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Kate Boy

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Kate Boy
Kate Boy performing at SXSW in 2015.
Kate Boy performing at SXSW in 2015.
Background information
OriginStockholm, Sweden
GenresSynth-pop[1]
Years active2012–present
LabelsIAMSOUND
Members
  • Kate Akhurst
  • Markus Dextegen
Past members
  • Hampus Nordgren Hemlin
  • Oskar Sikow
Websitekateboy.com

Kate Boy are a Swedish synth-pop duo from Stockholm. The group was founded by Kate Akhurst, from Australia, and Markus Dextegen, from Sweden, together with former Swedish members Hampus Nordgren Hemlin and Oskar Sikow.[2][3] All members have participated in writing, producing and playing instruments. They released their debut studio album, One, in November 2015.[4]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Extended plays

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  • Kate Boy (2015)
  • The Remix EP (2015)

Singles

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  • "Northern Lights" (2012)
  • "The Way We Are" (2013)
  • "Self Control" (2014)
  • "Open Fire" (2014)[5]
  • "Midnight Sun" (2015)
  • "True Colours" (2017)
  • "Dopamin" (2018)
  • “Giants” (2018)

Music videos

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  • "Northern Lights" (2012)
  • "In Your Eyes" (2013)
  • "The Way We Are" (2013)
  • "Midnight Sun" (2015)
  • "True Colours" (2017)

Remixes

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References

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  1. ^ Unterberger, Andrew (5 November 2015). "Review: We've Awaited Kate Boy's Debut 'One' Since the Midnight Sun". Spin. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. ^ Zoladz, Lindsay (6 March 2013). "Rising: Kate Boy". Pitchfork Media Inc. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Kate Boy | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  4. ^ Carley, Brennan (26 June 2015). "Kate Boy Announce Debut Album 'The One' With Pulsing 'Midnight Sun'". Spin.
  5. ^ "Kate Boy's new single "Open Fire" due for release in December". Fit4Talent. October 13, 2014.
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