I have a new album, Javelin, coming out on Oct. 6. New single “So You Are Tired” out today. (More info at link in bio.)
Javelin x @spotify Times Square, NYC
Javelin x @spotify Times Square, NYC
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You can now listen to the music of “Songs for Christmas” and “Silver & Gold” set to a roaring Yule Log. PEACE. 🌟(Link in bio to full video.)
Here’s the new single from my album Javelin, “A Running Start.” More info at link in bio. THANK YOU. I love you. Peace to you.
Here’s the new single from my album Javelin. Video animated by @stephenhalker. “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” Watch it at link in bio. THANK YOU
Some additional Javelin listening events have been added. Chattanooga, TN – Yellow Racket Records Toledo, OH – Culture Clash Records Seattle, WA – Easy Street Records Indianapolis, IN – LUNA music Halifax, NS – Obsolete Records Orlando, FL – Park Ave CDs You can see more info at link in bio. THANK YOU.
JAVELIN is out today. Thank you for listening. I love you. This album is dedicated to the light of my life, my beloved partner and best friend Evans Richardson, who passed away in April. He was an absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, curiosity, integrity, and joy. He was one of those rare and beautiful ones you find only once in a lifetime—precious, impeccable, and absolutely exceptional in every way. I know relationships can be very difficult sometimes, but it’s always worth it to put in the hard work and care for the ones you love, especially the beautiful ones, who are few and far between. If you happen to find that kind of love, hold it close, hold it tight, savor it, tend to it, and give it everything you’ve got, especially in times of trouble. Be kind, be strong, be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and be yourself. Live every day as if it is your last, with fullness and grace, with reverence and love, with gratitude and joy. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Thank you. I love you. XOS
[Reposted by AKR from Sufjan’s tumblr:] 1. [No text] 2. Having lots of fun in occupational therapy class 3. New day, new GBS swag. Wearing it proud, tho I don’t actually agree with the sentiment. This whole experience has been a blessing in disguise. I know I’ve often been the poster child of pain, loss, and loneliness. And I can be a misanthrope at times. But the past month has renewed my hope in humanity. All the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and specialists working 24/7 to care for those in dire need around me have been constant examples of love in action. Thank you and God bless! 4. Therapy Shitzu named Bella. Look alive out there. Xoxo 5. Roll with it. Roll. It. Out. Loud. 6. Hospital interiors are a lot of gray and beige so it’s important to create your own color therapy corner. xo sufjan
[Reposted by AKR from Sufjan’s tumblr:] 1. [No text] 2. Having lots of fun in occupational therapy class 3. New day, new GBS swag. Wearing it proud, tho I don’t actually agree with the sentiment. This whole experience has been a blessing in disguise. I know I’ve often been the poster child of pain, loss, and loneliness. And I can be a misanthrope at times. But the past month has renewed my hope in humanity. All the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and specialists working 24/7 to care for those in dire need around me have been constant examples of love in action. Thank you and God bless! 4. Therapy Shitzu named Bella. Look alive out there. Xoxo 5. Roll with it. Roll. It. Out. Loud. 6. Hospital interiors are a lot of gray and beige so it’s important to create your own color therapy corner. xo sufjan
[Reposted by AKR from Sufjan’s tumblr:] 1. [No text] 2. Having lots of fun in occupational therapy class 3. New day, new GBS swag. Wearing it proud, tho I don’t actually agree with the sentiment. This whole experience has been a blessing in disguise. I know I’ve often been the poster child of pain, loss, and loneliness. And I can be a misanthrope at times. But the past month has renewed my hope in humanity. All the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and specialists working 24/7 to care for those in dire need around me have been constant examples of love in action. Thank you and God bless! 4. Therapy Shitzu named Bella. Look alive out there. Xoxo 5. Roll with it. Roll. It. Out. Loud. 6. Hospital interiors are a lot of gray and beige so it’s important to create your own color therapy corner. xo sufjan
[Reposted by AKR from Sufjan’s tumblr:] 1. [No text] 2. Having lots of fun in occupational therapy class 3. New day, new GBS swag. Wearing it proud, tho I don’t actually agree with the sentiment. This whole experience has been a blessing in disguise. I know I’ve often been the poster child of pain, loss, and loneliness. And I can be a misanthrope at times. But the past month has renewed my hope in humanity. All the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and specialists working 24/7 to care for those in dire need around me have been constant examples of love in action. Thank you and God bless! 4. Therapy Shitzu named Bella. Look alive out there. Xoxo 5. Roll with it. Roll. It. Out. Loud. 6. Hospital interiors are a lot of gray and beige so it’s important to create your own color therapy corner. xo sufjan
