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 released in October 2024.[3]
Katie Gavin | |
|---|---|
 Katie Gavin with MUNA, 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Catherine Hope Gavin |
| Born | December 30, 1992 Winnetka, Illinois, US |
| Genres | Pop |
| Labels | Saddest Factory Records |
| Member of | MUNA |
Early life and education
editGavin 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
editIn 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, which was released on October 25, 2024, through Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory Records.[8] Prior to the album release, she released three singles "Aftertaste", "Casual Drug Use" and "Inconsolable.".[7][9][10][11][12][13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- What a Relief (2024)
With MUNA
edit- About U (2017)
- Saves the World (2019)
- Muna (2022)
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. June 2, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b 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.