Sharon Van Etten joins Crooked Fingers on new single, "Haunted"

"Haunted" is a duet which chronicles the end of a relationship, and while composing the song, Eric Bachmann could only envision hearing Sharon Van Etten's voice accompanying his own. As the only electronic track among full-band backed rock songs and acoustic numbers, it changed the shape of Sweet Deth, Crooked Fingers' first album in fifteen years.

Speaking of the new song, Sharon Van Etten says: "This summer after returning from tour, I was ready to take a breath and focus on family - but then an email appeared in my inbox from legendary Eric Bachmann of Archers of Loaf, Crooked Fingers. Taking a breath I clicked on it and when I heard the song I knew I needed to make time for it. He commiserated with the work / life balance and was patient as I tried to find my voice in his song. Recording remotely is a blessing and a curse. I can work in my own time in my own space, but it takes a certain magic to sing with someone and being in the room is preferred to meet eye to eye… however, I closed my eyes and did take after take and sent him a few ideas, and I let him roll with whatever he preferred - and he made something quite special. I hope you all enjoy it. I am honoured to play a part in this release."