Kat Burns Explained
| Kat Burns |
| Birth Name: | Kat Elizabeth Burns[1] |
| Birth Place: | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Instrument: | Vocals, guitar, piano, synth, ukulele |
| Genre: | pop, folk, folktronica, synthpop |
| Occupation: | Singer/songwriter, artist, actor |
| Years Active: | 2005–present |
| Label: | Play the Triangle, Out of This Spark, Arts & Crafts |
| Associated Acts: | KASHKA, Forest City Lovers |
| Website: | www.playthetriangle.com |
Kat Elizabeth Burns is a Canadian musician known as KASHKA[2] who was the lead songwriter and vocalist of Forest City Lovers.[3] She is also a visual artist[4] [5] and voice over actor.[6]
Career
Burns led folk-pop band Forest City Lovers from 2006 to 2012, releasing three full-length albums and one vinyl single[7] with the band before their indefinite hiatus.[8] In 2010, she started KASHKA as a side project and has since taken it on full-time.[9] She has released two full-length albums and a number of singles under the "KASHKA" moniker.[10] Burns is also involved in community organisations Girls Rock Camp Toronto and SKETCH.[11]
Discography
KASHKA
- Relax (2017)
- Port William Instrumentals (2017)
- Heavy Ghost single (2016)
- Bones EP (2014)
- Bound (2013)
- Vichada (2012)
Forest City Lovers
- The Sun and the Wind (2006)
- Haunting Moon Sinking (2008)
- Phodilus & Tyto (2009)
- Carriage (2010)
Kat Burns
Guest appearances
Music videos
KASHKA
- Body Like Lead (2015) directed by Stephanie Markowitz.
- Salmon Arms (Acoustic) (2014) directed by Kat Burns.
- Never Had It (2013) directed by Daniel Tahmazian.
- Bloodlines (2013) directed by Adam Seward.
- Winter Light' (2012) directed by Kat Burns.
- Vichada (2012) directed by Kat Burns.
Forest City Lovers
- Song for Morrie (2007) directed by Stuart A. McIntyre
- Pirates (2008) directed by Kat Burns.
- Tell Me, Cancer (2010) directed by Ryan Marr.
- If I Were A Tree (2010) co-directed by Jared Raab and Colin Medley
- Keep the Kids Inside (2011) directed by Isotoica
Awards
KASHKA
- Soundclash Music Awards 2013 (finalist) [12]
Forest City Lovers
- Verge Music Awards Artist of the Year 2011 (nominee)[13]
- Verge Music Awards Album of the Year 2011 (nominee)
Notes and References
- Web site: ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . November 10, 2023.
- http://www.martyrmagazine.ca/2013/11/kat-burns-is-back-with-bound-kashka-release/ Martyr TV | Martyr Magazine
- http://firstsite.oshawhat.ca/articles/item/145-im-with-the-band-kat-from-forest-city-lovers I'm With The Band: Kat from Forest City Lovers
- http://torontoist.com/2011/02/an_hour_of_kat_burns_time/ An Hour of Kat Burns’ Time | news | Torontoist
- https://nowtoronto.com/music/an-hour-of-her-time/ An hour of her time - NOW Toronto Magazine - Think Free
- http://voxtalent.com/talent/kat-burns/ Kat Burns - Voice Over Talent Artist at VOX TALENT
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/1554349-Forest-City-Lovers Forest City Lovers Discography at Discogs
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/forest_city_lovers-great_hall_toronto_on_april_19 Forest City Lovers The Great Hall, Toronto ON April 19
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/kat_burns_announces_kashka_tour_dates_unveils_new_video Kat Burns Announces Kashka Tour Dates, Unveils New Video
- http://www.discogs.com/artist/2734240-Kashka Kashka Discography at Discogs
- https://www.facebook.com/SKETCH.Toronto/posts/351343941636544 SKETCH - Kat Burns and her guest artists still have a lot of...
- http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/festivals.cfm?id=5077&festival_id=135 Harbourfront Centre - Summer Festivals - SoundClash Music Award Finalist: KASHKA
- http://www.newswire.ca/fr/story/569993/canadian-indie-music-lovers-choose-industry-s-best-xm-canada-opens-fan-voting-for-the-verge-music-awards XM CANADA | Canadian Indie Music Lovers Choose Industry's Best: XM Canada Opens Fan Voting for The Verge Music Awards
