Freya Wilcox
Australian-born singer, songwriter
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Freya Lynelle Wilcox is an Australian-born singer, songwriter and guitarist. She formed Freya Wilcox and the Howl in the United States with CJ Dunaieff on drums and Craig Shay on bass guitar.
- Indie
- punk
- rock
- roots
Freya Wilcox | |
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| Born | Freya Lynelle Wilcox Queensland, Australia |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | freyawilcox |
Biography
Freya Lynelle Wilcox was born in Queensland and grew up on the Gold Coast[1] She started playing guitar at the age of ten.[1] She studied Mass Communication and Media Studies at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.[2][3] Wilcox moved to the United States in her early 20s.[1] She has been vocally compared to Joan Jett and Brody Dalle, and is best known for her gutsy vocals and live performances.[4][5][6]
Wilcox released a solo extended play, Dirt Music.[7] She followed with another EP, Bareknuckle Love with her group the Howl and a split single that includes their punk cover version of the Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon"[8][9]