Katie Malco

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

Katie Malco
Malco at Stoke Sugarmill in 2022 supporting Bob Mould
Malco at Stoke Sugarmill in 2022 supporting Bob Mould
Background information
Birth nameKatie Malcolmson
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, piano

Career

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, Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Fenne Lily, Dawes, and Joy Formidable.

Personal life

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

Discography

Studio albums
  • Failures (2020, 6131 Records)

EPs
  • Katie Malco and the Slow Parade (2011, Alcopop! Records)
  • Tearing Ventricles (2013, Alcopop! Records)

References
  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.
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