Kashika Kollaikal, better known by her stage name Flung, is an American indie rock musician based in Oakland, California.[1]

History

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Kollaikal is a member of the jazz band Honey Oat.[2] Kollaikal released her first album under the Flung moniker in 2020, titled Shaky But My Hair Is Grown. The album was released through the labels Topshelf Records and Citrus City Records.[2] In 2022, Kollaikal released her second album as Flung, titled Apricot Angel.[3] In 2024, Kollaikal released her third and latest album as Flung titled All Heartbeat.[4][5] Prior to the albums release, Stereogum named it one of "The 200 Most Anticipated Albums of 2024".[6] The album was released through Get Better Records.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Flung Interview". Chicago Independent Radio Project. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b Reed, Mick (October 22, 2020). "Bandcamp of the Day: Flung". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ Davis, Ted. "Flung: Apricot Angel". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ Commisso, Erica. "Flung's 'All Heartbeat' Flutters with Possibility". Exclaim!. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ^ Suchowiecky, Marion. "April's Add of the Month – All Heartbeat by Flung". KCSB. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  6. ^ "The 200 Most Anticipated Albums of 2024". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ Lesuer, Mike (November 8, 2023). "Oakland-based songwriter Kashika Kollaikal shares her first track for Get Better Records". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2024.