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Annie
Annie
	Annie performing in 2009
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Birth name	Anne Lilia Berge Strand
Born	21 November 1977 (age 47); Trondheim, Norway
Origin	Bergen, Norway
Genres	Electropop; synth-pop;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter; record producer; DJ;
Years active	1993–present
Labels	679; Island; Pleasure Masters; Totally; Smalltown Supersound;
Website	www.annieofficial.com

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Anne Lilia Berge Strand (born 21 November 1977),^[4]^[5] known professionally as Annie, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ. She began her recording career in 1999 with the underground hit single "The Greatest Hit" and gained international acclaim, particularly from music bloggers, for her debut album Anniemal (2004).

After completing secondary school, Annie started DJing in Bergen, where she met house producer and soon-to-be boyfriend Tore Kroknes. In 1999, Annie and Kroknes released the single "The Greatest Hit", which sold out in two days and became popular in Norwegian and British nightclubs. Before Annie and Kroknes could release an album, Kroknes died from a congenital heart defect in 2001. Annie went on to sign a record deal with Britain's 679 Recordings in 2003, releasing her debut album Anniemal in 2004, for which she received widespread critical acclaim and several Norwegian music awards. She released her second studio album, Don't Stop, on the Smalltown Supersound label in 2009. Annie lives in Berlin.

Annie has been described as "a pop singer with credibility, an indie artist with one eye on the dancefloor"^[6] and as "the Norwegian Kylie".^[7] Annie describes her music as "pop with strange edges".^[6]

Early life

Annie was born in Trondheim, Norway, and was raised in the coastal town of Kristiansand.^[8]^{[disputed – discuss]} Annie's father, a church organist, died of cancer when Annie was 7. After a series of moves, Annie and her mother, a teacher of English and religion, moved to Norway's second largest city Bergen when Annie was 13.^[7] By this time, Annie sang in choirs.^[9]

At age 16, Annie and a group of friends formed Suitcase, an indie rock band. Suitcase only performed once, before a panel of judges for a music competition where they did not reach the finals.^[10] A few years after Suitcase's inception, Annie left the band because "the other members wanted to make trip hop."^[11]

Annie attended secondary school until around 1997, when she began to DJ around Bergen, getting acquainted with members of the Bergen music scene. During this time she met producer Mikal Tellé, owner of the Bergen-based Tellé record label, and Norwegian house producer Tore Andreas Kroknes, known professionally as DJ Erot.

Music career

1999–2002: "Greatest Hit"

Annie and Kroknes became romantically involved, and began to collaborate musically. Annie's talent for writing melodies and vocals worked well with Kroknes's production skills.^[12] Annie launched her solo singing career in 1999 with the single "Greatest Hit". The song was recorded after Annie played Madonna's song "Everybody" for Kroknes, who was experiencing a creative block at the time. Kroknes sampled the song, and Annie started to sing a melody to it. They recorded and released the song under the Tellé label. The song saw a limited release of 500 7-inch singles, which sold out in two days. "Greatest Hit" became an underground club hit in Norway and the United Kingdom, and Annie received offers for record contracts.^[13] Annie reflects that she and Kroknes had recorded the song "for fun", but with the success of the single, Annie says, "I realized that I could actually make a living out of this."^[12]

Annie and Kroknes made plans to release an album and began recording "I Will Get On" in 2000. However, Kroknes, who was born with a degenerative heart condition, fell ill near the end of 2000 and was hospitalized repeatedly. In April 2001, Kroknes died of complications from his heart condition at the age of 23.^[9]^[14] Annie told Clubbing Magazine:

"After that, I was so depressed I just wasn't able to do anything. I stayed at home, away from everyone, completely in my own world. I wanted to make the album with Tore—that was the plan. After he died I just didn't think I had the heart. But then I thought, 'Right, you're really depressed now but you have to make this album. Tore would be quite pissed off if you just stopped doing anything.'"^[1]

After a hiatus from music, Annie returned to DJing and songwriting in late 2001, running a club night called Pop Till You Drop at the Agora nightclub in Bergen with DJ friend Fröken Blytt. Among the music acts booked for Pop Till You Drop were Peaches, DJ Adam Mac, and Finnish DJ Timo Kaukolampi of Op:l Bastards.^[15] Annie later DJed at Kaukolampi's own nightclub in Helsinki and lent her vocals to some Op:l Bastards tracks.^[9]

2003–2005: Anniemal

Annie was signed to British label 679 Recordings in March 2003. Annie recorded the track "Kiss Me" with Kaukolampi, and was approached by Richard X to record vocals for the track "Just Friends" on Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1, released in August 2003. In return, he and Hannah Robinson co-wrote "Chewing Gum" and "Me Plus One" for Annie.^[16] Annie and Richard X continued to work together, releasing the single "Chewing Gum" in Annie's name in September 2004. The track was named single of the week by NME soon after its release,^[17] and charted in the UK at number 25.

Annie performing at BIT Teatergarasjen for Bergenfest in May 2005

Later that year, Annie released her debut CD Anniemal, collaborating with Timo Kaukolampi, Richard X, and fellow Norwegians Röyksopp. The album featured "The Greatest Hit", "Chewing Gum", and the album's second single "Heartbeat". The song, produced by Röyksopp, was voted number one on Pitchfork's Top 50 Singles of 2004 list, before the song was officially released. "Chewing Gum" held the number-eleven spot on that same list.^[18] "Heartbeat" was remixed by Canadian electronic duo MSTRKRFT in 2005.

In 2005, Annie won several awards for her work, including Best Pop Album and Best Newcomer at the Norwegian Alarm Awards. "Chewing Gum" had also been nominated for Song of the Year. In addition, Annie won the Best Newcomer award at the prestigious Spellemannprisen. Annie's 5 February performance at the Alarm Awards was one of the first live performances of her solo career.^[19]

Annie toured around the world in 2005 to promote Anniemal, including a brief stint opening for Saint Etienne,^[20] to whom she had sent a demo tape while still in Suitcase in 1996. Annie performed at sold out club venues in the United States in 2005, and returned to the US later that year.

In 2005, Annie released a DJ mix album as part of !K7's DJ-Kicks series. Around this time, she began a record label called Totally, with Timo Kaukolampi, and planned to release a 12-inch single with Datarock.^[21] She also provided vocals for the Teddybears track "Yours to Keep"^[22] as well as the Ercola track "Follow Me",^[23] and re-recorded her songs "Chewing Gum" and "Heartbeat" in Simlish for The Sims 2: Nightlife's Danish and Norwegian versions.

2006–2010: Don't Stop

In January 2007, Annie signed an international deal with Island Records, owned by Universal Music Group. She had planned to release her second album, Don't Stop, in September 2008, preceded by the Richard X-produced single "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me", after she finished touring on the Popjustice Wonky Pop Tour.^[24]^[25] In November 2008, Annie announced that due to internal problems within the label, she had decided to part ways with Island Records;^[26] in interviews following the eventual release of Don't Stop, Annie explained that her original A&R agent at the label, Nick Gatfield, left to join EMI UK, and Annie left the label because her new agent was not enthusiastic about her work.^[2] Although this left her second album's future uncertain, she retained legal control over the songs she recorded during her contracted period with the label.^[27] Verdens Gang suggested that the split with the label was precipitated by the poor chart performance of "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me",^[28] which charted at number 54 in the UK. Don't Stop leaked in its original incarnation in 2008.^{[citation needed]}

After her departure from Island Records, Annie released a new single, "Anthonio", via producer Richard X's Pleasure Masters label in May 2009. The song tells the story of a holiday affair between Annie and the title character; Annie described the song as "the ultimate summer track".^[29]

In August 2009, Pitchfork announced that Don't Stop would be released via independent label Smalltown Supersound and Annie's own label Totally Records.^[30] It came out in the UK on 19 October 2009 and in the US on 17 November.^[30]^[31] Don't Stop includes collaborations with former collaborators Richard X and Timo Kaukolampi, as well as British producers Xenomania and Paul Epworth. The album's release was preceded by two digital singles: "Songs Remind Me of You", a Richard X production,^[32] and "My Love Is Better", which was produced by Xenomania and features guitar from Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand.^[33] The latter initially featured backing vocals by British pop group Girls Aloud, but their record label intervened.^[34]^[35]

Annie co-wrote Mini Viva's debut single "Left My Heart in Tokyo", released in September 2009 and produced by Xenomania.

2010–2020: The A&R EP / Endless Vacation EP

In October 2010, Xenomania's News Blog reported that Annie was back in the studio recording her follow-up to 2009's "Don't Stop". Annie started recording in August 2010 with Brian Higgins at Xenomania's studios in Kent, England.^[36] During 2010, she also contributed vocals to the song "Crazy for You" by New York electro duo Designer Drugs (who remixed her track "Anthonio") for their debut album Hardcore/Softcore, released in February 2011 and to "Alien Summer" by French producer The Toxic Avenger, for their album Angst released on 18 May 2011. By the second half of 2011, Annie began working on The Night Within Us!, an EP that was slated for an early 2012 release. The Skatebård-produced title track and soon-to-be single "The Night Within", is the theme song for an homonymous short film by Hildegunn Waerness and part of an interdisciplinary project by Norwegian artist Bjarne Melgaard. The installation and set of paintings, exhibited on the Guido W. Baudach gallery in Berlin from 26 November 2011 to 25 February 2012, are based on the lyrics and theme of the song, which "deal with love and loss", and capture "the existential need for human tenderness, trust and partnership on one hand, and the painful realisation of lies, deceit and abandonment", all of which have been somewhat present on Melgaard's work. A video has been done for the song, based almost entirely on the exhibition.^[37]

Annie released the single "Tubestops and Lonely Hearts" on 26 April 2013.^[38] The track is a "song for the dance floor", and is "inspired by the rave scene in Bergen".^[39]

The A&R EP was released on 29 July 2013, and features the single "Back Together".

