Katie Malco
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Katie Malco | |
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 Malco at Stoke Sugarmill in 2022 supporting Bob Mould | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Kate Malco |
| Born | Katie Anne Malcolmson |
| Genres | Folk rock, indie rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | 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 (R.E.M.), 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]
Personal life
Malco was born in Dunfermline, Fife to Scottish parents. She, her parents and her siblings moved to Northampton when she was a child.
