Angel Olsen

Credits: Far Out / Luke Rogers

Full Name

Angel Olsen

Born

January 22nd, 1987

Height

5ft 7in

Hometown

St Louis, Missouri, USA

Net Worth

Estimated $3 million

Family

Angel Olsen was born in St Louis, Missouri, and was adopted as an infant. She has spoken openly about being raised in a large adoptive family and later reconnecting with members of her biological family as an adult. Olsen has largely kept her personal relationships private and has no publicly confirmed spouse or children. Her experiences of family, identity and loss have frequently informed her songwriting.

Years Active

2009–present

Bands

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

Top Tracks

'Shut Up Kiss Me', 'All Mirrors', 'Sister', 'Lark', 'Chance'

Top Albums

'My Woman', 'All Mirrors', 'Burn Your Fire for No Witness', 'Big Time', 'Half Way Home'

Fun Facts

Angel Olsen began gaining recognition while touring as a backing vocalist and guitarist for Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. ### Her 2022 album 'Big Time' was written following the deaths of both of her adoptive parents and her decision to publicly come out as queer. ### Olsen frequently reinvents her sound, moving between intimate folk recordings and expansive orchestral rock productions.

Related Artists

Sharon Van Etten, Weyes Blood, Julia Jacklin, Phoebe Bridgers, Waxahatchee

Angel Olsen is an American musician, singer, songwriter and producer whose emotionally rich songwriting and powerful voice have established her as one of the most acclaimed artists in contemporary indie music. After beginning her career as a member of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s touring band, Olsen emerged as a solo artist with a distinctive blend of indie folk, indie rock, Americana and art pop.

She has received widespread critical acclaim for albums including ‘Burn Your Fire for No Witness’, ‘My Woman’, ‘All Mirrors’ and ‘Big Time’, each showcasing her evolving musical style and deeply personal lyricism. Renowned for balancing intimate acoustic compositions with ambitious orchestral and rock arrangements, Olsen has become one of the defining singer-songwriters of the 21st century.