Photo by Jeremy Charles.

Sherree has been weaving together heart-wrenching harmonies for years and finally has an album for all of us to hold on to, instead of just going to her myspace page everyday like we used to do. Check it out on itunes. Or pick it up this Friday at her show at the Opolis.

Where are you from?
Oklahoma City as of recent.

What do you do?
I sing. I write stories, pair them with melodies. I constantly over-analyze. I’m all heart – no head. I make messes, and rarely do I clean them.

Who or what do you use for inspiration?
It seems like weather, and my family and friends show up a lot in my songs. Oddly enough, there is this woman’s chorus in Snow White that is really inspiring my songwriting. Search “snow white music – love’s first kiss (finale)” on youtube. You won’t be sorry. Other than that, this book called “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron is blowing my mind. Overall however, new uncomfortable situations are the most inspirational. They usually squeeze out some creative juice in some way shape or form.

What artists do you respect right now?
Atony Hegarty’s compositions, Henri Matisse’s use of color, Emily Bronte’s dedication, David Bazan’s lyrics, Dawes’s harmony parts.

What are you sick of?
John and Kate Plus 8, questioning my own rationality, waiting for Jacob Abello’s album. In no specific order.

What music are you listening to recently?
Man, this band “Dawes” is just wrecking my soul. It’s like medicine. It’s wonderful. Also, Corey Chisel and the Wandering Songs, Antony and the Johnsons, and this girl Sarah Jaffe from Denton, Texas.

What is your first creative memory?
In first grade I became really intrigued by complex harmonies so I tried to turn my family of 4 into a barbershop quartet. I made us all line up by height and gave them each a note to sing. It sounded just . . . . terrible.

What is your favorite food/drank spot in Norman?
Food: Sweet Basil. Pad Thai with chicken, spice level 2 and a half, omelet on top.
Drink: Anywhere I can get a nice wheat beer with a lemon. It’s a summertime must.

Album art by Nathan Price.

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