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{{Short description|American musician and performance artist}}
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| birth_name = Kristin Erickson
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1978}}
| birth_name = Kristin Grace Erickson
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| birth_place = [[Florida]], United States
| origin = [[San Francisco]], [[California]]
| birth_place = [[Florida]], United States
| genre = [[Electronica]]<br/>[[Electro music|Electro]]
| origin = [[San Francisco]], [[California]]
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| instrument = [[Vocals]], [[Piano]], [[Computer]], [[Banjo]]
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| label = [[Sonig]], [[Tigerbeat6]], [[Chicks on Speed Records]]
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| associated_acts = [[Blectum from Blechdom]], [[Adult Rodeo]], [[Barnwave]]
| associated_acts = [[Blectum from Blechdom]], [[Adult Rodeo]], [[Barnwave]], [[Blevin Blectum]], [[Eugene Chadbourne]]
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'''Kevin Blechdom''' (born '''Kristin Erickson''', 1978) is an American experimental [[electronic musician]]/[[performance artist]] from [[San Francisco]], California.
'''Kevin Blechdom''' (born '''Kristin Grace Erickson'''; 1978 in [[Florida]]) is an American experimental [[electronic musician]] and [[performance artist]]. She is based in [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]], California.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://arts.ucsc.edu/features/featured-staff/staff-spotlight-kristin-erickson-technical-coordinator-digital-arts-and-new-media-danm|title=Staff Spotlight: Kristin Erickson Technical Coordinator for Digital Arts and New Media (DANM)|last=|first=|date=2015|website=University of California, Santa Cruz|access-date=2019-11-27}}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Early life and education==
Kristin Grace Erickson was born in 1978 in Florida and raised in [[Stuart, Florida|Stuart]], [[Florida]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://sfbgarchive.48hills.org/sfbgarchive/2007/05/01/mcmaf-ich-bin-kevin-blechdom/|title=MCMAF: Ich bin Kevin Blechdom|website=San Francisco Bay Guardian Archive 1966–2014|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-27}}</ref> She studied piano and classical music at [[Florida State University]] however she was unhappy with the nature of her studies and transferred to [[Mills College]] in 1997 to study experimental music.<ref name=":2" /> She has a BA degree and MFA degree in electronic music from Mills College.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sfemf.org/artists/kristin-grace-erickson/|title=Kristin Grace Erickson|last=|first=|date=2015|website=San Francisco Electronic Music Festival|access-date=2019-11-27}}</ref>
She attended [[Mills College]] in [[Oakland, California]], where she founded [[Blectum from Blechdom]] with [[Blevin Blectum]], an experimental electronic group. In 2001, Blectum From Blechdom won an Award of Distinction for digital music at the Prix [[Ars Electronica]].


While she attended [[Mills College]] in [[Oakland, California]], she co-founded [[Blectum from Blechdom]] with [[Blevin Blectum]] (born Bevin Kelley), an experimental electronic group.<ref name=":2" /> The two performed together as Blectum from Blechdom for four years, ending in 2002 when Blechdom moved to Berlin, Germany.<ref name=":2" /> Blechdom's work changed when she started creating music solo, becoming more personal and about heartbreak.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popmatters.com/blechdomkevin-eatmy-2495847200.html|title=Kevin Blechdom: Eat My Heart Out|date=2005-12-07|website=PopMatters|language=en|access-date=2019-11-27}}</ref>
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Blechdom also played in an art-rock band, [[Adult Rodeo]], with her brother [[lumberob]], a.k.a. Rob Erickson, and his wife [[mephany stankins]]. They released records on [[Shimmy Disc]] and [[Four States Fair]].


In 2013, Blectum received a [[Doctor of Musical Arts|Doctorate of Musical Arts]] degree in the Performer-Composer Program from the [[California Institute of the Arts]] (CalArts).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" />
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Kevin Blechdom's solo release ''Eat My Heart Out'' features a 13-minute "musical movie" called ''[[Countdown to Nothing]]'', a collaboration with [[Lucile Desamory]].


== Career ==
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Blechdom produced two albums for New York City [[anti-folk]]/[[cabaret]] group [[Ching Chong Song]]; their debut album, ''Little Naked Gay Adventure'', and their second album, ''Everything is for Babies''.
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Blechdom played in an art-rock band, [[Adult Rodeo]], with her brother [[lumberob]], a.k.a. Rob Erickson, and his wife [[mephany stankins]]. They released records on [[Shimmy Disc]] and [[Four States Fair]].


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Kevin Blechdom's solo release ''Eat My Heart Out'' features a 13-minute "musical movie" called ''[[Countdown to Nothing]]'', a collaboration with [[Lucile Desamory]].
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Blechdom also performs with Christopher Fleeger as the computer-country band [[Barnwave]].


