with his stepfather Lowell Brams, as a few. "I'm doing a lot of ordinary, mundane adulting," Stevens said, mentioning that he recently had his septic pump replaced and retiled his kitchen, among other home renovations. "I've been working on other people's music this past year, not my own," he continued. "It feels like my life is in service to other things right now. It's fine and required of me. I'm okay, I'm okay, I'm okay. It's been two years of a s---show, but I'm okay." Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that involves the body's immune system attacking the nerves, according to Mayo Clinic. Common symptoms include weakness, paralysis and severe pain. There is no known cure for the syndrome. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. When Stevens announced his diagnosis, he shared a selfie on Instagram of himself sitting in a wheelchair. The "To Be Alone with You" musician said the disorder had caused him to be hospitalized and left him unable to walk. However, he also noted that he was on the path to recovery. "It's a slow process, but they say I will 'recover,' it just takes a lot of time, patience, and hard work," Stevens wrote in the caption. "Most people who have GBS learn to walk again on their own within a year, so I am hopeful. I'm only in my second week of rehab but it is going really well and I am working really hard to get back on my feet. I'm committed to getting better, I'm in good spirits, and I'm surrounded by a really great team." The Grammy nominee also told Vulture about his experience with grief following the death of his late partner, Evans Richardson, in April 2023. "I felt like I had fewer f---- to give about anything or anyone after that," Stevens said. "Life is short. You got to just be true and honest and real. That's what death does to you." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sufjan Stevens Releases 'Death with Dignity' Demo Ahead of Carrie & Lowell Reissue: Stream
The post Sufjan Stevens Releases 'Death with Dignity' Demo Ahead of Carrie & Lowell Reissue: Stream appeared first on Consequence. To preview the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of his album Carrie & Lowell, Sufjan Stevens has released the demo to album's opening track, 'Death with Dignity.' With a similar arrangement to the finished version on the 2015 album, the demo for 'Death with Dignity' strips back the song's polished sound for something more raw. Without doubling, Stevens' voice is more intimate, almost bare, gently easing into his upper register coo as it introduces the album's themes of time and loss. Throughout, the plucked arpeggios and piano interludes fill the sonic space with a nostalgic feel. Watch the newly-released lyric video for 'Death with Dignity (Demo)' below. Due on May 30th via Asthmatic Kitty, the 10th anniversary reissue of Carrie & Lowell was announced last month with the release of another Stevens demo, 'Mystery of Love.' Upon arrival, the new edition will include 40 minutes of bonus material, consisting of more demos and outtakes. It will also include a 40-page book of family photos, artwork, drawings, and more. Pre-orders for the Carrie & Lowell (10th Anniversary Edition) are now ongoing. The original Carrie & Lowell was released 10 years ago last month, and was recognized by Consequence at the time as the 2nd best album of 2015. Stevens released his most recent studio album, Javelin, two years ago, dedicating it to his late partner Evans Richardson. It also earned our praise, placing 3rd on our rundown of the best albums of 2023. Last fall, he collaborated with John Legend on the children's album My Favorite Dream. Popular Posts LAPD Releases Body Cam Footage of Shooting Involving Weezer Bassist's Wife Jillian Lauren Katy Perry Goes Viral for Cringe Choreography at "Lifetimes Tour" Kickoff Phish Snubbed by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Despite Winning Fan Vote Jack Black's Minecraft Song "Steve's Lava Chicken" Sets Billboard Record for Shortest Hot 100 Hit Bruno Mars Adds New Dates to His Eternal Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 Class: The White Stripes, OutKast, Soundgarden & More Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
