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Kat Burns

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]

Kat Burns
Birth nameKat Elizabeth Burns[1]
BornOshawa, Ontario, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genrespop, folk, folktronica, synthpop
Occupation(s)Singer/songwriter, artist, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, synth, ukulele
Years active2005–present
LabelsPlay the Triangle, Out of This Spark, Arts & Crafts
Websitewww.playthetriangle.com

Career

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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

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KASHKA

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  • Relax (2017)
  • Port William Instrumentals (2017)
  • Heavy Ghost single (2016)
  • Bones EP (2014)
  • Bound (2013)
  • Vichada (2012)

Forest City Lovers

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  • The Sun and the Wind (2006)
  • Haunting Moon Sinking (2008)
  • Phodilus & Tyto (2009)
  • Carriage (2010)

Kat Burns

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  • For the Birds (2005)

Guest appearances

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Music videos

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KASHKA

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  • 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

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  • 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

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KASHKA

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  • Soundclash Music Awards 2013 (finalist) [12]

Forest City Lovers

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  • Verge Music Awards Artist of the Year 2011 (nominee)[13]
  • Verge Music Awards Album of the Year 2011 (nominee)

References

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  1. ^ "ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Martyr TV | Martyr Magazine
  3. ^ I'm With The Band: Kat from Forest City Lovers Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ An Hour of Kat Burns’ Time | news | Torontoist
  5. ^ An hour of her time - NOW Toronto Magazine - Think Free
  6. ^ Kat Burns - Voice Over Talent Artist at VOX TALENT Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Forest City Lovers Discography at Discogs
  8. ^ Forest City Lovers The Great Hall, Toronto ON April 19
  9. ^ Kat Burns Announces Kashka Tour Dates, Unveils New Video
  10. ^ Kashka Discography at Discogs
  11. ^ SKETCH - Kat Burns and her guest artists still have a lot of...
  12. ^ Harbourfront Centre - Summer Festivals - SoundClash Music Award Finalist: KASHKA
  13. ^ XM CANADA | Canadian Indie Music Lovers Choose Industry's Best: XM Canada Opens Fan Voting for The Verge Music Awards Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
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