Stagger Lee

Snakefarm’s version of “Stagger Lee” appears on My Halo at Half-Light, their debut album, which presents a modern reinterpretation of traditional American folk and blues songs. Snakefarm, composed of singer Anna Domino and musician Michael Delory, is known for transforming classic folk tales with innovative production that blends elements of electronic, rock, and folk music. Their version of "Stagger Lee" reimagines the story with a moody, atmospheric sound that brings a fresh perspective to the infamous tale.

"I was waiting for the light," explains Anna. "I thought, we should take a bunch of those great old songs about murder and such, and start doing them with modern arrangements, just to see what would happen. As the breadth of the canon revealed itself, it became apparent that countless versions of every song existed, with no two versions the same. So taking liberties with Snakefarm was really just an extension of that tradition."