Annie Clark, better known by her stage name, St. Vincent, gives the listener a tour through her personal musical history. She talks about the music that raised and influenced her from age two (Ritchie Valens) through high school (Sonic Youth, Solex, Fiona Apple, Big Black). She also made a mix tape for the Organist featuring some of her current favorites. Listen to it below.

This episode was produced by Jenna Weiss-Berman, Ross Simonini and Andrew Leland. Thanks to Gary Scott, Jenny Radelet, Melissa Morton, Mario Diaz and Miranda Mellis.

NOTE: CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND CERTAIN SITUATIONS THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN.

Banner image: Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent. Photo: Renata Raksha