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Blechdom produced two albums for New York City [[anti-folk]]/[[cabaret]] group [[Ching Chong Song]]; their debut album, ''Little Naked Gay Adventure'', and their second album, ''Everything is for Babies''.
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She collaborated with [[Chicks on Speed]] on the song "[[Wordy Rappinghood]]" from their album ''[[99 Cents]]'' in 2003 along with other female musicians such as [[Miss Kittin]], [[Le Tigre]], [[Adult (band)|Adult.]]'s [[Nicola Kuperus]], and [[Tina Weymouth]] of the [[Tom Tom Club]].<ref name="allmusicreview99cents">{{cite web| last = Phares| first = Heather|url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=99-cents-r668474|pure_url=yes}}| title = 99 Cents - Chicks on Speed | work = [[Allmusic]]| publisher = [[Rovi Corporation]]| year = 2003 | accessdate = 2011-02-26}}</ref> "Wordy Rappinghood" became a moderate dance hit in Europe, peaking at number five on the [[Ultratop|Belgian Dance Chart]],<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Chicks+On+Speed&titel=Wordy+Rappinghood&cat=s |title=Ultratop.be - Chicks On Speed - Wordy Rappinghood|language=Dutch|work=[[Ultratop]]|publisher=[[Ultratop]] & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch|accessdate=2011-02-26}}</ref> and at number sixty-six on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=10469| title=Chart Stats - Chicks On Speed | first =| last =| publisher=Chart Stats| date =| accessdate=2011-02-26}}</ref>

Blechdom recorded, toured, and performed with [[Eugene Chadbourne]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waysidemusic.com/Music-Products/Blechdom-KevinEugene-Chadbourne-The-Chaddom-Blechbourne-Experience__VICTO112.aspx|title=Wayside Recording The Chaddom Blechbourne Experience}}</ref>

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Blechdom also performs with Christopher Fleeger as the computer-country band [[Barnwave]].

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She collaborated with [[Chicks on Speed]] on the song "[[Wordy Rappinghood]]" from their album ''[[99 Cents (Chicks on Speed album)|99 Cents]]'' in 2003 along with other female musicians such as [[Miss Kittin]], [[Le Tigre]], [[Adult (band)|Adult.]]'s [[Nicola Kuperus]], and [[Tina Weymouth]] of the [[Tom Tom Club]].<ref name="allmusicreview99cents">{{cite web| last = Phares| first = Heather|url = {{AllMusic|class=album|id=99-cents-r668474|pure_url=yes}}| title = 99 Cents - Chicks on Speed | work = [[Allmusic]]| publisher = [[Rovi Corporation]]| year = 2003 | accessdate = 2011-02-26}}</ref> "Wordy Rappinghood" became a moderate dance hit in Europe, peaking at number five on the [[Ultratop|Belgian Dance Chart]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/5a824/Chicks-On-Speed-Wordy-Rappinghood |title=Ultratop.be - Chicks On Speed - Wordy Rappinghood|language=Dutch|work=[[Ultratop]]|publisher=[[Ultratop]] & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch|accessdate=2011-02-26}}</ref> and at number sixty-six on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/ |title=The Official Charts Company - Chicks On Speed |first= |last= |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |date= |accessdate=2011-02-26 }}</ref>

== Honors and awards ==
In 2011 she was [[artist in residence]] at [[WORM (Rotterdam)|WORM]], a Rotterdam-based institute for avant garde music and art.

In 2001, Blectum From Blechdom won an Award of Distinction for digital music at the Prix [[Ars Electronica]].<ref name=":1" />


==Discography==
==Discography==
* "I Heart Presets" (2001) - CD EP on [[Tigerbeat6]]
* 2001 – ''I Heart Presets'' - CD EP on [[Tigerbeat6]]
* ''The Inside Story'' (2001) - 3" CD on Tigerbeat6
* 2001 – ''The Inside Story'' - 3" CD on Tigerbeat6
* "Jelly Donuts" (2002) - 7" vinyl on Four States Fair Records
* 2002 – ''Jelly Donuts'' - 7" vinyl on Four States Fair Records
* "And The Tempo Of Doom (2002) - 7" vinyl on [[Unbearable Recordings]].
* 2002 – ''And The Tempo Of Doom'' - 7" vinyl on [[Unbearable Recordings]]
* "Your Butt" (2003) - Dudini
* 2003 – ''Your Butt'' - on Dudini
* ''Bitches Without Britches'' (2003) - CD album on [[Chicks on Speed]] Records.
* 2003 – ''Bitches Without Britches'' - CD album on [[Chicks on Speed]] Records<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Kevin Blechdom|url = http://www.discogs.com/artist/10126-Kevin-Blechdom?filter_anv=0&subtype=Albums&type=Releases|website = Discogs|access-date = 2016-02-06}}</ref>
* ''Eat My Heart Out'' (2005) - CD album on Chicks on Speed Records.
* 2005 – ''Eat My Heart Out'' - CD album on Chicks on Speed Records<ref name=":0" />
* "The Children's Suite" (2008) with Ad Hawk - 7" vinyl on [[Dual Plover]].
* 2006 - ''Kevin Blechdom Live At PBS'' - CD on [[Dual Plover]]
* 2008 – ''The Children's Suite'', with Ad Hawk - 7" vinyl on Dual Plover
* ''Gentlemania'' (2009) - CD album on [[Sonig]].
* 2009 – ''Gentlemania'' - CD album on [[Sonig]]<ref name=":0" />


