Caroline Kingsbury

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Caroline Kingsbury is an American pop musician from Los Angeles, California.

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Early life and background

Kingsbury grew up in a conservative Christian household in Florida, where she first performed music as part of her church worship band. [1] She has said that her early exposure to music was shaped by restrictions in her household; while artists such as the Beatles and Bob Dylan were permitted, contemporary popular music was discouraged. [1]

Kingsbury is openly queer. [2]

Career

Kingsbury released her debut album in 2021 titled Heaven's Just a Flight via Fortune Tellers Records. [3] Prior to the release, Kingsbury had released the single "Fall in Love"., [4] "Hero" [5] and "Lose". [6] The album was ranked number 26 on Yardbarker's list of "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". [7] In late 2024, Kingsbury released her first EP titled I Really Don't Care!" [8] [2] The EP was named one of "The 25 Best EPs of 2024" according to Atwood Magazine. [9]

In April 2025, Kingsbury announced her second EP, Shock Treatment, scheduled for release in September 2025. The project includes the singles "Chocolate" and the title track, and explores themes of queer identity, relationships, and family estrangement. [1] She debuted “Chocolate” live at the BMI Stage during Lollapalooza in Chicago in August 2025. [10]

Kingsbury performed at Lollapalooza in 2025, her largest festival appearance to date. [1] Kingsbury performed three sets during the 2025 Lollapalooza weekend, including her BMI Stage appearance, an acoustic performance at the Toyota Music Den, and an official aftershow at Schubas supporting Del Water Gap. [10]

Following the release of Shock Treatment, she announced a co-headlining North American tour with pop artist MARIS, including a performance at the All Things Go music festival in Maryland. Kingsbury explained that the format would feature both solo performances and joint collaborations in a continuous two-hour set, intended as a more communal concert experience. [1] [10]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Cassidy, Kayley (August 19, 2025). "From Outer Space To Center Stage: Caroline Kingsbury's Queer Indie-Pop Takeover - GO Magazine" . Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Atlanta, Ellen. "Caroline Kingsbury is the queer musician crafting New Romantic beauty looks". Dazed . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ Gordon, Arielle. "Caroline Kingsbury: Heaven's Just a Flight". Pitchfork . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ Gurduiala, Dimitra. "Interview: Caroline Kingsbury Presents an Album That Would Make Madonna Proud". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Benitez-Eves, Tina. "Caroline Kingsbury Summons Every Flicker of Strength on "Hero"". American Songwriter . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ Laricchia, Lissyelle. "Caroline Kingsbury Dreams of Being Free in Longing New Single "Lose"". FLOOD Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ Sawdey, Evan. "Year in review: The 50 best albums of 2021". Yardbarker . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ Mosk, Mitch. "EP Premiere: Caroline Kingsbury's 'I Really Don't Care!' Is an Irresistible, Cinematic Celebration of Caring Too Much". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ Mosk, Mitch. "The 25 Best EPs of 2024". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 Fanelli, Laurie (August 4, 2025). "Lollapalooza Interview: Caroline Kingsbury on the Joy of Playing Three Sets in One Day & Sharing New Music". Rebellious Magazine. Retrieved August 19, 2025.


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