Kimya Dawson
Kimya Dawson (born November 17, 1972 ) is an American singer. She is considered a co-founder of the anti-folk movement.
biography
Together with Adam Green she founded the group Moldy Peaches in New York . Although this has not been dissolved, it has not been active for years. After solo projects, she is currently (2010) a member of The Bundles . Kimya Dawson belongs to the circle of New York anti-folk artists and often works with other artist friends at concerts and recordings.
She made her solo debut with I'm Sorry That Sometimes I'm Mean , which gives very intimate insights into the inner workings of the New York musician. Accompanied by an acoustic guitar and sung in a soft voice , the songs often deal with serious and dark subjects. She is committed to children who also play a major role in the lyrics of her songs.
Dawson is responsible for the soundtrack for the film Juno .
Kimya is married to Angelo Spencer, their daughter Panda Delilah was born on July 28, 2006 .
Discography
Before The Moldy Peaches releases, there were some homemade CD-Rs.
With The Moldy Peaches
- The Moldy Peaches - Released September 11, 2001 by Rough Trade Records
- County Fair / Rainbows - a single released in 2002
- Moldy Peaches 2000: Unreleased Cutz and Live Jamz 1994-2002 - released March 18, 2003 by Rough Trade Records
Solo albums
- I'm Sorry That Sometimes I'm Mean - Released November 5, 2002 by Rough Trade Records
- Knock Knock Who? - Released August 3, 2004 by Important Records
- My Cute Fiend Sweet Princess - Released August 3, 2004 by Important Records
- Hidden Vagenda - Released October 5, 2004 by K Records
- Remember That I Love You - released May 9, 2006 by K Records
- Alphabutt e. pee - released September 2008 by K Records
- Thunder Thighs - Released October 18, 2011 by Great Crap Factory
Together with Antsy Pants
Antsy Pants - Kimya Dawson, Ben Lupus, Leo, Angelo Spencer, Howard Hughes, Billy Jet Pilot, Jarrod Bramson, Emily Madden and Marie
- Antsy Pants - released 2006 by Plan It X Records
Together with Jeff Lewis
- Kimya Dawson & Jeff Lewis - 5 track EP
Together with Aesop Rock as The Uncluded
- Hokey Fright - Released May 7, 2013 by Rhymesayers Entertainment
Compilations
- Antifolk Vol. 1 - "I'm Fine"
- Anticomp Folkilation - "Will You Be Me" (Live)
- Afro-Punk Compilation Record Vol. 1 - "Loose Lips"
- AFNY Collaborations. Volume 1 - Kimya Dawson and Jeff Lewis
- Titanium Heart and Chains of Love - Kimya Dawson and Matt Rouse EP (collaboration) Unicorn Sounds
- AKA - smooth jams ep with Adam Green and Akida Junglefoot Dawson
- The Art Star Sounds Compilation February 2005 - "Velvet Rabbit" (Live)
- No parachute. Vol. 1. A compilation of indie music videos. (DVD) - "Lullaby for the Taken" (video directed by Ted Passon). 2005, Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records.
- Robot Boy DVD. Compilation of some short films and videos by Ted Passon. - "Lullaby for the Taken". 2005, K Records / Secretly Canadian .
- I Killed the Monster: 21 Artists Performings the Songs of Daniel Johnston - "Follow That Dream" 2006, Second Shimmy
- Juno Soundtrack - Rhino Records 2008
- Body of War: Songs that Inspired an Iraq War Veteran - "Anthrax". Sire Records March 18, 2008
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Dawson, Kimya |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17th November 1972 |