Jilian Medford, better known by her stage name Ian Sweet, is an American

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History

As Ian Sweet, Medford has released three full-length albums. The first album, ''Shapeshifter'', was released in 2016 via

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. The album was listed at number 33 on '' Stereogum'' list of the "50 Best Albums of 2016". Ian Sweet was also listed as one of ''Stereogum'' best new bands of 2016. In 2018, Medford followed up her debut with her second full-length album titled ''Crush Crusher'', also on Hardly Art. The album received a 3.5 out of 5 rating from ''

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''. Medford's third full-length album, ''Show Me How You Disappear'', was released on March 5, 2021.

Discography

Studio albums *''Shapeshifter'' (2016, Hardly Art) *''Crush Crusher'' (2018, Hardly Art) *''Show Me How You Disappear'' (2021, Polyvinyl)

References

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