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Moses Sumney on Sexuality, 2021 Mystery and Songwriting

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Moses Sumney’s second album “græ” came out in a year without touring or fanfare and yet it still made it into our bloodstream. As a first name, last name singer and songwriter, Sumney embraces the vulnerability that comes with wide recognition with both caution and joy. In a discussion with friend and musical peer Caroline Polachek, he delves into his first adventures in songwriting, his relationship to folk music, and who his mystery icons are.

Moses Sumney. Styling by Karolyn Pho. Pants by LV x NBA Collection. Grooming by Annette Chaisson for Exclusive Artists using Koh Gen Do. Photo assistant Amanda Yanez. Styling assistant Kailee Takashima. Caroline Polachek: You look so fresh with the short blond. Is it blond? Yes. Moses Sumney: It is blond. It’s platinum blond-ish. I feel like a new person I had to change it up. It was time to refresh and just start new. New era, as the kids say. CP: It’s a good time to. Where are you right now? MS: I’m in Asheville, North Carolina, in my house, in my office-slash-studio, which is a mess.…

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