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Karin Ann

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Karin Ann
Karin Ann in September 2024
Background information
Birth nameKarin Ann Trabelssie
Born (2002-05-10) 10 May 2002 (age 23)
Čadca, Slovakia
GenresIndie pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
Websitekarin-ann.com

Karin Ann (born 10 May 2002) is a Slovak singer and songwriter. She is best known for indie pop music with a focus on mental health issues and LGBTQ activism.

Early life and education

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Ann was born in the city of Čadca in northern Slovakia, near the borders with Czechia and Poland[1] on May 10, 2002 [2] as Karin Ann Trabelssie.[3] She is of Czech and Syrian heritage.[4]

Ann has stated that her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis drove her early interest in art.[5] She began attending school for graphic design but turned to music after suffering a hand injury.[6] She cites Grace Vanderwaal as an early musical influence who inspired her to begin playing the ukulele.[6]

Ann describes Slovakia as a conservative country where being queer is "not widely accepted".[7] She has cited how hard it is to find people open about their sexuality and the lack of queer media in the country.[8]

Career

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Ann published the single "3AM" in 2020, her first English language release.[8] In 2021, she released the single "I'm a Loser", a song which focused on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the mental health of her generation.[9] In the same year, she grew in recognition throughout Europe by winning Discovery of the Year award at the Žebřík Music Awards and Best Music Video at the Munich Music Awards.[7] She has opened for My Chemical Romance and Imagine Dragons.[10] While performing live on Polish state television, she wrapped herself in a rainbow flag and dedicated her performance to LGBTQ people.[11] Her performance, in contrast to Poland's poor record on LGBTQ rights, went viral, gaining her increased popularity.[9] Her single in company was included in Spotify's EQAL Global playlist and advertised on a billboard an the Times Square.[12]

In 2022, Ann released the EP Side Effects of Being Human,[8] followed by her debut full-length album Through the Telescope in 2024.[11] The album was produced by Benjamin Lazar Davis and Will Graefe and has been described as a mix of rock and folk music styles.[10] Ann collaborated with artist Imogen Heap on the first single for the album, "I Don't Believe in God".[10]

In 2025 she teamed up with Mark Plati and other collaborators of David Bowie to record a rendition of Bowie's hit "Heroes".[13]

Vanity Fair called Ann an "icon of the LGBTQ+ community" in Eastern Europe.[14]

Personal life

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Until 2022, Karin Ann resided in the city of Žilina. In 2022 she relocated to London.[15]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Through the Telescope (2024)

EPs

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  • Side Effects of Being Human (2022)

Singles

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  • "3AM" (2020)
  • "I'm a loser" (2021)
  • "I Don't Believe in God" (2024)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bringin' It Backwards: Interview with Karin Ann". American Songwriter. January 14, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Choiński, Robert (July 15, 2021). "Karin Ann - who is the singer who raised the rainbow flag in "Question for Breakfast"?". Glamour. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  3. ^ La Ferla, Ruth. "Billie Eilish: Gen Z's Outrageous Fashion Role Model". New York Times. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Speváčku Karin Ann prirovnávajú k hviezde svetového formátu". Hashtag.sk (in Slovak). 7 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. ^ Cesarine, Indira (May 15, 2024). "Exclusive Interview: Unveiling Vulnerability - Musician Karin Ann on Love, Mental Health, and her Debut Album 'Through the Telescope'". Untitled. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Hernandez, Ileana (April 24, 2024). "Karin Ann's Debut Album is the Beginning of a Strong Career". Trill. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (October 13, 2023). "Get to know alt-pop newcomer Karin Ann: "I want to create a safe space for queer people"". Gay Times. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Wratten, Marcus (August 28, 2023). "Karin Ann is the Gen Z alt-pop icon speaking up for Eastern Europe's queer community". PinkNews. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Nikolova, Milana (October 16, 2021). "Why Slovak singer Karin Ann is the voice of CEE's Generation Z". emerging-europe.com. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c Martin, Isabella (May 10, 2024). "Karin Ann releases 'Through the Telescope', tackling deep personal and social themes". WhyNow.co.uk. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Williams, Sophie (March 25, 2024). "Karin Ann's spectacular second act". NME. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  12. ^ "Strategie - Karin Ann sa ako prvá slovenská speváčka dostala na Spotify bilbord v New Yorku". strategie.hnonline.sk (in Slovak). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  13. ^ "David Bowie "Heroes" Cover from Karin Ann and Bowie Band Mates". Rock Cellar Magazine. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  14. ^ Giudici, Cristina (March 3, 2022). "Karin Ann: "Why do you hate us?"". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  15. ^ "Turnéklippel jelentkezik Karin Ann, a BBC által is elismert fiatal énekesnő". Lángoló (in Hungarian). 1 July 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
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