Kat Burns
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Kat Burns | |
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| Birth name | Kat Elizabeth Burns[1] |
| Born | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | pop, folk, folktronica, synthpop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, artist, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, synth, ukulele |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Play the Triangle, Out of This Spark, Arts & Crafts |
| Website | www.playthetriangle.com |
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
[edit]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
[edit]KASHKA
[edit]- Relax (2017)
- Port William Instrumentals (2017)
- Heavy Ghost single (2016)
- Bones EP (2014)
- Bound (2013)
- Vichada (2012)
Forest City Lovers
[edit]- The Sun and the Wind (2006)
- Haunting Moon Sinking (2008)
- Phodilus & Tyto (2009)
- Carriage (2010)
Kat Burns
[edit]- For the Birds (2005)
Guest appearances
[edit]- "Don't Go, Please" by Forest City Lovers on the Friends In Bellwoods compilation (Out of This Spark, 2007)
- "Minneapolis" by Forest City Lovers on the Friends In Bellwoods II compilation (Out of This Spark, 2009)
Music videos
[edit]KASHKA
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]KASHKA
[edit]- Soundclash Music Awards 2013 (finalist) [12]
Forest City Lovers
[edit]- Verge Music Awards Artist of the Year 2011 (nominee)[13]
- Verge Music Awards Album of the Year 2011 (nominee)
References
[edit]- ^ "ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Martyr TV | Martyr Magazine
- ^ I'm With The Band: Kat from Forest City Lovers Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ An Hour of Kat Burns’ Time | news | Torontoist
- ^ An hour of her time - NOW Toronto Magazine - Think Free
- ^ Kat Burns - Voice Over Talent Artist at VOX TALENT Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Forest City Lovers Discography at Discogs
- ^ Forest City Lovers The Great Hall, Toronto ON April 19
- ^ Kat Burns Announces Kashka Tour Dates, Unveils New Video
- ^ Kashka Discography at Discogs
- ^ SKETCH - Kat Burns and her guest artists still have a lot of...
- ^ Harbourfront Centre - Summer Festivals - SoundClash Music Award Finalist: KASHKA
- ^ XM CANADA | Canadian Indie Music Lovers Choose Industry's Best: XM Canada Opens Fan Voting for The Verge Music Awards Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine