Karin Ann

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Karin Ann
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Karin Ann in September 2024
Background information
Birth nameKarin Ann Trabelssie
Born (2002-05-10) 10 May 2002 (age 23)
Čadca, Slovakia
Genres Indie pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
Website karin-ann.com

Karin Ann Trabelssie (born 10 May 2002), known professionally as Karin Ann, is a Slovak singer and songwriter. She is best known for indie pop music with a focus on mental health issues and LGBTQ activism.

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Early life and education

Karin Ann was born in the city of Čadca in northern Slovakia, near the borders with Czechia and Poland [1] on 10 May 2002 [2] She is of Czech and Syrian heritage. [3]

Karin Ann has stated that her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis drove her early interest in art. [4] She began attending school for graphic design but turned to music after suffering a hand injury. [5] She cites Grace Vanderwaal as an early musical influence who inspired her to begin playing the ukulele. [5]

Karin Ann describes Slovakia as a conservative country where being queer is "not widely accepted". [6] She has cited how hard it is to find people open about their sexuality and the lack of queer media in the country. [7]

Career

Ann published the single "3AM" in 2020, her first English language release. [7] In 2021, she released the single "I'm a Loser", a song which focused on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the mental health of her generation. [8] In the same year, she grew in recognition throughout Europe by winning Discovery of the Year award at the Žebřík Music Awards and Best Music Video at the Munich Music Awards. [6] She has opened for My Chemical Romance and Imagine Dragons. [9] While performing live on Polish state television, she wrapped herself in a rainbow flag and dedicated her performance to LGBTQ people. [10] Her performance, in contrast to Poland's poor record on LGBTQ rights, made headlines, gaining her increased popularity. [8] Her single "In Company" was included in Spotify's EQAL Global playlist and advertised on a billboard an the Times Square. [11]

In 2022, Ann released the EP Side Effects of Being Human, [7] followed by her debut full-length album Through the Telescope in 2024. [10] The album was produced by Benjamin Lazar Davis and Will Graefe and has been described as a mix of rock and folk music styles. [9] In 2025 she teamed up with Mark Plati and other collaborators of David Bowie to record a rendition of Bowie's hit " 'Heroes' ". [12]

Vanity Fair called Ann an "icon of the LGBTQ+ community" in Eastern Europe. [13]

Personal life

Until 2022, Karin Ann resided in the city of Žilina. In 2022 she relocated to London. [14]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Notes

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bringin' It Backwards: Interview with Karin Ann". American Songwriter . 14 January 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Choiński, Robert (15 July 2021). "Karin Ann - who is the singer who raised the rainbow flag in "Question for Breakfast"?". Glamour . Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Speváčku Karin Ann prirovnávajú k hviezde svetového formátu". Hashtag.sk (in Slovak). 7 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. ↑ Cesarine, Indira (15 May 2024). "Exclusive Interview: Unveiling Vulnerability - Musician Karin Ann on Love, Mental Health, and her Debut Album 'Through the Telescope'". Untitled. Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  5. 1 2 Hernandez, Ileana (24 April 2024). "Karin Ann's Debut Album is the Beginning of a Strong Career". Trill. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  6. 1 2 Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (13 October 2023). "Get to know alt-pop newcomer Karin Ann: "I want to create a safe space for queer people"". Gay Times . Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 Wratten, Marcus (28 August 2023). "Karin Ann is the Gen Z alt-pop icon speaking up for Eastern Europe's queer community". PinkNews . Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  8. 1 2 Nikolova, Milana (16 October 2021). "Why Slovak singer Karin Ann is the voice of CEE's Generation Z". emerging-europe.com. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  9. 1 2 Martin, Isabella (10 May 2024). "Karin Ann releases 'Through the Telescope', tackling deep personal and social themes". WhyNow.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  10. 1 2 Williams, Sophie (25 March 2024). "Karin Ann's spectacular second act". NME . Archived from the original on 20 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Strategie - Karin Ann sa ako prvá slovenská speváčka dostala na Spotify bilbord v New Yorku". strategie.hnonline.sk (in Slovak). 22 August 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "David Bowie "Heroes" Cover from Karin Ann and Bowie Band Mates". Rock Cellar Magazine. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  13. ↑ Giudici, Cristina (3 March 2022). "Karin Ann: "Why do you hate us?"". Vanity Fair . Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "Turnéklippel jelentkezik Karin Ann, a BBC által is elismert fiatal énekesnő". Lángoló (in Hungarian). 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
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