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110320080821/http://pitchfork.com/features/interviews/6239-kevin-blechdom/ An interview with Kevin Blechdom]
* [http://www.kevyb.com/ Kevin Blechdom's official website]
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* [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/31299-interview-kevin-blechdom An interview with Kevin Blechdom]
* [http://www.theyshootmusic.at/posts/10 A Viennese Acoustic Video Session with Kevin Blechdom]
* [http://www.theyshootmusic.at/posts/10 A Viennese Acoustic Video Session with Kevin Blechdom]


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Latest revision as of 04:22, 11 July 2023

Kevin Blechdom
Background information
Birth nameKristin Grace Erickson
Born1978 (age 45–46)
Florida, United States
OriginSan Francisco, California
GenresElectronica
Electro
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano, Computer, Banjo
LabelsSonig, Tigerbeat6, Chicks on Speed Records, Shimmy Disc
Websitewww.kevyb.com

Kevin Blechdom (born Kristin Grace Erickson; 1978 in Florida) is an American experimental electronic musician and performance artist. She is based in Santa Cruz, California.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Kristin Grace Erickson was born in 1978 in Florida and raised in Stuart, Florida.[2] She studied piano and classical music at Florida State University however she was unhappy with the nature of her studies and transferred to Mills College in 1997 to study experimental music.[2] She has a BA degree and MFA degree in electronic music from Mills College.[3]

While she attended Mills College in Oakland, California, she co-founded Blectum from Blechdom with Blevin Blectum (born Bevin Kelley), an experimental electronic group.[2] The two performed together as Blectum from Blechdom for four years, ending in 2002 when Blechdom moved to Berlin, Germany.[2] Blechdom's work changed when she started creating music solo, becoming more personal and about heartbreak.[4]

In 2013, Blectum received a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in the Performer-Composer Program from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).[3][1]

Career[edit]

Blechdom played in an art-rock band, Adult Rodeo, with her brother lumberob, a.k.a. Rob Erickson, and his wife mephany stankins. They released records on Shimmy Disc and Four States Fair.

Kevin Blechdom's solo release Eat My Heart Out features a 13-minute "musical movie" called Countdown to Nothing, a collaboration with Lucile Desamory.

Blechdom produced two albums for New York City anti-folk/cabaret group Ching Chong Song; their debut album, Little Naked Gay Adventure, and their second album, Everything is for Babies.

Blechdom recorded, toured, and performed with Eugene Chadbourne in 2007.[5]

Blechdom also performs with Christopher Fleeger as the computer-country band Barnwave.

She collaborated with Chicks on Speed on the song "Wordy Rappinghood" from their album 99 Cents in 2003 along with other female musicians such as Miss Kittin, Le Tigre, Adult.'s Nicola Kuperus, and Tina Weymouth of the Tom Tom Club.[6] "Wordy Rappinghood" became a moderate dance hit in Europe, peaking at number five on the Belgian Dance Chart,[7] and at number sixty-six on the UK Singles Chart.[8]

Honors and awards[edit]

In 2011 she was artist in residence at WORM, a Rotterdam-based institute for avant garde music and art.

In 2001, Blectum From Blechdom won an Award of Distinction for digital music at the Prix Ars Electronica.[1]

Discography[edit]

  • 2001 – I Heart Presets - CD EP on Tigerbeat6
  • 2001 – The Inside Story - 3" CD on Tigerbeat6
  • 2002 – Jelly Donuts - 7" vinyl on Four States Fair Records
  • 2002 – And The Tempo Of Doom - 7" vinyl on Unbearable Recordings
  • 2003 – Your Butt - on Dudini
  • 2003 – Bitches Without Britches - CD album on Chicks on Speed Records[9]
  • 2005 – Eat My Heart Out - CD album on Chicks on Speed Records[9]
  • 2006 - Kevin Blechdom Live At PBS - CD on Dual Plover
  • 2008 – The Children's Suite, with Ad Hawk - 7" vinyl on Dual Plover
  • 2009 – Gentlemania - CD album on Sonig[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Staff Spotlight: Kristin Erickson Technical Coordinator for Digital Arts and New Media (DANM)". University of California, Santa Cruz. 2015. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "MCMAF: Ich bin Kevin Blechdom". San Francisco Bay Guardian Archive 1966–2014. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  3. ^ a b "Kristin Grace Erickson". San Francisco Electronic Music Festival. 2015. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  4. ^ "Kevin Blechdom: Eat My Heart Out". PopMatters. 2005-12-07. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  5. ^ "Wayside Recording The Chaddom Blechbourne Experience".
  6. ^ Phares, Heather (2003). "99 Cents - Chicks on Speed". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  7. ^ "Ultratop.be - Chicks On Speed - Wordy Rappinghood". Ultratop (in Dutch). Ultratop & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  8. ^ "The Official Charts Company - Chicks On Speed". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  9. ^ a b c "Kevin Blechdom". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-02-06.

External links[edit]

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