Katie Malco | |
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 Malco at Stoke Sugarmill in 2022 supporting Bob Mould | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Katie Anne Malcolmson |
| Also known as | Kate Malco |
| Genres | Folk rock, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, vocals, piano |
| Website | http://www.katiemalco.com |
Katie Malcolmson, [1] known professionally as Katie Malco, is a British indie rock musician based in Northampton, England. [2]
Malco began her career releasing an EP in 2011 titled Katie Malco and the Slow Parade [3] on Alcopop! Records. [4] Malco released her second EP in 2013 titled Tearing Ventricles. [5] In 2020, Malco signed to Richmond, Virginia-based record label 6131 Records. Her debut album, Failures, was released through the label on 5 June 2020. [6] [7] The album was one of NPR Music's "Best New Albums" upon the week of its release. [8] Malco has toured with Julien Baker, [9] Alvvays, [10] Jenny Lewis, Bob Mould, Fenne Lily, [11] Dawes, Hurray for the Riff Raff, [12] Laura Stevenson, Medium Build and Peter Buck (REM), as well as opening for The Lumineers at their 2023 Crystal Palace Park show. [13] Malco released a new single in 2024 featuring Laura Stevenson, called Fatal Attraction. [14] [15] [16]
Malco was born in Dunfermline, Fife to Scottish parents. She, her parents and her siblings moved to Northampton when she was a child.
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Failures | 6131 Records | 12" vinyl LP, CD, Digital |
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Failures Remixed | 6131 Records | Digital |
| 2022 | Failures Revisited | 6131 Records | Digital |
| 2021 | Cloudbusting (Kate Bush Cover) | 6131 Records | Digital |
| 2013 | Tearing Ventricles | Alcopop! Records | 12" vinyl EP, Digital |
| 2011 | Katie Malco and the Slow Parade | Alcopop! Records | Digital |
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