On 7 February 2014, Annie released "Russian Kiss", a song with Bjarne Melgaard and Richard X, which condemns Russia's anti-gay laws.^[40]

On 20 and 21 August 2014, Annie was a guest member of the jury on Idol Norway.^[41]

On 16 October 2015, Annie released an EP entitled Endless Vacation.^[42]

2020–present: Dark Hearts and Neon Nights

On 19 June 2020, Annie announced her third studio album and first new LP in 11 years, Dark Hearts. Describing the ambiance of the album, Annie said the LP is "the soundtrack to a film that doesn't exist."^[43] The first single from the album, "American Cars", was released on the same day. Dark Hearts, produced by Stefan Storm of the Swedish synth-pop duo the Sound of Arrows, was self-released through Annie's Anniemelody label on 16 October 2020. The second single from the album, "The Bomb", was released on 17 July 2020.

In July 2021, Annie announced the release of the EP Neon Nights featuring the already released titled track and a cover of the Jesus and Mary Chain's song "Just Like Honey".^[44]

In 2023, Annie worked with Alan Braxe to release a joint single, “Never Coming Back", which was included on the 2023 reissue of his compilation album, The Upper Cuts.^[45] Braxe and Annie last collaborated on a 2005 remix of “Heartbeat” that appeared on the UK CD Single #1 and US CD maxi single, alongside other formats.

On 29 August 2024, Annie released her first trance-influenced single, "The Sky is Blue".^[46] The B-side to the 12" Picture Disc vinyl release includes the song in Annie's native Norwegian "Himmelen er Blå" and "The Sky is Blue (Extended Club Mix)".^[47]

Personal life

Annie lives in Berlin,^[48] where she moved after being evicted from the apartment in Bergen she was living in because it was going to be turned into a hotel.^[49] She owned a cat named Joey, whom she named after both Joey Ramone and Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block.^[9] Joey died on 29 January 2010.^[50] Annie is an avid reader and follows global politics. She is friends with musician Peaches. Her musical influences include Madonna, Saint Etienne, the Pet Shop Boys, and Kate Bush.^[35] She has a green belt in karate.^[51]

Discography

Anniemal (2004)
Don't Stop (2009)
Dark Hearts (2020)

References

^ ^a ^b Almind, Christian (October 2004). "Annie – The Chewing Gum Girl". Clubbing Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ ^a ^b "Annie on Her Second Album, Don't Stop". Elle. 25 November 2009. Archived from the original on 1 December 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2009.
^ Hyclak, Anna (28 October 2010). "Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week". Spin. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
^ Skogrand, Merete (6 May 2010). "Låta til norske Annie spilles i «Sex and the City 2»" [The song by Norwegian Annie is played in 'Sex and the City 2']. Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
^ Kellman, Andy. "Annie". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
^ ^a ^b "'Chewing Gum' girl Annie is oh so cool". Yorkshire Evening Post. 16 April 2008. Archived from the original on 15 July 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ ^a ^b West, Naomi (3 March 2005). "A fjord fiesta with the Norwegian Kylie". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Gjersøe, Jørn (4 January 2006). "Annie på Rolling Stone-liste" [Annie on the Rolling Stone list] (in Norwegian). NRK. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Ely, Suzanne (1 June 2005). "Anniemal Magnetism". Baltimore City Paper. Archived from the original on 12 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ "Annie". SFburning. 2005. Archived from the original on 29 July 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ "Annie: Pop Til You Drop". MTVe. 20 October 2004. Archived from the original on 3 January 2005. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Anne Lilia Bergen-Strand – Annie" (PDF). Scandinavian Press. Fall 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Rosen, Jody (1 May 2005). "Much Ado About Annie". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Flynn, Paul (23 January 2005). "Flash-forward". The Observer. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Slomowicz, Ron. "Annie Interview". About.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
^ Draper, Jimmy (29 June – 4 July 2005). "Norwegian would". San Francisco Bay Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 July 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Pettersen, Tomas (6 August 2004). "Annie's "Chewing Gum" single of the week in NME". MIC Norway. Archived from the original on 12 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Plagenhoef, Scott (30 December 2004). "Top 50 Singles of 2004". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Pettersen, Tomas (3 February 2005). "Annie's heartbeat". MIC Norway. Archived from the original on 12 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Pettersen, Tomas (26 May 2005). "Annie Announces US DJ Tour". MIC Norway. Archived from the original on 11 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Sylvester, Nick (20 June 2005). "Interviews: Annie". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
^ Raposa, David (14 July 2006). "Teddybears: "Yours to Keep [ft. Neneh Cherry and Annie]"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 August 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2007.
^ "Ercola ft. Daniella: Follow Me". Hyperactive. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
^ "Annie gets Girls, Franz". Teletext Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Pedersen, Bernt (27 December 2007). "Annie kommer tilbake" [Annie is coming back]. Dagsavisen (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 10 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Annie (26 November 2008). "Snow/elephantman& off the island". Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2009 – via Myspace.
^ Thiessen, Brock (6 January 2009). "Annie explains release delay, toys with possible double album". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Talseth, Thomas (4 October 2008). "Hetser Norge i svensk presse" [Norway is hot in the Swedish press]. Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
^ Balls, David (7 May 2009). "What's going on with Annie then?". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 11 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
^ ^a ^b Dombal, Ryan (12 August 2009). "Annie's Don't Stop finally coming out". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Annie (17 August 2009). "SonGS REMIND ME OF YOU..." Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2009 – via Myspace.
^ "Annie: Songs Remind Me of You available on iTunes". Smalltown Supersound. 17 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Mackenzie, Malcolm (7 July 2008). "Annie is the latest Scandinavian star giving Robyn a run for her Kroner". The London Paper. Retrieved 26 July 2008. ^{[dead link‍]}
^ Robinson, Peter (1 May 2008). "Annie's new album: it's extraordinarily good". Popjustice. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
^ ^a ^b Pedder, Alan (13 August 2009). "words in edgeways with annie". Wears the Trousers. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
^ "New Annie album in 2011; new single out soon". Xenomania News. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
^ "The Night Within Us!". Galerie Guido W. Baudach. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
^ "Annie – Tube Stops and Lonely Hearts". Pretty Much Amazing. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
^ "Annie Videos". AnnieMelody.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
^ Battan, Carrie (7 February 2014). "Video: Annie's Anti-Putin/Pro-Gay Rights Protest Song "Russian Kiss"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 10 February 2014.
^ "Annie in the Idol Norway jury". AnnieMelody.com. 20 August 2014. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
^ "Annie – 'Cara Mia'". Popjustice. 29 September 2015. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
^ Yoo, Noah (19 June 2020). "Annie Announces First New Album in 11 Years, Shares New Song "American Cars": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
^ Neale, Matthew (11 July 2021). "Listen to Annie's pop take on The Jesus and Mary Chain's "Just Like Honey"". NME Australia. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
^ Tafoya, Harry. "The French touch veteran and Norwegian singer reunite for a nimble disco single that functions as stone-cold put down". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
^ DeVille, Chris (30 August 2024). "Annie Shares New Single "The Sky Is Blue": Listen". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
^ "Annie - The Sky is Blue 12 Picture Disc". Annie - Official Store. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
^ Brinton, Jessica (17 August 2008). "The new wave of female pop artists: Santogold, Lykke Li and Camille". The Times. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
^ Daw, Robbie (17 November 2009). "The Idolator Interview: Annie". Idolator. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
^ Annie [@annieponannie] (29 January 2010). "is sad. My lovely cat JOEY passed away today. She felt asleep in my arms at the doctors. she was suffering from a tumour in the lungs." (Tweet). Retrieved 21 February 2013 – via Twitter.
^ Williams, Andrew (14 July 2008). "Annie talks about suicide track". Metro. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2009.

External links

Awards
Preceded by Julian Berntzen	Recipient of the Newcomer Spellemannprisen 2004	Succeeded by Marthe Valle

[ClubbingMag-1] Almind, Christian (October 2004). "Annie – The Chewing Gum Girl". Clubbing Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[ElleSecond-2] "Annie on Her Second Album, Don't Stop". Elle. 25 November 2009. Archived from the original on 1 December 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2009.

[3] Hyclak, Anna (28 October 2010). "Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week". Spin. Retrieved 30 July 2015.

[4] Skogrand, Merete (6 May 2010). "Låta til norske Annie spilles i «Sex and the City 2»" [The song by Norwegian Annie is played in 'Sex and the City 2']. Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.

[5] Kellman, Andy. "Annie". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 November 2017.

[autogenerated1-6] "'Chewing Gum' girl Annie is oh so cool". Yorkshire Evening Post. 16 April 2008. Archived from the original on 15 July 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[Fjord-7] West, Naomi (3 March 2005). "A fjord fiesta with the Norwegian Kylie". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[8] Gjersøe, Jørn (4 January 2006). "Annie på Rolling Stone-liste" [Annie on the Rolling Stone list] (in Norwegian). NRK. Retrieved 11 July 2022.

[citypaper-9] Ely, Suzanne (1 June 2005). "Anniemal Magnetism". Baltimore City Paper. Archived from the original on 12 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[10] "Annie". SFburning. 2005. Archived from the original on 29 July 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[11] "Annie: Pop Til You Drop". MTVe. 20 October 2004. Archived from the original on 3 January 2005. Retrieved 11 July 2022.

[nordicway.com-12] "Anne Lilia Bergen-Strand – Annie" (PDF). Scandinavian Press. Fall 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[13] Rosen, Jody (1 May 2005). "Much Ado About Annie". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[14] Flynn, Paul (23 January 2005). "Flash-forward". The Observer. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[15] Slomowicz, Ron. "Annie Interview". About.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2009.

