Ian Sweet | |
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 Ian Sweet in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Polyvinyl, Hardly Art |
Jilian Medford, better known by her stage name Ian Sweet, is an American indie rock musician from Los Angeles, California. [1]
As Ian Sweet, Medford has released four full-length albums. The first album, Shapeshifter, was released in 2016 via Hardly Art. [2] [3] [4] The album was listed at number 33 on Stereogum 's list of the "50 Best Albums of 2016". [5] Ian Sweet was also listed as one of Stereogum's best new bands of 2016. [6] In 2018, Medford followed up her debut with her second full-length album titled Crush Crusher, also on Hardly Art. [7] [8] [9] The album received a 3.5 out of 5 rating from Rolling Stone . [9]
Medford's third full-length album, Show Me How You Disappear, was released on March 5, 2021. [10]
Studio albums
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