Grace Ives
American singer-songwriter (born 1995)
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Grace Ives (born c. 1995) is an American singer-songwriter. Her music has been positively reviewed by publications including Stereogum, which featured her on its Best New Bands of 2019 list,[2] and Pitchfork, which awarded her second studio album Janky Star (2022) its Best New Music rating.[3]
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Ives performing at Yes Basement in Manchester, England, 2022 | |
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| Born | c. 1995 New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Label | True Panther Sounds/Harvest/Universal[1] |
| Website | graceives4u |
Early life and education
Ives was born circa 1995 in New York City.[4][5] She was raised in Gowanus, Brooklyn.[6] Her parents worked as a cinematographer and a creative director in the music industry.[7][8] As a teenager, she participated in the School of Rock program.[8] Ives went to college at Maryland Institute College of Art to study graphic design before transferring to the State University of New York at Purchase.[7][8] While in college, she began working on music in her dorm room.[8][6]
Career
Ives released her debut EP, Really Hot, in 2016.[9][8] She released her debut album, 2nd, on April 22, 2019.[10][6] She released Janky Star, her second album, on June 10, 2022.[11][5] In August 2022, she performed her song "Lullaby" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[12]
Ives was the support act for Swedish singer Lykke Li on her North American tour supporting new studio album Eyeye (2022).[13]
In October 2025, she released three new songs: "Avalanche," "Dance with Me" and "My Mans".[14] Her album Girlfriend was released on March 20, 2026.[15]
Personal life
Ives lives in the Queens borough of New York City.[8]
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Discography
- 2nd (2019)
- Janky Star (2022)
- Girlfriend (2026)