[16] Draper, Jimmy (29 June – 4 July 2005). "Norwegian would". San Francisco Bay Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 July 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[17] Pettersen, Tomas (6 August 2004). "Annie's "Chewing Gum" single of the week in NME". MIC Norway. Archived from the original on 12 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[18] Plagenhoef, Scott (30 December 2004). "Top 50 Singles of 2004". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[19] Pettersen, Tomas (3 February 2005). "Annie's heartbeat". MIC Norway. Archived from the original on 12 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[20] Pettersen, Tomas (26 May 2005). "Annie Announces US DJ Tour". MIC Norway. Archived from the original on 11 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[21] Sylvester, Nick (20 June 2005). "Interviews: Annie". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 July 2022.

[22] Raposa, David (14 July 2006). "Teddybears: "Yours to Keep [ft. Neneh Cherry and Annie]"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 August 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2007.

[23] "Ercola ft. Daniella: Follow Me". Hyperactive. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2011.

[24] "Annie gets Girls, Franz". Teletext Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[25] Pedersen, Bernt (27 December 2007). "Annie kommer tilbake" [Annie is coming back]. Dagsavisen (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 10 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[26] Annie (26 November 2008). "Snow/elephantman& off the island". Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2009 – via Myspace.

[27] Thiessen, Brock (6 January 2009). "Annie explains release delay, toys with possible double album". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[vg_sonic-28] Talseth, Thomas (4 October 2008). "Hetser Norge i svensk presse" [Norway is hot in the Swedish press]. Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2009.

[29] Balls, David (7 May 2009). "What's going on with Annie then?". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 11 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.

[release-30] Dombal, Ryan (12 August 2009). "Annie's Don't Stop finally coming out". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[31] Annie (17 August 2009). "SonGS REMIND ME OF YOU..." Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2009 – via Myspace.

[32] "Annie: Songs Remind Me of You available on iTunes". Smalltown Supersound. 17 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[33] Mackenzie, Malcolm (7 July 2008). "Annie is the latest Scandinavian star giving Robyn a run for her Kroner". The London Paper. Retrieved 26 July 2008. ^{[dead link‍]}

[34] Robinson, Peter (1 May 2008). "Annie's new album: it's extraordinarily good". Popjustice. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2008.

[wearsthetrousers-35] Pedder, Alan (13 August 2009). "words in edgeways with annie". Wears the Trousers. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2009.

[36] "New Annie album in 2011; new single out soon". Xenomania News. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2013.

[37] "The Night Within Us!". Galerie Guido W. Baudach. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2013.

[38] "Annie – Tube Stops and Lonely Hearts". Pretty Much Amazing. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2020.

[39] "Annie Videos". AnnieMelody.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.

[40] Battan, Carrie (7 February 2014). "Video: Annie's Anti-Putin/Pro-Gay Rights Protest Song "Russian Kiss"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 10 February 2014.

[41] "Annie in the Idol Norway jury". AnnieMelody.com. 20 August 2014. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

[42] "Annie – 'Cara Mia'". Popjustice. 29 September 2015. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.

[43] Yoo, Noah (19 June 2020). "Annie Announces First New Album in 11 Years, Shares New Song "American Cars": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 June 2020.

[44] Neale, Matthew (11 July 2021). "Listen to Annie's pop take on The Jesus and Mary Chain's "Just Like Honey"". NME Australia. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

[45] Tafoya, Harry. "The French touch veteran and Norwegian singer reunite for a nimble disco single that functions as stone-cold put down". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 September 2023.

[46] DeVille, Chris (30 August 2024). "Annie Shares New Single "The Sky Is Blue": Listen". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

[47] "Annie - The Sky is Blue 12 Picture Disc". Annie - Official Store. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

[48] Brinton, Jessica (17 August 2008). "The new wave of female pop artists: Santogold, Lykke Li and Camille". The Times. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2009.

[49] Daw, Robbie (17 November 2009). "The Idolator Interview: Annie". Idolator. Retrieved 7 February 2012.

[50] Annie [@annieponannie] (29 January 2010). "is sad. My lovely cat JOEY passed away today. She felt asleep in my arms at the doctors. she was suffering from a tumour in the lungs." (Tweet). Retrieved 21 February 2013 – via Twitter.

[51] Williams, Andrew (14 July 2008). "Annie talks about suicide track". Metro. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2009.

