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Katie Malco

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Katie Malco
Malco singing into microphone while playing guitar
Malco at Stoke Sugarmill in 2022 supporting Bob Mould
Background information
Birth nameKatie Anne Malcolmson
Also known asKate Malco
GenresFolk rock, indie rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)guitar, vocals, piano
Websitehttp://www.katiemalco.com

Katie Malcolmson,[1] known professionally as Katie Malco, is a British indie rock musician based in Northampton, England.[2]

Career

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Malco began her career releasing an EP in 2011 titled Katie Malco and the Slow Parade [3] on Alcopop! Records.[4] Malco released her second EP in 2013 titled Tearing Ventricles.[5] In 2020, Malco signed to Richmond, Virginia-based record label 6131 Records. Her debut album, Failures, was released through the label on 5 June 2020.[6][7] The album was one of NPR Music's "Best New Albums" upon the week of its release.[8] Malco has toured with Julien Baker,[9] Alvvays,[10] Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Fenne Lily,[11] Dawes, Hurray for the Riff Raff,[12] Laura Stevenson, Medium Build and Peter Buck (REM), as well as opening for The Lumineers at their 2023 Crystal Palace Park show.[13] Malco released a new single in 2024 featuring Laura Stevenson, called Fatal Attraction.[14][15][16]

Personal life

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Malco was born in Dunfermline, Fife to Scottish parents. She, her parents and her siblings moved to Northampton when she was a child.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Title Label Format
2020 Failures 6131 Records 12" vinyl LP, CD, Digital

EPs

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Year Title Label Format
2024 Failures Remixed 6131 Records Digital
2022 Failures Revisited 6131 Records Digital
2021 Cloudbusting (Kate Bush Cover) 6131 Records Digital
2013 Tearing Ventricles Alcopop! Records 12" vinyl EP, Digital
2011 Katie Malco and the Slow Parade Alcopop! Records Digital

References

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  1. ^ "Album Failures, Katie Malco". Qobuz. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  2. ^ Jackson, David. "Katie Malco releases emotive alt-rock debut album Failures". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  3. ^ Johnson, Tom (18 November 2011). "Album Review...Katie Malco - The Slow Parade EP". Gold Flake Paint. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Katie Malco reveals brand-new single Creatures + Announces signing with 6131 Records". Circuit Sweet. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  5. ^ Gersten, Amanda. "Daily Dose: Katie Malco, "Creatures"". Paste. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. ^ Schatz, Lake (4 March 2020). "Katie Malco Announces Debut Album Failures, Shares "Animal": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. ^ DeVille, Chris (16 April 2020). "Katie Malco – "Brooklyn"". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  8. ^ Powers, Ann; Thompson, Stephen; Chinen, Nate; Huizenga, Tom. "New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On June 12". NPR Music. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  9. ^ "The Lexington is an award winning bar in Islington with Live Music venue, Bourbon, craft beers, DJs, Food and a nightclub! Open all day & most of the night". www.thelexington.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. ^ "ALVVAYS - KATIE MALCO | Botanique". botanique.be. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  11. ^ Webster, Libby (2023-10-11). "Fenne Lily Announces Expanded Edition of 'Big Picture'". deadoceans.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  12. ^ "Hurray for the Riff Raff to commence summer tour with UK dates in August". Songlines. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  13. ^ Tegan (2023-06-30). "RAG'N'BONE MAN, ELLA HENDERSON, BILLIE MARTEN AND KATIE MALCO JOIN THE LUMINEERS AT CRYSTAL PALACE". ON IN LONDON. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  14. ^ "Katie Malco returns with first new release in four years, "Fatal Attraction"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  15. ^ "Katie Malco & Laura Stevenson Share New Song "Fatal Attraction": Listen". Stereogum. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  16. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2024-07-10). "Katie Malco, Laura Stevenson Combine On 'Fatal Attraction' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2024-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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