Karin Ann
Karin Ann | |
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.jpg) Karin Ann in September 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 10, 2002 Čadca, Slovakia |
| Genres | Indie pop |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Website | karin-ann |
Karin Ann is a Slovak singer and songwriter. She is best known for indie pop music with a focus on mental health issues and LGBTQ activism.
Early life and education
[edit]Ann was born in Čadca, Slovakia[1] on May 10, 2002.[2] She has stated that her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis drove her early interest in art.[3] She began attending school for graphic design but turned to music after suffering a hand injury.[4] She cites Grace Vanderwaal as an early musical influence who inspired her to begin playing the ukulele.[4]
Ann describes Slovakia as a conservative country where being queer is "not widely accepted".[5] She has cited how hard it is to find people open about their sexuality and the lack of queer media in the country.[6]
Career
[edit]Ann published the single "3AM" in 2020, her first English language release.[6] In 2021, she released the single "I'm a Loser", a song which focused on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the mental health of her generation.[7] In the same year, she grew in recognition throughout Europe by winning Discovery of the Year award at the Žebřík Music Awards and Best Music Video at the Munich Music Awards.[5] She has opened for My Chemical Romance and Imagine Dragons.[8] While performing live on Polish state television, she wrapped herself in a rainbow flag and dedicated her performance to LGBTQ people.[9] Her performance, in contrast to Poland's poor record on LGBTQ rights, went viral, gaining her increased popularity.[7]
In 2022, Ann released the EP Side Effects of Being Human,[6] followed by her debut full-length album Through the Telescope in 2024.[9] The album was produced by Benjamin Lazar Davis and Will Graefe and has been described as a mix of rock and folk music styles.[8] Ann collaborated with artist Imogen Heap on the first single for the album, "I Don't Believe in God".[8]
Vanity Fair called Ann an "icon of the LGBTQ+ community" in Eastern Europe.[10]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Through the Telescope (2024)
EPs
[edit]- Side Effects of Being Human (2022)
Singles
[edit]- "3AM" (2020)
- "I'm a loser" (2021)
- "I Don't Believe in God" (2024)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bringin' It Backwards: Interview with Karin Ann". American Songwriter. January 14, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Choiński, Robert (July 15, 2021). "Karin Ann - who is the singer who raised the rainbow flag in "Question for Breakfast"?". Glamour. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Cesarine, Indira (May 15, 2024). "Exclusive Interview: Unveiling Vulnerability - Musician Karin Ann on Love, Mental Health, and her Debut Album 'Through the Telescope'". Untitled. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Hernandez, Ileana (April 24, 2024). "Karin Ann's Debut Album is the Beginning of a Strong Career". Trill. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (October 13, 2023). "Get to know alt-pop newcomer Karin Ann: "I want to create a safe space for queer people"". Gay Times. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c Wratten, Marcus (August 28, 2023). "Karin Ann is the Gen Z alt-pop icon speaking up for Eastern Europe's queer community". PinkNews. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Nikolova, Milana (October 16, 2021). "Why Slovak singer Karin Ann is the voice of CEE's Generation Z". emerging-europe.com. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c Martin, Isabella (May 10, 2024). "Karin Ann releases 'Through the Telescope', tackling deep personal and social themes". WhyNow.co.uk. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Williams, Sophie (March 25, 2024). "Karin Ann's spectacular second act". NME. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ Giudici, Cristina (March 3, 2022). "Karin Ann: "Why do you hate us?"". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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