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-| name            = Annie
+| name              = Annie
-| image           = Flickr - moses namkung - Annie-2.jpg
+| image             = Flickr - moses namkung - Annie-2.jpg
-| caption         = Annie performing at Popscene in [[San Francisco]], November 2009
+| caption           = Annie performing in 2009
-| birth_name      = Anne Lilia Berge Strand
+| birth_name        = Anne Lilia Berge Strand
-| birth_date      = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|21}}
+| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|21}}
-| birth_place     = [[Trondheim]], Norway
+| birth_place       = [[Trondheim]], Norway
-| origin          = [[Bergen]], Norway
+| origin            = [[Bergen]], Norway
-| genre           = {{hlist|[[Electropop]]<ref name=ClubbingMag/><ref name=ElleSecond/>|[[synth-pop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Hyclak |first=Anna |url=http://www.spin.com/2010/10/terrific-twitter-trio-week-43/ |title=Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |date=28 October 2010 |access-date=30 July 2015}}</ref>}}
+| genre             = {{hlist|[[Electropop]]<ref name=ClubbingMag /><ref name=ElleSecond />|[[synth-pop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Hyclak |first=Anna |url=http://www.spin.com/2010/10/terrific-twitter-trio-week-43/ |title=Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |date=28 October 2010 |access-date=30 July 2015}}</ref>}}
-| occupation      = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer|DJ}}
+| occupation        = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer|DJ}}
-| years_active    = 1993–present
+| years_active      = 1993–present
-| label           = {{hlist|[[679 Artists|679]]|[[Island Records|Island]]|Pleasure Masters|Totally|[[Smalltown Supersound]]}}
+| label             = {{hlist|[[679 Artists|679]]|[[Island Records|Island]]|Pleasure Masters|Totally|[[Smalltown Supersound]]}}
+| website           = {{URL|https://www.annieofficial.com/}}
-| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[MSTRKRFT]]|[[Xenomania]]|[[Florrie]]}}
-| website         = {{URL|anniemelody.com}}
 }}
-'''Anne Lilia Berge "Annie" Strand''' (born 21 November 1977)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/lata-til-norske-annie-spilles-i-sex-and-the-city-2/65094754|title=Låta til norske Annie spilles i "Sex and the City 2"|date=6 May 2010|newspaper=[[Dagbladet]]|access-date=20 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Andy |last=Kellman |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/annie-mn0001398687/biography|title=Annie|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=20 November 2017}}</ref> is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, DJ and record producer. Annie began her recording career in 1999 with the underground hit single "[[The Greatest Hit (song)|The Greatest Hit]]" and gained international acclaim, particularly from music bloggers, for her debut album ''[[Anniemal]]'' (2004).
+'''Anne Lilia Berge Strand''' (born 21 November 1977),<ref>{{cite news|last=Skogrand|first=Merete|url=https://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/lata-til-norske-annie-spilles-i-sex-and-the-city-2/65094754|title=Låta til norske Annie spilles i «Sex and the City 2»|trans-title=The song by Norwegian Annie is played in 'Sex and the City 2'|date=6 May 2010|newspaper=[[Dagbladet]]|language=no|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201031250/https://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/lata-til-norske-annie-spilles-i-sex-and-the-city-2/65094754|archive-date=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Andy |last=Kellman |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/annie-mn0001398687/biography|title=Annie|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=20 November 2017}}</ref> known professionally as '''Annie''', is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ. She began her recording career in 1999 with the underground hit single "[[The Greatest Hit (song)|The Greatest Hit]]" and gained international acclaim, particularly from music bloggers, for her debut album ''[[Anniemal]]'' (2004).
-After completing secondary school, Annie started DJing in [[Bergen]], where she met house producer and soon-to-be boyfriend Tore Kroknes. In 1999, Annie and Kroknes released the single "The Greatest Hit", which sold out in two days and became popular in Norwegian and British nightclubs. Before Annie and Kroknes could release an album, Kroknes died from a congenital heart defect in 2001. Annie went on to sign a record deal with Britain's [[679 Artists|679 Recordings]] in 2003, releasing her debut album ''Anniemal'' in 2004, for which she received widespread critical acclaim and several Norwegian music awards.
+After completing secondary school, Annie started DJing in [[Bergen]], where she met house producer and soon-to-be boyfriend Tore Kroknes. In 1999, Annie and Kroknes released the single "The Greatest Hit", which sold out in two days and became popular in Norwegian and British nightclubs. Before Annie and Kroknes could release an album, Kroknes died from a congenital heart defect in 2001. Annie went on to sign a record deal with Britain's [[679 Artists|679 Recordings]] in 2003, releasing her debut album ''Anniemal'' in 2004, for which she received widespread critical acclaim and several Norwegian music awards. She released her second studio album, ''[[Don't Stop (Annie album)|Don't Stop]]'', on the [[Smalltown Supersound]] label in 2009. Annie lives in Berlin.
-Annie has been described as "a pop singer with credibility, an indie artist with one eye on the dancefloor"<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web | title = 'Chewing Gum' girl Annie is oh so cool| work = [[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | publisher = [[Yorkshire Post Newspapers]] | date = 16 April 2008 | url = http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/music-gigs/39Chewing-Gum39-girl-Annie-is.3987484.jp| access-date =10 September 2009 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080715123821/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/music-gigs/39Chewing-Gum39-girl-Annie-is.3987484.jp |archive-date = 15 July 2008}}</ref> and as "the Norwegian [[Kylie Minogue|Kylie]]".<ref name=Fjord/> Annie describes her music as "pop with strange edges".<ref name=autogenerated1/>
+Annie has been described as "a pop singer with credibility, an indie artist with one eye on the dancefloor"<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web | title = 'Chewing Gum' girl Annie is oh so cool| work = [[Yorkshire Evening Post]] | date = 16 April 2008 | url = http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/music-gigs/39Chewing-Gum39-girl-Annie-is.3987484.jp| access-date =10 September 2009 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080715123821/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/music-gigs/39Chewing-Gum39-girl-Annie-is.3987484.jp |archive-date = 15 July 2008}}</ref> and as "the Norwegian [[Kylie Minogue|Kylie]]".<ref name=Fjord /> Annie describes her music as "pop with strange edges".<ref name=autogenerated1 />
+== Early life ==
-Annie released her second studio album, ''[[Don't Stop (Annie album)|Don't Stop]]'', on the [[Smalltown Supersound]] label on 19 October 2009. Annie lives in Berlin.
+Annie was born in [[Trondheim]], Norway, and was raised in the coastal town of [[Kristiansand]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Gjersøe | first = Jørn | title = Annie på Rolling Stone-liste | trans-title = Annie on the Rolling Stone list | language = no | publisher = [[NRK]] | date=4 January 2006 | url = https://www.nrk.no/kultur/annie-pa-rolling-stone-liste-1.862960 | access-date =11 July 2022}}</ref>{{disputed-inline|date=August 2024}} Annie's father, a church organist, died of cancer when Annie was 7. After a series of moves, Annie and her mother, a teacher of English and religion, moved to Norway's second largest city [[Bergen]] when Annie was 13.<ref name=Fjord>{{cite web | last = West | first = Naomi | title = A fjord fiesta with the Norwegian Kylie |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] | date=3 March 2005 | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandjazzmusic/3638113/A-fjord-fiesta-with-the-Norwegian-Kylie.html | access-date =10 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112030405/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandjazzmusic/3638113/A-fjord-fiesta-with-the-Norwegian-Kylie.html |archive-date=12 November 2012}}</ref> By this time, Annie sang in choirs.<ref name="citypaper">{{cite web|last=Ely |first=Suzanne |url=http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=10019 |title=Anniemal Magnetism |work=[[Baltimore City Paper]] |date=1 June 2005 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112034349/http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=10019 |archive-date=12 January 2009}}</ref>
+At age 16, Annie and a group of friends formed Suitcase, an [[indie rock]] band. Suitcase only performed once, before a panel of judges for a music competition where they did not reach the finals.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sfburning.com/annie.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050729022926/http://www.sfburning.com/annie.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 29 July 2005 | title = Annie | work = SFburning | year = 2005 | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref> A few years after Suitcase's inception, Annie left the band because "the other members wanted to make [[trip hop]]."<ref>{{cite web | title = Annie: Pop Til You Drop | publisher = [[MTVe]] | url = http://www.mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=5067 | date = 20 October 2004 | access-date =11 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050103093038/http://www.mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=5067 |archive-date=3 January 2005}}</ref>
-==Early life==
-Annie was born in 1977 [[Trondheim]], Norway and was raised in the coastal town of [[Kristiansand]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Gjersøe | first = Jørn | title = Annie på Rolling Stone-liste | work=NRK Musikk | publisher = [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] | date=4 January 2006 | url = http://www.nrk.no/musikk/1.862960 | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref> Annie's father, a church organist, died of cancer when Annie was 7. After a series of moves, Annie and her mother, a teacher of English and religion, moved to Norway's second largest city [[Bergen]] when Annie was 13.<ref name=Fjord>{{cite web | last = West | first = Naomi | title = A fjord fiesta with the Norwegian Kylie |work=The Daily Telegraph  | date=3 March 2005 | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandjazzmusic/3638113/A-fjord-fiesta-with-the-Norwegian-Kylie.html | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref> By this time, Annie sang in choirs.<ref name="citypaper">{{cite web|last=Ely |first=Suzanne |url=http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=10019 |title=Anniemal Magnetism |work=[[Baltimore City Paper]] |publisher=[[Times-Shamrock Communications]] |date=1 June 2005 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112034349/http://www.citypaper.com/music/story.asp?id=10019 |archive-date=12 January 2009 }}</ref>
-At age 16, Annie and a group of friends formed Suitcase, an [[indie rock]] band. Suitcase only performed once, before a panel of judges for a music competition where they did not reach the finals.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sfburning.com/annie.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050729022926/http://www.sfburning.com/annie.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 29 July 2005 | title = Annie | work = SFburning | year = 2005 | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref> A few years after Suitcase's inception, Annie left the band when "the other members wanted to make trip hop."<ref>{{cite web | title = Annie – Chewing Gum | work = I Like Music | url = http://www.ilikemusic.com/pop/-720/1 | access-date =10 September 2009}}{{dead link|date=November 2017}}</ref>
 Annie attended [[Education in Norway|secondary school]] until around 1997, when she began to DJ around Bergen, getting acquainted with members of the Bergen music scene. During this time she met producer Mikal Tellé, owner of the Bergen-based Tellé [[record label]], and Norwegian [[House music|house]] producer Tore Andreas Kroknes, known professionally as DJ Erot.
-==Music career==
+== Music career ==
-===1999–2002: "Greatest Hit"===
+=== 1999–2002: "Greatest Hit" ===
