Musician, artist
Kat Burns |
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Birth name | Kat Elizabeth Burns[1] |
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Born | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Genres | pop, folk, folktronica, synthpop |
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Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, artist, actor |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, synth, ukulele |
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Years active | 2005–present |
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Labels | Play the Triangle, Out of This Spark, Arts & Crafts |
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Website | www.playthetriangle.com |
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Musical artist
Kat Elizabeth Burns is a Canadian musician known as KASHKA[2] who was the lead songwriter and vocalist of Forest City Lovers.[3] She is also a visual artist[4][5] and voice over actor.[6]
Career
Burns led folk-pop band Forest City Lovers from 2006 to 2012, releasing three full-length albums and one vinyl single[7] with the band before their indefinite hiatus.[8] In 2010, she started KASHKA as a side project and has since taken it on full-time.[9] She has released two full-length albums and a number of singles under the "KASHKA" moniker.[10] Burns is also involved in community organisations Girls Rock Camp Toronto and SKETCH.[11]
Discography
KASHKA
- Relax (2017)
- Port William Instrumentals (2017)
- Heavy Ghost single (2016)
- Bones EP (2014)
- Bound (2013)
- Vichada (2012)
Forest City Lovers
- The Sun and the Wind (2006)
- Haunting Moon Sinking (2008)
- Phodilus & Tyto (2009)
- Carriage (2010)
Kat Burns
Guest appearances
Music videos
KASHKA
- Body Like Lead (2015) directed by Stephanie Markowitz.
- Salmon Arms (Acoustic) (2014) directed by Kat Burns.
- Never Had It (2013) directed by Daniel Tahmazian.
- Bloodlines (2013) directed by Adam Seward.
- Winter Light' (2012) directed by Kat Burns.
- Vichada (2012) directed by Kat Burns.
Forest City Lovers
- Song for Morrie (2007) directed by Stuart A. McIntyre
- Pirates (2008) directed by Kat Burns.
- Tell Me, Cancer (2010) directed by Ryan Marr.
- If I Were A Tree (2010) co-directed by Jared Raab and Colin Medley
- Keep the Kids Inside (2011) directed by Isotoica
Awards
KASHKA
- Soundclash Music Awards 2013 (finalist) [12]
Forest City Lovers
- Verge Music Awards Artist of the Year 2011 (nominee)[13]
- Verge Music Awards Album of the Year 2011 (nominee)
References