MARY ANN MEETS THE GRAVEDIGGERS

"It's a telling remark for a woman who turns traditional fairytales on their head. Born in Russia, transposed to the Bronx, the Strokes' sanctioned high priestess of the anti-folk scene has created her own disjointed world where fantastic dreams are seen in the sharp focus of reality. Spektor never escapes into morality tales, instead creating characters who exist outside of convention."