-Annie and Kroknes became romantically involved, and began to collaborate musically. Annie's talent for writing melodies and vocals worked well with Kroknes's production skills.<ref name="nordicway.com">{{cite web | title = Anne Lilia Bergen-Strand – Annie | work = Scandinavian Press | date = Fall 2005 | url = http://www.nordicway.com/search/Fall2005/Page24-Interview1.pdf | access-date = 10 September 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110718195012/http://www.nordicway.com/search/Fall2005/Page24-Interview1.pdf | archive-date = 18 July 2011 }}</ref> Annie launched her solo singing career in 1999 with the single "Greatest Hit". The song was recorded after Annie played [[Madonna]]'s song "[[Everybody (Madonna song)|Everybody]]" for Kroknes, who was experiencing a creative block at the time. Kroknes sampled the song, and Annie started to sing a melody to it. They recorded and released the song under the ''Tellé'' label. The song saw a limited release of 500 7-inch singles, which sold out in two days. "Greatest Hit" became an underground club hit in Norway and Britain, and Annie received offers for record contracts.<ref>{{cite news | last = Rosen | first = Jody | title = Much Ado About Annie |work=The New York Times | date = 1 May 2005 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/01/arts/music/01rose.html?pagewanted=print | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref> Annie reflects that she and Kroknes had recorded the song "for fun", but with the success of the single, Annie says, "I realized that I could actually make a living out of this."<ref name="nordicway.com" />
+Annie and Kroknes became romantically involved, and began to collaborate musically. Annie's talent for writing melodies and vocals worked well with Kroknes's production skills.<ref name="nordicway.com">{{cite web | title = Anne Lilia Bergen-Strand – Annie | work = Scandinavian Press | date =Fall 2005 | url = http://www.nordicway.com/search/Fall2005/Page24-Interview1.pdf | access-date = 10 September 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110718195012/http://www.nordicway.com/search/Fall2005/Page24-Interview1.pdf | archive-date = 18 July 2011}}</ref> Annie launched her solo singing career in 1999 with the single "Greatest Hit". The song was recorded after Annie played [[Madonna]]'s song "[[Everybody (Madonna song)|Everybody]]" for Kroknes, who was experiencing a creative block at the time. Kroknes sampled the song, and Annie started to sing a melody to it. They recorded and released the song under the ''Tellé'' label. The song saw a limited release of 500 7-inch singles, which sold out in two days. "Greatest Hit" became an underground club hit in Norway and the United Kingdom, and Annie received offers for record contracts.<ref>{{cite news | last = Rosen | first = Jody | author-link = Jody Rosen | title = Much Ado About Annie |work=[[The New York Times]] | date = 1 May 2005 | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/01/arts/music/much-ado-about-annie.html | access-date =10 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529165229/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/01/arts/music/much-ado-about-annie.html |archive-date=29 May 2015}}</ref> Annie reflects that she and Kroknes had recorded the song "for fun", but with the success of the single, Annie says, "I realized that I could actually make a living out of this."<ref name="nordicway.com" />
-Annie and Kroknes made plans to release an album and began recording "I Will Get On" in 2000. However, Kroknes, who was born with a degenerative heart condition, fell ill near the end of 2000 and was hospitalized repeatedly. In April 2001, Kroknes died of complications from his heart condition at the age of 23.<ref name="citypaper"/><ref>{{cite web |last=Flynn |first=Paul |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/jan/23/popandrock3 |title=Flash-forward |work=The Observer |date=23 January 2005 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> Annie told ''Clubbing Magazine'':
+Annie and Kroknes made plans to release an album and began recording "I Will Get On" in 2000. However, Kroknes, who was born with a degenerative heart condition, fell ill near the end of 2000 and was hospitalized repeatedly. In April 2001, Kroknes died of complications from his heart condition at the age of 23.<ref name="citypaper" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Flynn |first=Paul |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/jan/23/popandrock3 |title=Flash-forward |work=[[The Observer]] |date=23 January 2005 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> Annie told ''Clubbing Magazine'':
 <blockquote>
-"After that, I was so depressed I just wasn't able to do anything. I stayed at home, away from everyone, completely in my own world. I wanted to make the album with Tore—that was the plan. After he died I just didn't think I had the heart. But then I thought, 'Right, you're really depressed now but you have to make this album. Tore would be quite pissed off if you just stopped doing anything.'"<ref name=ClubbingMag>{{cite web|last=Almind |first=Christian |url=http://clubbingmagazine.com/interviews/annie.htm |title=Annie – The Chewing Gum Girl |work=Clubbing Magazine |date=October 2004 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110112246/http://clubbingmagazine.com/interviews/annie.htm |archive-date=10 January 2009 }}</ref>
+"After that, I was so depressed I just wasn't able to do anything. I stayed at home, away from everyone, completely in my own world. I wanted to make the album with Tore—that was the plan. After he died I just didn't think I had the heart. But then I thought, 'Right, you're really depressed now but you have to make this album. Tore would be quite pissed off if you just stopped doing anything.'"<ref name=ClubbingMag>{{cite web|last=Almind |first=Christian |url=http://clubbingmagazine.com/interviews/annie.htm |title=Annie – The Chewing Gum Girl |work=Clubbing Magazine |date=October 2004 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110112246/http://clubbingmagazine.com/interviews/annie.htm |archive-date=10 January 2009}}</ref>
 </blockquote>
-After a hiatus from music, Annie returned to DJing and songwriting in late 2001, running a club night called Pop Till You Drop at the Agora nightclub in Bergen with DJ friend Fröken Blytt. Among the music acts booked for Pop Till You Drop were [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]], DJ Adam Mac, and Finnish DJ Timo Kaukolampi of [[Op:l Bastards]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/AnnieInt.htm | title = Annie Interview | author = Ron Slomowicz | work = [[About.com]] | publisher = [[The New York Times Company]] | access-date = 28 November 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081014032909/http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/AnnieInt.htm | archive-date = 14 October 2008 }}</ref> Annie later DJed at Kaukolampi's own night club in [[Helsinki]] and lent her vocals to some Op:l Bastards tracks.<ref name="citypaper"/>
+After a hiatus from music, Annie returned to DJing and songwriting in late 2001, running a club night called Pop Till You Drop at the Agora nightclub in Bergen with DJ friend Fröken Blytt. Among the music acts booked for Pop Till You Drop were [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]], DJ Adam Mac, and Finnish DJ Timo Kaukolampi of [[Op:l Bastards]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/AnnieInt.htm | title = Annie Interview | last = Slomowicz | first = Ron | website = [[About.com]] | access-date = 28 November 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081014032909/http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/AnnieInt.htm | archive-date = 14 October 2008}}</ref> Annie later DJed at Kaukolampi's own nightclub in [[Helsinki]] and lent her vocals to some Op:l Bastards tracks.<ref name="citypaper" />
 === 2003–2005: ''Anniemal'' ===
-Annie was signed to British label [[679 Artists|679 Recordings]] in March 2003. Annie recorded the track "Kiss Me" with Kaukolampi, and was approached by [[Richard X]] to record vocals for the track "Just Friends" on ''[[Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1]]'', released in August 2003. In return, he and [[Hannah Robinson]] co-wrote "Chewing Gum" and "Me Plus One" for Annie.<ref>{{cite web | last = Draper | first = Jimmy | title = Norwegian would | work = [[San Francisco Bay Guardian]] | publisher = [[Bruce B. Brugmann]] | url = http://www.sfbg.com/39/39/art_music_heartbeat.html | access-date = 10 September 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090709095537/http://www.sfbg.com/39/39/art_music_heartbeat.html | archive-date = 9 July 2009 }}</ref> Annie and Richard X continued to work together, releasing the single "Chewing Gum" in Annie's name in September 2004. The track was named single of the week by ''[[NME]]'' soon after its release,<ref>{{cite web|last=Pettersen |first=Tomas |title=Annie's "Chewing Gum" single of the week in NME |work=MIC Norway |date=6 August 2004 |url=http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004080614235779394827 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112120127/http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004080614235779394827 |archive-date=12 January 2009 }}</ref> and charted in the UK at number 25.
+Annie was signed to British label [[679 Artists|679 Recordings]] in March 2003. Annie recorded the track "Kiss Me" with Kaukolampi, and was approached by [[Richard X]] to record vocals for the track "Just Friends" on ''[[Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1]]'', released in August 2003. In return, he and [[Hannah Robinson]] co-wrote "Chewing Gum" and "Me Plus One" for Annie.<ref>{{cite web | last = Draper | first = Jimmy | title = Norwegian would | work = [[San Francisco Bay Guardian]] | url = http://www.sfbg.com/39/39/art_music_heartbeat.html | date = 29 June - 4 July 2005 | access-date = 10 September 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090709095537/http://www.sfbg.com/39/39/art_music_heartbeat.html | archive-date = 9 July 2009}}</ref> Annie and Richard X continued to work together, releasing the single "Chewing Gum" in Annie's name in September 2004. The track was named single of the week by ''[[NME]]'' soon after its release,<ref>{{cite web|last=Pettersen |first=Tomas |title=Annie's "Chewing Gum" single of the week in NME |work=MIC Norway |date=6 August 2004 |url=http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004080614235779394827 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112120127/http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004080614235779394827 |archive-date=12 January 2009}}</ref> and charted in the UK at number 25.
 [[File:AnnieTeatergarasjen1.jpg|right|thumb|Annie performing at [[BIT Teatergarasjen]] for Bergenfest in May 2005]]
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 Later that year, Annie released her debut CD ''[[Anniemal]]'', collaborating with Timo Kaukolampi, Richard X, and fellow Norwegians [[Röyksopp]]. The album featured "The Greatest Hit", "Chewing Gum", and the album's second single "[[Heartbeat (Annie song)|Heartbeat]]". The song, produced by Röyksopp, was voted number one on ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'''s Top 50 Singles of 2004 list, before the song was officially released. "Chewing Gum" held the number-eleven spot on that same list.<ref>{{cite web |last=Plagenhoef |first=Scott |url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/5933-top-50-singles-of-2004/5/ |title=Top 50 Singles of 2004 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=30 December 2004 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> "Heartbeat" was remixed by Canadian electronic duo [[MSTRKRFT]] in 2005.
-In 2005, Annie won several awards for her work, including Best Pop Album and Best Newcomer at the Norwegian Alarm Awards. "Chewing Gum" had also been nominated for Song of the Year. In addition, Annie won the Best Newcomer award at the prestigious ''[[Spellemannprisen]]''. Annie's 5 February performance at the Alarm Awards was one of the first live performances of her solo career.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pettersen |first=Tomas |title=Annie's heartbeat |work=MIC Norway |date=3 February 2005 |url=http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005030212282335406271 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112115338/http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005030212282335406271 |archive-date=12 January 2009 }}</ref>
+In 2005, Annie won several awards for her work, including Best Pop Album and Best Newcomer at the Norwegian Alarm Awards. "Chewing Gum" had also been nominated for Song of the Year. In addition, Annie won the Best Newcomer award at the prestigious ''[[Spellemannprisen]]''. Annie's 5 February performance at the Alarm Awards was one of the first live performances of her solo career.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pettersen |first=Tomas |title=Annie's heartbeat |work=MIC Norway |date=3 February 2005 |url=http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005030212282335406271 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112115338/http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005030212282335406271 |archive-date=12 January 2009}}</ref>
