Review Song Of The Day From the Sidelines to the Spotlight June 29, 2007 • After stints as a member of The Dambuilders and Those Bastard Souls, Joan Wasser is finally attracting attention with her own spellbinding voice front and center.
Studio Sessions Joan as Police Woman: 'To Survive' Alone WNYC Radio June 13, 2008 • Joan Wasser spent the 1990s as an alt-rocker and backup violinist in various bands. But when she started performing as Joan as Police Woman, she developed a knack for punk-informed soul. Hear an interview and stripped-down in-studio performance. Listen Now Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/91473888/91450252" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Concerts Crowded House, Joan as Police Woman in Concert XPN August 10, 2007 • The Australian band Crowded House recorded some of the most appealing pop-rock singles of the late '80s and early '90s, before breaking up in 1996. Now reunited, the band headlines a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia, with opener Joan as Police Woman. Crowded House in concert on XPN Live Fridays - 08/10/2007 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12610601/12687700" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Second Stage Joan as Police Woman: 'Eternal Flame' August 14, 2007 • Joan as Police Woman is the solo project of Joan Wasser, who was previously (un)known as a talented violinist with Antony and the Johnsons and Rufus Wainwright. Now "as Police Woman," she adds piano and guitar to her arsenal, creating an enormously memorable album.
All Songs Considered Dan Deacon, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent August 16, 2007 • Sufjan Stevens singer goes solo: St. Vincent; Soulful rock from Joan as Policewoman; Australian jazz bassist Tal Wilkenfeld. Dan Deacon, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15965270/15965273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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