Christine Hoberg

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Christine Hoberg
OriginSuperior, Wisconsin, US
Genres Pop, art-pop, electronic music, R&B, soul, experimental
Years active2008 (2008)–present
MembersChristine Hoberg
Website christinehoberg.com

Christine Hoberg is an American singer-songwriter and electronic music producer from Superior, Wisconsin, currently based in Minneapolis. [1] She has worked previously with artists such as Flight Facilities, Kiings, Ivan Gough, and Feenixpawl. [2] [3] [4] She is known for her distinctive fluttery voice and live looping. [5]

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Biography

Hoberg was raised in Superior, Wisconsin where she has made music since she was a child beginning with cassette tapes and a karaoke machine. [6] She played in bands while attending Superior High School. She returns often to perform in the Twin Ports including Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival and FeMN Fest. [7] She also cites the area for a source of inspiration, "The extreme weather, seclusion and endless beauty makes it a super inspiring place to make any form of art". [8]

While based out of Brooklyn, Hoberg's most notable appearance as a writer and singer was on Flight Facilities' highest charting single "Clair de Lune". [9] The song came in at number 17 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012, [10] went ARIA platinum [11] and was later featured on the television show Grey's Anatomy. [12] It was remixed by Prins Thomas and Motez (producer) among others. [13] Hoberg's collaboration with Chris Siegel and Strehlow on 'This is How' earned her 'Song of the Year' at the Radio Milwaukee Music Awards. She has played across the United States and seven countries, including performing at Iceland Airwaves.

Discography

Albums

Appearances and credits

TitleYearArtistAlbumAria Charts: AUSAria Charts: AUS ClubCreditsLabel
"My Amour"2011BlissGhost of Edward CayceLyrics and vocalsBliss
"Painting the Past with Lighter Shades of Grey"2011Bliss & SitterReincarnationLyrics and vocalsBliss & Sitter
"Clair de Lune"2012 Flight Facilities Down to Earth 38 [14] Lyrics and vocals Future Classic
"Hear Me (Pt 1)"2014 Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl Hear Me (Pt 1)98 [15] 19 [15] Lyrics and vocalsNeon Records
"Depart"2015SUN NA (Alec Ness)Surface EPLyrics and vocalsSUN NA
"The Time Will Come"2015KiingsWwydfLyrics and vocalsKiings
"You Can't See Me"2015KiingsWwydfLyrics and vocalsKiings
"Bonestranded"2016David from VenusLittle Glass SlipperLyrics and vocalsEmerald & Doreen Records
"Need More Time"2017Sharrod SloansGrand DesignLyrics and vocalsCultured Sect
"This Is How"2017Chris SiegelThis Is HowLyrics and vocalsNoh Life

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2013 [16] "Clair de Lune"Best Independent Dance/Electronic Single or EPNominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982. [17]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013 "Clair de Lune" (Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell)Song of the YearShortlisted [18]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013 "Clair de Lune"
(featuring Christine Hoberg)		 Best Video Nominated [19]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Flight Facilities: Down to Earth review – a familiar playlist of daydreamy hits". Guardian.com. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  3. ↑ Maas, Tyler (4 March 2015). "Kiings reign supreme with true debut, WWYDF". Milwaukee Record. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
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  7. ↑ "Feminists unite -- Second-year Femn Fest draws feminist-friendly crowd for music, art, workshops and more". DuluthNewsTribune.com. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
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