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American folk singer-songwriter (born 1996 or 1997)

Olive Klug (born 1996 or 1997) is an American folk singer-songwriter known for their work about gender identity and coming of age.

Early life and education

Klug grew up in Portland, Oregon. As a child, they participated in musical theatre, sang a cappella and took guitar lessons. They graduated from Wilsonville High School in 2015.

In college, Klug studied psychology and sociology, intending to pursue a Master of Social Work and become a therapist. They earned their bachelor's in 2019 and worked for several months at a rehab facility. During their senior year, conversations with friends emboldened them to pursue music as a full-time career.

Career

Klug released their debut EP, Fire Alarm, in 2019, featuring songs they wrote throughout high school and college.

In 2020, early during the COVID-19 pandemic, Klug began sharing videos of their music on TikTok. Their account became popular, eventually amassing more than 175,000 followers. They toured with Odie Leigh and Kevin Atwater in 2022.

In 2023, Klug released their first full-length album, Don't You Dare Make Me Jaded, with Nettwerk Music Group. Written mostly in 2021, the album is about "deconstructing the expectations I had for myself and finding joy even though the world is really bleak," Klug told The Texas Observer.

Klug has named Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Adrianne Lenker, and Mal Blum as musical influences.

Personal life

Klug is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. They live in Los Angeles and, as of 2023, were in a relationship with a nonbinary partner.

References

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  2. ^ Hynek, Julia J. (2023-09-13). "Olive Klug Profile: Coming of Age to the Tune of Contemporary Folk". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  3. Howard, Bob (2023-09-30). "Social Media Sensation, Olive Klug – Coming of Age". Oregon Music News. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  4. ^ Gaspar, Juliana. "Olive Klug, Singer-Songwriter, TikTok Sensation". The Oberlin Review. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  5. Bryant, Daphne (2023-12-14). "Olive Klug Is Folk Reimagined". Five Cent Sound. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  6. Boyer, Abigail (2024-01-19). "'The Only Thing Worse Than A Woman Who Lies Is A Girl Who'll Tell Truths'". The Daily of the University of Washington. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  7. ^ O'Connell, Kit (2023-03-31). "Olive Klug's Melancholy Mood: A Visit with TikTok's Nonbinary Folk Music Star". The Texas Observer. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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