-Annie toured around the world in 2005 to promote ''Anniemal'', including a brief stint opening for [[Saint Etienne (band)|Saint Etienne]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Pettersen |first=Tomas |title=Annie Announces US DJ Tour |work=MIC Norway |date=26 May 2005 |url=http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005052611173941311512 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111084437/http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005052611173941311512 |archive-date=11 January 2009 }}</ref> to whom she had sent a [[demo (music)|demo tape]] while still in Suitcase in 1996. Annie performed at sold out club venues in the United States in 2005, and returned to the US later that year.
+Annie toured around the world in 2005 to promote ''Anniemal'', including a brief stint opening for [[Saint Etienne (band)|Saint Etienne]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Pettersen |first=Tomas |title=Annie Announces US DJ Tour |work=MIC Norway |date=26 May 2005 |url=http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005052611173941311512 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111084437/http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2005052611173941311512 |archive-date=11 January 2009}}</ref> to whom she had sent a [[demo (music)|demo tape]] while still in Suitcase in 1996. Annie performed at sold out club venues in the United States in 2005, and returned to the US later that year.
-In 2005, Annie released a DJ mix album as part of [[Studio !K7|!K7]]'s [[DJ-Kicks]] series. Around this time, she began a record label called ''Totally'', with Timo Kaukolampi, and planned to release a 12" single with Datarock.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sylvester |first=Nick |url=http://pitchfork.com/features/interviews/6071-annie/ |title=Interviews: Annie |publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] |date=20 June 2005 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> She also provided vocals for the [[Teddybears (band)|Teddybears]] track "Yours to Keep"<ref>{{cite web |last=Raposa |first=David |url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/track_review/37379 |title=Teddybears: "Yours to Keep <nowiki>[ft. Neneh Cherry and Annie]</nowiki>" |publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] |date=14 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060827063747/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/track_review/37379 |archive-date=27 August 2006 |access-date=10 September 2007}}</ref> as well as the Ercola track "Follow Me",<ref>{{cite web | title = Ercola ft. Daniella: Follow Me | work =  Hyperactive | url = http://www.music-house.co.uk/hyperactive/release_information.html?release_id=2107 | access-date =1 November 2011}}</ref> and re-recorded her songs "Chewing Gum" and "Heartbeat" in [[Simlish]] for ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'''s Danish and Norwegian localizations.
+In 2005, Annie released a DJ mix album as part of [[Studio !K7|!K7]]'s [[DJ-Kicks]] series. Around this time, she began a record label called ''Totally'', with Timo Kaukolampi, and planned to release a 12-inch single with Datarock.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sylvester |first=Nick |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/6071-annie/ |title=Interviews: Annie |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=20 June 2005 |access-date=11 July 2022}}</ref> She also provided vocals for the [[Teddybears (band)|Teddybears]] track "Yours to Keep"<ref>{{cite web |last=Raposa |first=David |url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/track_review/37379 |title=Teddybears: "Yours to Keep [ft. Neneh Cherry and Annie]" |website=Pitchfork |date=14 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060827063747/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/track_review/37379 |archive-date=27 August 2006 |access-date=10 September 2007}}</ref> as well as the Ercola track "Follow Me",<ref>{{cite web | title = Ercola ft. Daniella: Follow Me | website =  Hyperactive | url = http://www.music-house.co.uk/hyperactive/release_information.html?release_id=2107 | access-date =1 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403044209/http://www.music-house.co.uk/hyperactive/release_information.html?release_id=2107 |archive-date=3 April 2012}}</ref> and re-recorded her songs "Chewing Gum" and "Heartbeat" in [[Simlish]] for ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]''{{'s}} Danish and Norwegian versions.
-===2006–2010: ''Don't Stop''===
+=== 2006–2010: ''Don't Stop'' ===
-In January 2007, Annie signed an international deal with [[Island Records]], owned by [[Universal Music Group]]. She had planned to release her second album, ''[[Don't Stop (Annie album)|Don't Stop]]'', in September 2008, preceded by the Richard X-produced single "[[I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me]]", after she finished touring on the Popjustice Wonky Pop Tour.<ref>{{cite web | title = Annie gets Girls, Franz | work = [[Teletext Ltd.]] | publisher = Associated Northcliffe Digital | url = http://www.teletext.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/66143014fcd656f361862f7b62eeb575/Annie+gets+Girls,+Franz.aspx | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080925153309/http://www.teletext.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/66143014fcd656f361862f7b62eeb575/Annie+gets+Girls,+Franz.aspx | url-status = dead | archive-date = 25 September 2008 | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pedersen |first=Bernt |title=Annie kommer tilbake |work=Dagavisen |date=27 December 2007 |url=http://www.dagsavisen.no/kultur/musikk/article328449.ece |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110173616/http://www.dagsavisen.no/kultur/musikk/article328449.ece |archive-date=10 January 2009 }}</ref> In November 2008, Annie announced that due to internal problems within the label, she had decided to part ways with Island Records;<ref>
+In January 2007, Annie signed an international deal with [[Island Records]], owned by [[Universal Music Group]]. She had planned to release her second album, ''[[Don't Stop (Annie album)|Don't Stop]]'', in September 2008, preceded by the Richard X-produced single "[[I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me]]", after she finished touring on the Popjustice Wonky Pop Tour.<ref>{{cite web | title = Annie gets Girls, Franz | publisher = [[Teletext Ltd.]] | url = http://www.teletext.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/66143014fcd656f361862f7b62eeb575/Annie+gets+Girls,+Franz.aspx | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080925153309/http://www.teletext.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/66143014fcd656f361862f7b62eeb575/Annie+gets+Girls,+Franz.aspx | url-status = dead | archive-date = 25 September 2008 | access-date =10 September 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pedersen |first=Bernt |title=Annie kommer tilbake |trans-title=Annie is coming back |work=[[Dagsavisen]] |language=no |date=27 December 2007 |url=http://www.dagsavisen.no/kultur/musikk/article328449.ece |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110173616/http://www.dagsavisen.no/kultur/musikk/article328449.ece |archive-date=10 January 2009}}</ref> In November 2008, Annie announced that due to internal problems within the label, she had decided to part ways with Island Records;<ref>{{cite web
+ |author=Annie
-{{cite web
+ |title=Snow/elephantman& off the island
- |last=Strand
+ |via=[[Myspace]]
- |first=Annie
+ |date=26 November 2008 |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=17680418&blogId=451803850
- |title=Snow/elephantman& off the island
- |work=Annie's MySpace blog
- |publisher=MySpace
- |date=26 November 2008
- |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=17680418&blogId=451803850
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209105846/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=17680418&blogId=451803850
  |url-status=dead
  |archive-date=9 December 2012
+|access-date=11 September 2009}}</ref> in interviews following the eventual release of ''Don't Stop'', Annie explained that her original A&R agent at the label, Nick Gatfield, left to join EMI UK, and Annie left the label because her new agent was not enthusiastic about her work.<ref name=ElleSecond>{{cite web|title=Annie on Her Second Album, Don't Stop |work=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] |date=25 November 2009 |url=http://fashion.elle.com/blog/2009/11/annie-on-dont-stop.html |access-date=3 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201021436/http://fashion.elle.com/blog/2009/11/annie-on-dont-stop.html |archive-date=1 December 2009}}</ref> Although this left her second album's future uncertain, she retained legal control over the songs she recorded during her contracted period with the label.<ref>{{cite web | last = Thiessen | first = Brock | title = Annie explains release delay, toys with possible double album | work = [[Exclaim!]] | date = 6 January 2009 | url = http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=128&csid2=844&fid1=35608 | access-date = 10 September 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090126094748/http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=128&csid2=844&fid1=35608 | archive-date = 26 January 2009}}</ref> ''[[Verdens Gang]]'' suggested that the split with the label was precipitated by the poor chart performance of "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me",<ref name="vg_sonic">{{cite web | last = Talseth | first = Thomas | title = Hetser Norge i svensk presse | trans-title = Norway is hot in the Swedish press | work = [[Verdens Gang]] | language = no | date=4 October 2008 | url = http://www.vg.no/musikk/artikkel.php?artid=537528 | access-date =11 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006144120/http://www.vg.no/musikk/artikkel.php?artid=537528 |archive-date=6 October 2008}}</ref> which charted at number 54 in the UK. ''Don't Stop'' leaked in its original incarnation in 2008.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}
- |access-date=11 September 2009
-}}</ref> in interviews following the eventual release of ''Don't Stop'', Annie explained that her original A&R agent at the label, Nick Gatfield, left to join EMI UK, and Annie left the label because her new agent was not enthusiastic about her work.<ref name=ElleSecond>{{cite web|title=Annie on Her Second Album, Don't Stop |work=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] |date=25 November 2009 |url=http://fashion.elle.com/blog/2009/11/annie-on-dont-stop.html |access-date=3 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201021436/http://fashion.elle.com/blog/2009/11/annie-on-dont-stop.html |archive-date=1 December 2009 }}</ref> Although this left her second album's future uncertain, she retained legal control over the songs she recorded during her contracted period with the label.<ref>{{cite web | last = Thiessen | first = Brock | title = Annie explains release delay, toys with possible double album | work = [[Exclaim!]] | date = 6 January 2009 | url = http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=128&csid2=844&fid1=35608 | access-date = 10 September 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090126094748/http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=128&csid2=844&fid1=35608 | archive-date = 26 January 2009 }}</ref> ''[[Verdens Gang]]'' suggested that the split with the label was precipitated by the poor chart performance of "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me",<ref name="vg_sonic">{{cite web | last = Talseth | first = Thomas | title = Hetser Norge i svensk presse | work = [[Verdens Gang]] | publisher = [[Schibsted]] | date=4 October 2008 | url = http://www.vg.no/musikk/artikkel.php?artid=537528 | access-date =11 September 2009}}</ref> which charted at number fifty-four in the UK. ''Don't Stop'' leaked in its original incarnation in 2008.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}
-After her departure from Island Records, Annie released a new single, "[[Anthonio (song)|Anthonio]]", via producer Richard X's Pleasure Masters label in May 2009. The song tells the story of a holiday affair between Annie and the title character; Annie described the song as "the ultimate summer track".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a155111/whats-going-on-with-annie-then.html | title=What's going on with Annie then? | author=David Balls | work=[[Digital Spy]] | publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]] | date=7 May 2009 | access-date=16 May 2009 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090511101444/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a155111/whats-going-on-with-annie-then.html| archive-date= 11 May 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>
