Episode 221 Little Annie

The Lydian Spin

Little Annie, is an artist known for her diverse creative pursuits. Her career spans across music, painting, poetry, writing, stage acting, and even pastoring. She started her musical journey at the age of 16 with Annie and the Asexuals and later ventured into the UK music scene, collaborating with influential figures like Crass and Rubella Ballet. Under the moniker Annie Anxiety, she blended poetry and music, releasing her first EP Barbed Wire Halo in 1981. Little Annie's musical versatility led her to work with renowned artists like The Wolfgang Press, Current 93, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry. She took a hiatus from music in the '90s to explore painting, becoming known for her vivid and surrealistic artworks. Annie eventually returned to music as Little Annie. Beyond her musical career, she engaged in theater, collaborating with actor Bill Rice and touring with Marc Almond.