Erin K
Germantown, Tennessee, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2011 | SELF
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"We've all been beautifully mesmerised here in the studio. Beautiful" - Nihal, Radio 1 Review Show -
It's rare that I hear something that makes me go WTF!?!! But these guys definitely inspired that reaction in me, in a really good way. Telling personal, uncomplicated stories over pretty tunes in an understated and very cool manner. Talented song writers and beautiful tones/harmonies…" - ALEX BAKER, KERRANG! RADIO/ Q RADIO - ...
“Billed as anti-folk (I'm still yet to meet anyone who can explain what that means) I was skeptical they'd be any good, but I was blown away. The set was filled with well observed songs that at times had brilliant comedic value. I was left grinning from ear to ear.” - Dan O, XFM Radio DJ
"Witty, humourous, and a breath of fresh air...It's a great example that even though female voices can be angelic, these women are real women; they feel emotions like love and lust like the rest of us and aren't afraid to sing about them..." - Mary Chang, There Goes The Fear - ...
"An R-rated Pam Ayres for Generation Y." The Guardian - Guardian
"It reminds me of early Suzanne Vega vibe wise with more of the wit that Kirsty McColl used to bring to things - there is definitely some decent humour to be had…" Steven Bained, Unsigned Band Review - UBR
"An underground Kate Nash sound with a vocal reminiscent of Suzanne Vega…I could see their record becoming a permanent coffee table favourite" - Viki Blight, Absolute Radio -
"Filthy-mouthed indie darling!"- NME - NME
"Engaging quirkiness" - Gary Crowley, BBC London - BBC
"I want to hear more stuff like this, the jolly folky funny kind of stuff which mixes childish simplicity into real life, turning it upside down and inside out with its sheer eccentricity. In short: truly, madly deepy fantastic." - Dave Knight, Altsounds - Altsounds
"Erin K and Tash are destined for greatness!" - Sarah Champion, Absolute Radio - Absolute Radio
"Oh Well" : Synced with online and TV add for Google Japan
"Sorry I'm not Black" : Instrumental synced with LG add
"This Boy" : Synced with online promotion for Walker Books - Google, LG, Walker Books
"Billed as anti-folk (I'm still yet to meet anyone who can explain what that means) I was skeptical they'd be any good, but I was blown away. The set was filled with well observed songs that at times had brilliant comedic value. I was left grinning from ear to ear" - Dan O, XFM Radio DJ - XFM Radio
Discography
Erin K released her first single "coins" last November and has since received considerable radio play on most of London's radio stations, including a "pick of the week" by Huw Stephens on Radio 1.
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Bio
Erin K is Erin Kleh and just a few years ago she picked up a guitar and began writing autobiographical songs that earned her a reputation in the London anti-folk scene. She relocated to NYC just over a year ago and is often found touring in Europe. Since November last year, she has completed over 90 performances across Italy and the UK and is currently planning a European tour for the start of 2015 to promote her new album. Comparisons have been made to Kate Nash, Regina Spektor, Susanne Vega, and Lily Allen.
“An R-rated Pam Ayres for Generation Y.” - The Guardian
“Filthy-mouthed indie darling!”- NME
Backed by her band, she performs a range of quirky, honest and heartfelt songs. She has developed her own style of folk, with songs touching upon subjects such as “friends with benefits”, hybrid animals, missed communications and food. She performed at the London Olympics and Paralympics, and also played a solo show at the Edinburgh Festival. She has headlined many of London’s must-do venues, including Union Chapel and Bush Hall. Her debut single, “Coins” was hand picked as Huw Stephens’ BBC Introducing Tip of The Week. She was the first unsigned act to be played on Nihal’s Review Show on BBC1, and has had airplay on 6Music with Tom Robinson, BBC London, Absolute Radio and Kerrang and was The Guardians’ Band of the Day #1,111. She has also had syncs with Google Japan, Walker Books and LG. She is currently living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and is finishing up her album, due for release early next year.
She performs with Brian Radock and Danielle Sullivan under the careful watch of Paolo Mei of Rocketta Booking in Italy and Paul Kramer of Trinifold Management in London.
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