Katie Gavin | |
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Katie Gavin with MUNA, 2022 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Catherine Hope Gavin |
Born | (1992-12-30) December 30, 1992 (age 31) Winnetka, Illinois, US |
Genres | Pop |
Labels | Saddest Factory Records |
Member of | MUNA |
Catherine Hope Gavin 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 released in October 2024.
Early life and education
Gavin attended New Trier High School, graduating in 2011. While attending New Trier, Gavin posted a cover of Willow Smith's Whip My Hair, which went viral.
She then studied at the University of Southern California (USC).
Career
In 2013, Gavin met Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin at USC, where they formed the band MUNA. As of August 2024 Gavin has released three studio albums with MUNA.
In 2024, Gavin announced her debut full-length solo album, What a Relief, which was released on October 25, 2024, through Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory Records. Prior to the album release, she released three singles "Aftertaste", "Casual Drug Use" and "Inconsolable.".
Discography
Studio albums
- What a Relief (2024)
With MUNA
Main article: Muna discography- About U (2017)
- Saves the World (2019)
- Muna (2022)
References
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- ^ Whelan, Catherine; Tidmarsh, Kevin; Branch, Natasha. "MUNA Might Just Save The World". NPR. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- "PROFILE: MUNA". Wonderland. June 2, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Browning, Maddie (July 23, 2024). "MUNA's Katie Gavin announces new solo project ahead of Newport Folk Festival performance". WBUR. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- Strauss, Matthew (July 23, 2024). "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 (July 23, 2024). "Katie Gavin Bridges Gap Between Muna and Her Debut Solo LP With 'Aftertaste'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- "Katie Gavin Share New Song "Casual Drug Use": Listen". Stereogum. August 20, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- "Katie Gavin of MUNA Shares "Inconsolable" Ahead of Solo Debut". FLOOD. Retrieved October 4, 2024.