Katie Gavin
Katie Gavin | |
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 Katie Gavin, 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Labels | Saddest Factory Records |
| Member of | MUNA |
Catherine Hope Gavin[1][2] is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Winnetka, Illinois who is a member of the American pop band Muna. She is also a solo artist, with her debut solo album, What a Relief, releasing in October 2024.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Gavin attended New Trier High School, graduating in 2011.[4] While attending New Trier, Gavin posted a cover of Willow Smith's Whip My Hair, which went viral.[4]
She then studied at the University of Southern California (USC).[5]
Career
[edit]In 2013 Gavin met Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin at USC, where they formed the band Muna.[5][6] As of August 2024[update] Gavin has released three studio albums with Muna.[7]
In 2024, Gavin announced her debut full-length solo album, What A Relief, to be released on October 25, 2024 through Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory Records.[8] She also released a single, titled "Aftertaste".[7][9][10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Katie Gavin". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "MUNA's Katie Gavin Announces Debut Solo Album "What a Relief", Shares New Song "Aftertaste"". pm studio world wide news. 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (July 23, 2024). "Muna's Katie Gavin Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares Video for New Song". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Jasmine. "Gavin forms band, making it in the music industry". New Trier News. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Whelan, Catherine; Tidmarsh, Kevin; Branch, Natasha. "MUNA Might Just Save The World". NPR. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "PROFILE: MUNA". Wonderland. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Browning, Maddie. "MUNA's Katie Gavin announces new solo project ahead of Newport Folk Festival performance". WBUR. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew. "Muna's Katie Gavin Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Daisy. "MUNA's Katie Gavin announces debut solo album 'What A Relief'". DIY. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Hudson, Alex. "MUNA's Katie Gavin Announces Solo Debut 'What a Relief,' Shares New Single "Aftertaste"". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha. "Katie Gavin Bridges Gap Between Muna and Her Debut Solo LP With 'Aftertaste'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 13, 2024.