+After her departure from Island Records, Annie released a new single, "[[Anthonio (song)|Anthonio]]", via producer Richard X's Pleasure Masters label in May 2009. The song tells the story of a holiday affair between Annie and the title character; Annie described the song as "the ultimate summer track".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a155111/whats-going-on-with-annie-then.html | title=What's going on with Annie then? | last=Balls | first=David | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=7 May 2009 | access-date=16 May 2009 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090511101444/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a155111/whats-going-on-with-annie-then.html| archive-date= 11 May 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>
-In August 2009, Pitchfork announced that ''Don't Stop'' would be released via [[independent record label|independent label]] [[Smalltown Supersound]] and Annie's own label Totally Records.<ref name="release">{{cite web |last=Dombal |first=Ryan |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/36189-annies-dont-stop-finally-coming-out/ |title=Annie's ''Don't Stop'' finally coming out |publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] |date=12 August 2009 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> It came out in the UK on 19 October 2009 and in the US on 17 November.<ref name="release"/><ref>{{cite web |last=Strand |first=Annie |url=http://www.myspace.com/anniemusic/blog/506002145 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707144523/http://www.myspace.com/anniemusic/blog/506002145 |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2012 |title=SonGS REMIND ME OF YOU..... |publisher=Myspace |date=17 August 2009 |access-date=11 September 2009}}</ref> ''Don't Stop'' includes collaborations with former collaborators Richard X and Timo Kaukolampi, as well as British producers [[Xenomania]] and [[Paul Epworth]]. The album's release was preceded by two digital singles: "[[Songs Remind Me of You]]", a Richard X production,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/v1/news.php |title=Annie: Songs Remind Me of You available on iTunes |publisher=[[Smalltown Supersound]] |date=17 August 2009 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917030651/http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/v1/news.php |archive-date=17 September 2009 }}</ref> and "[[My Love Is Better]]", which was produced by Xenomania and features guitar from [[Alex Kapranos]] of [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Mackenzie |first=Malcolm |url=http://www.thelondonpaper.com/cs/Satellite/london/music/article/1157153334941?packedargs=suffix%3DSubSectionArticle |title=Annie is the latest Scandinavian star giving Robyn a run for her Kroner |work=[[The London Paper]] |publisher=[[News International#NI Free Newspapers Limited|NI Free Newspapers Limited]] |date=7 July 2008 |access-date=26 July 2008}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The latter initially featured backing vocals by British pop group [[Girls Aloud]], but their record label intervened.<ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Peter |author-link=Peter Robinson (journalist) |url=http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2503&Itemid=206 |title=Annie's new album: it's extraordinarily good. |publisher=[[Popjustice]] |date=1 May 2008 |access-date=1 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035015/http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2503&Itemid=206 |archive-date=13 October 2008 }}</ref><ref name="wearsthetrousers">{{cite web|last=Pedder |first=Alan |url=http://wearsthetrousers.com/2009/08/annie-cant-stop-the-pop/ |title=words in edgeways with annie |publisher=Wears the Trousers |date=13 August 2009 |access-date=21 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615084211/http://www.wearsthetrousers.com/2009/08/annie-cant-stop-the-pop/ |archive-date=15 June 2010 }}</ref>
+In August 2009, [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] announced that ''Don't Stop'' would be released via [[independent record label|independent label]] [[Smalltown Supersound]] and Annie's own label Totally Records.<ref name="release">{{cite web |last=Dombal |first=Ryan |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/36189-annies-dont-stop-finally-coming-out/ |title=Annie's ''Don't Stop'' finally coming out |website=Pitchfork |date=12 August 2009 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> It came out in the UK on 19 October 2009 and in the US on 17 November.<ref name="release" /><ref>{{cite web |author=Annie |url=http://www.myspace.com/anniemusic/blog/506002145 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707144523/http://www.myspace.com/anniemusic/blog/506002145 |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2012 |title=SonGS REMIND ME OF YOU..... |date=17 August 2009 |access-date=11 September 2009 |via=Myspace}}</ref> ''Don't Stop'' includes collaborations with former collaborators Richard X and Timo Kaukolampi, as well as British producers [[Xenomania]] and [[Paul Epworth]]. The album's release was preceded by two digital singles: "[[Songs Remind Me of You]]", a Richard X production,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/v1/news.php |title=Annie: Songs Remind Me of You available on iTunes |publisher=[[Smalltown Supersound]] |date=17 August 2009 |access-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917030651/http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/v1/news.php |archive-date=17 September 2009}}</ref> and "[[My Love Is Better]]", which was produced by Xenomania and features guitar from [[Alex Kapranos]] of [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Mackenzie |first=Malcolm |url=http://www.thelondonpaper.com/cs/Satellite/london/music/article/1157153334941?packedargs=suffix%3DSubSectionArticle |title=Annie is the latest Scandinavian star giving Robyn a run for her Kroner |work=[[The London Paper]] |date=7 July 2008 |access-date=26 July 2008}} {{dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The latter initially featured backing vocals by British pop group [[Girls Aloud]], but their record label intervened.<ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Peter |author-link=Peter Robinson (journalist) |url=http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2503&Itemid=206 |title=Annie's new album: it's extraordinarily good. |website=[[Popjustice]] |date=1 May 2008 |access-date=1 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035015/http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2503&Itemid=206 |archive-date=13 October 2008}}</ref><ref name="wearsthetrousers">{{cite web|last=Pedder |first=Alan |url=http://wearsthetrousers.com/2009/08/annie-cant-stop-the-pop/ |title=words in edgeways with annie |website=Wears the Trousers |date=13 August 2009 |access-date=21 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615084211/http://www.wearsthetrousers.com/2009/08/annie-cant-stop-the-pop/ |archive-date=15 June 2010}}</ref>
 Annie co-wrote [[Mini Viva]]'s debut single "[[Left My Heart in Tokyo]]", released in September 2009 and produced by Xenomania.
-===2010–2020: ''The A&R EP'' / ''Endless Vacation EP''===
+=== 2010–2020: ''The A&R EP'' / ''Endless Vacation EP'' ===
-In October 2010, Xenomania's News Blog reported that Annie was back in the studio recording her follow-up to 2009's "Don't Stop". Annie started recording in August 2010 with [[Brian Higgins (producer)|Brian Higgins]] at Xenomania's studios in [[Kent]], England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xenomanianews.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-annie-album-in-2011-new-single-out.html |title=Xenomania news: New Annie album in 2011; new single out soon |publisher=Xenomanianews.blogspot.com |date=11 October 2010 |access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> During 2010, she also contributed vocals to the song "Crazy for You" by New York electro duo Designer Drugs (who remixed her track "Anthonio") for their debut album ''Hardcore/Softcore'', released in February 2011 and to "Alien Summer" by French producer The Toxic Avenger, for their album ''Angst'' released on 18 May 2011. By the second half of 2011, Annie began working on ''The Night Within Us!'', an EP that was slated for an early 2012 release. The [[Skatebård]]-produced title track and soon-to-be single "The Night Within", is the theme song for an homonymous short film by Hildegunn Waerness and part of an interdisciplinary project by Norwegian artist [[Bjarne Melgaard]]. The installation and set of paintings, exhibited on the Guido W. Baudach gallery in Berlin from 26 November 2011 to 25 February 2012, are based on the lyrics and theme of the song, which "deal with love and loss", and capture "the existential need for human tenderness, trust and partnership on one hand, and the painful realisation of lies, deceit and abandonment", all of which have been somewhat present on Melgaard's work. A video has been done for the song, based almost entirely on the exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guidowbaudach.com/exhibitions/15206/press |title=The Night Within Us! |publisher=Galerie Guido W. Baudach |access-date=21 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714021802/http://www.guidowbaudach.com/exhibitions/15206/press |archive-date=14 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
+In October 2010, Xenomania's News Blog reported that Annie was back in the studio recording her follow-up to 2009's "Don't Stop". Annie started recording in August 2010 with [[Brian Higgins (producer)|Brian Higgins]] at Xenomania's studios in [[Kent]], England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xenomanianews.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-annie-album-in-2011-new-single-out.html |title=New Annie album in 2011; new single out soon |website=Xenomania News |date=11 October 2010 |access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> During 2010, she also contributed vocals to the song "Crazy for You" by New York electro duo Designer Drugs (who remixed her track "Anthonio") for their debut album ''Hardcore/Softcore'', released in February 2011 and to "Alien Summer" by French producer The Toxic Avenger, for their album ''Angst'' released on 18 May 2011. By the second half of 2011, Annie began working on ''The Night Within Us!'', an EP that was slated for an early 2012 release. The [[Skatebård]]-produced title track and soon-to-be single "The Night Within", is the theme song for an homonymous short film by Hildegunn Waerness and part of an interdisciplinary project by Norwegian artist [[Bjarne Melgaard]]. The installation and set of paintings, exhibited on the Guido W. Baudach gallery in Berlin from 26 November 2011 to 25 February 2012, are based on the lyrics and theme of the song, which "deal with love and loss", and capture "the existential need for human tenderness, trust and partnership on one hand, and the painful realisation of lies, deceit and abandonment", all of which have been somewhat present on Melgaard's work. A video has been done for the song, based almost entirely on the exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guidowbaudach.com/exhibitions/15206/press |title=The Night Within Us! |publisher=Galerie Guido W. Baudach |access-date=21 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714021802/http://www.guidowbaudach.com/exhibitions/15206/press |archive-date=14 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
-Annie released the single "Tubestops and Lonely Hearts" on 26 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prettymuchamazing.com/stream/annie-tube-stops-and-lonely-hearts |title=Annie – Tube Stops and Lonely Hearts |publisher=Prettymuchamazing.com |date=2013-04-29 |access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref> The track is a "song for the dance floor", and is "inspired by the rave scene in Bergen".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://anniemelody.com/videos-2/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505002848/http://anniemelody.com/videos-2/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 May 2013 |title=Annie Videos |access-date=5 June 2013 }}</ref>
+Annie released the single "Tubestops and Lonely Hearts" on 26 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prettymuchamazing.com/stream/annie-tube-stops-and-lonely-hearts |title=Annie – Tube Stops and Lonely Hearts |website=Pretty Much Amazing |date=29 April 2013 |access-date=17 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112959/http://prettymuchamazing.com/stream/annie-tube-stops-and-lonely-hearts |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> The track is a "song for the dance floor", and is "inspired by the rave scene in Bergen".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://anniemelody.com/videos-2/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505002848/http://anniemelody.com/videos-2/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 May 2013 |title=Annie Videos |website=AnnieMelody.com |access-date=5 June 2013}}</ref>
 ''[[The A&R EP]]'' was released on 29 July 2013, and features the single "Back Together".