[Reposted by AKR from Sufjan’s tumblr:] 1. [No text] 2. Having lots of fun in occupational therapy class 3. New day, new GBS swag. Wearing it proud, tho I don’t actually agree with the sentiment. This whole experience has been a blessing in disguise. I know I’ve often been the poster child of pain, loss, and loneliness. And I can be a misanthrope at times. But the past month has renewed my hope in humanity. All the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and specialists working 24/7 to care for those in dire need around me have been constant examples of love in action. Thank you and God bless! 4. Therapy Shitzu named Bella. Look alive out there. Xoxo 5. Roll with it. Roll. It. Out. Loud. 6. Hospital interiors are a lot of gray and beige so it’s important to create your own color therapy corner. xo sufjan
[Reposted by AKR from Sufjan’s tumblr:] 1. [No text] 2. Having lots of fun in occupational therapy class 3. New day, new GBS swag. Wearing it proud, tho I don’t actually agree with the sentiment. This whole experience has been a blessing in disguise. I know I’ve often been the poster child of pain, loss, and loneliness. And I can be a misanthrope at times. But the past month has renewed my hope in humanity. All the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and specialists working 24/7 to care for those in dire need around me have been constant examples of love in action. Thank you and God bless! 4. Therapy Shitzu named Bella. Look alive out there. Xoxo 5. Roll with it. Roll. It. Out. Loud. 6. Hospital interiors are a lot of gray and beige so it’s important to create your own color therapy corner. xo sufjan
You can do it. I can do it. We all can do it. Let’s heal and move and improve together. Pray for peace and joy and strength. It’s National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (Sept. 18-24). At least I got the timing right. STAY POSITIVE. I love you. [Link in bio. This is a repost from Sufjan’s tumblr posted by @asthmatickittyrecords]
Quick glimpse of hospital swag. And weird shit people send me. Wet wipes and pee bucket are indispensable BFFs. Water in, urine out is key to healthy kidneys. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. And GBS merch is apparently a thing (go get some!). Unfortunately, child abuse is also a thing. Jesus says suffer the children and forbid them not to come unto me for such is the kingdom of heaven. Whitney says I believe the children are our future, treat them well and let them lead the way…. Etc. Get it together people. I’ll post more later when I’m not so enraged by humanity. I’m on steroids so bear with me. Sending you peace comfort and joy. Much love from the wheelchair Xoxoxo Sufjan [This is a repost from Sufjan’s tumblr posted by @asthmatickittyrecords]
Hi Friends. Quick update on my life. I’m very excited about having new music to share, but I just wanted to let you know that one of the reasons why I haven’t been able to participate in the press and promotion leading up to the release of Javelin is bc I am in the hospital. Last month I woke up one morning and couldn’t walk. My hands, arms and legs were numb and tingling and I had no strength, no feeling, no mobility. My brother drove me to the ER and after a series of tests—MRIs, EMGs, cat scans, X-rays, spinal taps (!), echo-cardiograms, etc.—the neurologists diagnosed me with an auto immune disorder called Guillian-Barre Syndrome. Luckily there’s treatment for this — they administer immuno-hemoglobin infusions for five days and pray that the disease doesn’t spread to the lungs, heart and brain. Very scary, but it worked. I spent about two weeks in Med/Surg, stuck in a bed, while my doctors did all the things to keep me alive and stabilize my condition. I owe them my life. On September 8, I was transferred to acute rehab, where I am now undergoing intensive physical therapy/occupational therapy, strength building etc. to get my body back in shape and to learn to walk again. It’s a slow process, but they say I will “recover,” it just takes a lot of time, patience, and hard work. Most people who have GBS learn to walk again on their own within a year, so I am hopeful. I’m only in my second week of rehab but it is going really well and I am working really hard to get back on my feet. I’m committed to getting better, I’m in good spirits, and I’m surrounded by a really great team. I want to be well! I’ll keep you posted as I progress. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. And a huge shout out to all the incredible caretakers of the world working night and day to help us heal. They are living saints. Be well, be joyful, stay sane, stay safe. I love you. yours truly from a wheelchair XOXOXO Sufjan Stevens [This is a repost from Sufjan’s tumblr posted by @asthmatickittyrecords]
You can listen to my new album early. Javelin listening events are happening on Tuesday September 19th, 2023 and Tuesday October 3, 2023. Info at link in bio. THANK YOU.
