Whitney Ballen is an American indie rock musician from Issaquah, Washington.[1]

Whitney Ballen
OriginIssaquah, Washington
GenresIndie rock
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2011–present
LabelsFather/Daughter Records

History

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In 2008, Ballen acquired a tape recorder and recorded conversations, sounds, and ideas for songs.[2] Ballen attended the University of Washington, graduating in 2013.[3] Ballen released her debut full-length album while still a college student, titled White Feathers, White Linens. The album was released after raising money to record it through Kickstarter.[4] In 2014, Ballen released her first EP titled Falls.[5][6] Ballen released her second and most recent full-length album, You're a Shooting Star, I'm a Sinking Ship, in 2018 through Father/Daughter Records and Substitute Scene Records.[7][8][9] In 2020, Ballen covered Cellophane by FKA Twigs.[10][11]

Discography

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Albums

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  • White Feathers, White Linens - Self released (2011)
  • Falls - Self released (2014)
  • You’re A Shooting Star, I’m A Sinking Ship - Father/Daughter Records (2018)

Extended plays

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  • Being Here Is Hard - Good Cheer Records (2017)

References

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  1. ^ Douglas, Martin. "The New Seattle: A Guide to Western Washington's DIY Scene". Bandcamp. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. ^ Seling, Megan. "Folklife Gets a Life". The Stranger. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. ^ Becherer, Lauren. "Whitney Ballen: Redmond's music maker, teller of secrets". Redmond Reporter. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  4. ^ Seling, Megan. "Things You're Not Supposed to Hear: Whitney Ballen's Debut Album Is Telling Everyone's Secrets". The Stranger. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  5. ^ Prosser, Keegan. "Whitney Ballen, Falls". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Get To Know – Whitney Ballen". For The Rabbits. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  7. ^ Cooper, Duncan. "Listen to Whitney Ballen's "Rainier," a missing-you gem". The Fader. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  8. ^ Douglas, Martin. "Throwaway Style: Whitney Ballen Explores Deep Emotional Wreckage on You're a Shooting Star, I'm a Sinking Ship". KEXP. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  9. ^ Rettig, James. "Stream Whitney Ballen's Debut Album You're A Shooting Star, I'm A Sinking Ship". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  10. ^ Albertson, Jasmine. "Whitney Ballen Tackles FKA twigs' "Cellophane" With Emotionally Wrecking Results". KEXP. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  11. ^ Porcar, Pablo. "Whitney Ballen versiona 'Cellophane' de FKA Twigs". Binaural. Retrieved 3 August 2024.