-On 7 February 2014, Annie released "Russian Kiss", a song with Bjarne Melgaard and Richard X, which condemns Russia's laws for being homophobic.<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/news/53871-watch-annies-short-film-for-russian-kiss-her-anti-putinpro-gay-rights-song/ Pitchfork Annie – Russian Kiss] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210105516/http://pitchfork.com/news/53871-watch-annies-short-film-for-russian-kiss-her-anti-putinpro-gay-rights-song/ |date=10 February 2014 }}</ref>
+On 7 February 2014, Annie released "Russian Kiss", a song with Bjarne Melgaard and Richard X, which condemns Russia's [[Russian gay propaganda law|anti-gay laws]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Battan |first=Carrie |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/53871-watch-annies-short-film-for-russian-kiss-her-anti-putinpro-gay-rights-song/ |title=Video: Annie's Anti-Putin/Pro-Gay Rights Protest Song "Russian Kiss" |website=Pitchfork |date=7 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210105516/http://pitchfork.com/news/53871-watch-annies-short-film-for-russian-kiss-her-anti-putinpro-gay-rights-song/ |archive-date=10 February 2014}}</ref>
+On 20 and 21 August 2014, Annie was a guest member of the jury on ''[[Idol (Norwegian TV series)|Idol Norway]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://anniemelody.com/2014/08/20/annie-on-idol-norway/ |access-date=24 April 2016 |title=Annie in the Idol Norway jury |website=AnnieMelody.com |date=20 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401213452/http://anniemelody.com/2014/08/20/annie-on-idol-norway/ |archive-date=1 April 2016}}</ref>
+On 16 October 2015, Annie released an EP entitled ''Endless Vacation''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.popjustice.com/songs/annie-cara-mia/ |title=Annie – 'Cara Mia' |website=Popjustice |date=29 September 2015 |access-date=4 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226051731/http://www.popjustice.com/feat/annie-cara-mia/138582 |archive-date=26 December 2015}}</ref>
+=== 2020–present: ''Dark Hearts'' and ''Neon Nights'' ===
-On 20 and 21 August 2014, Annie was a guest member of the jury on ''[[Idol (Norwegian TV series)|Idol Norway]]''.<ref>{{Citation |url=https://anniemelody.com/2014/08/20/annie-on-idol-norway/ |access-date=24 April 2016 |title=Annie in the Idol Norway jury |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401213452/http://anniemelody.com/2014/08/20/annie-on-idol-norway/ |archive-date=1 April 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
+On 19 June 2020, Annie announced her third studio album and first new LP in 11 years, ''[[Dark Hearts]]''. Describing the ambiance of the album, Annie said the LP is "the soundtrack to a film that doesn't exist."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/annie-announces-first-new-album-in-11-years-shares-new-song-american-cars-listen/ |title=Annie Announces First New Album in 11 Years, Shares New Song "American Cars": Listen |website=Pitchfork |date=19 June 2020 |access-date=19 June 2020 |last=Yoo |first=Noah}}</ref> The first single from the album, "American Cars", was released on the same day. ''Dark Hearts'', produced by Stefan Storm of the Swedish [[synth-pop]] duo [[the Sound of Arrows]], was self-released through Annie's Anniemelody label on 16 October 2020. The second single from the album, "The Bomb", was released on 17 July 2020.
+In July 2021, Annie announced the release of the EP ''Neon Nights'' featuring the already released titled track and a cover of [[the Jesus and Mary Chain]]'s song "[[Just Like Honey]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/listen-to-annie-cover-the-jesus-and-mary-chain-just-like-honey-2990717|title=Listen to Annie's pop take on The Jesus and Mary Chain's "Just Like Honey"|work=[[NME Australia]]|date=11 July 2021|access-date=23 July 2021|last=Neale|first=Matthew}}</ref>
-On 16 October 2015, Annie released an EP entitled ''Endless Vacation''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.popjustice.com/feat/annie-cara-mia/138582/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226051731/http://www.popjustice.com/feat/annie-cara-mia/138582 |archive-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
+In 2023, Annie worked with [[Alan Braxe]] to release a joint single, “Never Coming Back", which was included on the 2023 reissue of his compilation album, [[The Upper Cuts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/alan-braxe-annie-never-coming-back/|title=The French touch veteran and Norwegian singer reunite for a nimble disco single that functions as stone-cold put down.|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|access-date=24 September 2023|last=Tafoya|first=Harry}}</ref> Braxe and Annie last collaborated on a 2005 remix of “[[Heartbeat (Annie song)|Heartbeat]]” that appeared on the UK CD Single #1 and US CD maxi single, alongside other formats.
-===2020–present: ''Dark Hearts'' & ''Neon Nights''===
-On 19 June 2020, Annie announced her third studio album and first new LP in 11 years, ''[[Dark Hearts]]''. Describing the ambiance of the album, Annie said the LP is "the soundtrack to a film that doesn’t exist.".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/annie-announces-first-new-album-in-11-years-shares-new-song-american-cars-listen/ |title=Annie Announces First New Album in 11 Years, Shares New Song "American Cars": Listen |work=Pitchfork |date=19 June 2020 |access-date=19 June 2020 |author=Yoo, Noah}}</ref> The first single from the album, ''American Cars'', was released on the same day. ''Dark Hearts'' was produced by Stefan Storm of the Swedish [[synthpop]] duo [[The Sound of Arrows]], and was self-released through Annie's Anniemelody label on 16 October 2020. The second single from the album, ''The Bomb'', was released on 17 July 2020.
+On 29 August 2024, Annie released her first [[Trance music|trance]]-influenced single, "The Sky is Blue".<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeVille |first=Chris |date=2024-08-30 |title=Annie Shares New Single "The Sky Is Blue": Listen |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2278208/annie-the-sky-is-blue/music/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830053514/https://www.stereogum.com/2278208/annie-the-sky-is-blue/music/ |archive-date=2024-08-30 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}</ref> The B-side to the 12" [[Picture disc|Picture Disc]] vinyl release includes the song in Annie's native [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]] "Himmelen er Blå" and "The Sky is Blue (Extended Club Mix)".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Annie - The Sky is Blue 12'' Picture Disc |url=https://kidsoftheapocalypse.myshopify.com/products/annie-the-sky-is-blue-12-picture-disc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828135249/https://kidsoftheapocalypse.myshopify.com/products/annie-the-sky-is-blue-12-picture-disc |archive-date=2024-08-28 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Annie - Official Store |language=en}}</ref>
-In July 2021, Annie announced the release of the EP ''Neon Nights'' featuring the already released titled track and a cover of [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]] song "[[Just Like Honey]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/listen-to-annie-cover-the-jesus-and-mary-chain-just-like-honey-2990717|title=Listen to Annie’s pop take on The Jesus and Mary Chain's "Just Like Honey"|website=[[NME Australia]]|date=11 July 2021|access-date=23 July 2021|author=Neale, Matthew}}</ref>
-==Personal life==
+== Personal life ==
-Annie lives in Berlin,<ref>{{cite web |last=Brinton |first=Jessica |url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4523013.ece?token=null&offset=24&page=3 |title=The new wave of female pop artists: Santogold, Lykke Li and Camille |work=The Times  |publisher=[[The News International|Times Newspapers]] |date=17 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617005519/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4523013.ece?token=null&offset=24&page=3 |archive-date=17 June 2011 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> where she moved after being evicted from the apartment in Bergen she was living in because it was going to be turned into a hotel.<ref>{{cite web |last=Daw |first=Robbie |url=http://idolator.com/5298861/annie-dont-stop-interview |title=The Idolator Interview: Annie |publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]. [[Buzz Media]] |date=17 November 2009 |access-date=7 February 2012}}</ref> She owned a cat named Joey, whom she named after both [[Joey Ramone]] and [[Joey McIntyre]] of [[New Kids on the Block]].<ref name="citypaper"/> Joey died on 29 January 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/annieponannie/status/8382312751 |title=Twitter / @annieponannie: is sad. My lovely cat JOEY passed away today. ... |first=Annie |last=Strand |publisher=Twitter.com |date=29 January 2010 |access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> Annie is an avid reader and follows global politics. She is friends with musician [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]]. Her musical influences include [[Madonna]], [[Saint Etienne (band)|Saint Etienne]], the [[Pet Shop Boys]], and [[Kate Bush]].<ref name="wearsthetrousers"/> She has a green belt in karate.<ref>{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Andrew |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/217247-annie-talks-about-suicide-track |title=Annie talks about suicide track |work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |agency=Associated Press |date=14 July 2008 |access-date=2 December 2009}}</ref>
+Annie lives in Berlin,<ref>{{cite web |last=Brinton |first=Jessica |url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4523013.ece?token=null&offset=24&page=3 |title=The new wave of female pop artists: Santogold, Lykke Li and Camille |work=[[The Times]] |date=17 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617005519/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4523013.ece?token=null&offset=24&page=3 |archive-date=17 June 2011 |access-date=10 September 2009}}</ref> where she moved after being evicted from the apartment in Bergen she was living in because it was going to be turned into a hotel.<ref>{{cite web |last=Daw |first=Robbie |url=https://idolator.com/5298861/annie-dont-stop-interview |title=The Idolator Interview: Annie |website=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] |date=17 November 2009 |access-date=7 February 2012}}</ref> She owned a cat named Joey, whom she named after both [[Joey Ramone]] and [[Joey McIntyre]] of [[New Kids on the Block]].<ref name="citypaper" /> Joey died on 29 January 2010.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Annie |user=annieponannie |number=8382312751 |title=is sad. My lovely cat JOEY passed away today. She felt asleep in my arms at the doctors. she was suffering from a tumour in the lungs.. |date=29 January 2010 |access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref> Annie is an avid reader and follows global politics. She is friends with musician [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]]. Her musical influences include [[Madonna]], [[Saint Etienne (band)|Saint Etienne]], the [[Pet Shop Boys]], and [[Kate Bush]].<ref name="wearsthetrousers" /> She has a green belt in karate.<ref>{{cite news |last=Williams |first=Andrew |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/217247-annie-talks-about-suicide-track |title=Annie talks about suicide track |work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |date=14 July 2008 |access-date=2 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929005948/http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/217247-annie-talks-about-suicide-track |archive-date=29 September 2012}}</ref>
-==Discography==
+== Discography ==
 {{Main|Annie (singer) discography}}
-===Studio albums===
 * ''[[Anniemal]]'' (2004)
 * ''[[Don't Stop (Annie album)|Don't Stop]]'' (2009)
 * ''[[Dark Hearts]]'' (2020)
-==References==
+== References ==
-{{reflist}}
+{{Reflist}}
-==External links==
+== External links ==
-{{commons category|Annie}}
+{{Commons category|Annie}}
 {{portal|Norway|Music}}
-* {{Official website|http://anniemelody.com/}}
+* {{Official website|https://www.annieofficial.com/}}
 * {{AllMusic|id=annie-p470325|label=Annie}}
 * [http://anthemmagazine.com/qa-with-annie/ Annie interview with ''Anthem'' magazine]
+* {{Instagram}}
+* {{Twitter}}
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v t e Annie
Discography
Studio albums	Anniemal Don't Stop Dark Hearts
Mix albums	DJ-Kicks: Annie
Extended plays	The A&R EP
Singles	"The Greatest Hit" "I Will Get On" "Chewing Gum" "Heartbeat" "Happy Without You" "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me" "Anthonio" "Songs Remind Me of You" "My Love Is Better"
Promotional singles	"Me Plus One" "Two of Hearts"

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