Olive Klug
Olive Klug (born 1996 or 1997)[1] is an American folk singer-songwriter known for their work about gender identity and coming of age.
Early life and education
[edit]Klug grew up in Portland, Oregon. As a child, they participated in musical theatre, sang a cappella and took guitar lessons.[2] They graduated from Wilsonville High School in 2015.[3]
In college, Klug studied psychology and sociology, intending to pursue a Master of Social Work and become a therapist. They earned their bachelor's in 2019 and worked for several months at a rehab facility.[4][5] During their senior year, conversations with friends emboldened them to pursue music as a full-time career.[2]
Career
[edit]Klug released their debut EP, Fire Alarm, in 2019, featuring songs they wrote throughout high school and college.[2]
In 2020, early during the COVID-19 pandemic, Klug began sharing videos of their music on TikTok. Their account became popular, eventually amassing more than 175,000 followers.[2] They toured with Odie Leigh and Kevin Atwater in 2022.[6]
In 2023, Klug released their first full-length album, Don't You Dare Make Me Jaded, with Nettwerk Music Group.[1] Written mostly in 2021, the album is about "deconstructing the expectations I had for myself and finding joy even though the world is really bleak," Klug told The Texas Observer.[7]
Klug has named Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Adrianne Lenker, and Mal Blum as musical influences.[1][2][4]
Personal life
[edit]Klug is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.[7] They live in Los Angeles and, as of 2023, were in a relationship with a nonbinary partner.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Abdel-Gawad, Minna (2023-08-15). "Olive Klug Is 'Taking Up Space' in Their Debut Album, 'Don't You Dare Make Me Jaded'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b c d e Hynek, Julia J. (2023-09-13). "Olive Klug Profile: Coming of Age to the Tune of Contemporary Folk". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Howard, Bob (2023-09-30). "Social Media Sensation, Olive Klug – Coming of Age". Oregon Music News. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b Gaspar, Juliana. "Olive Klug, Singer-Songwriter, TikTok Sensation". The Oberlin Review. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Bryant, Daphne (2023-12-14). "Olive Klug Is Folk Reimagined". Five Cent Sound. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Boyer, Abigail (2024-01-19). "'The Only Thing Worse Than A Woman Who Lies Is A Girl Who'll Tell Truths'". The Daily of the University of Washington. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b c O'Connell, Kit (2023-03-31). "Olive Klug's Melancholy Mood: A Visit with TikTok's Nonbinary Folk Music Star". The Texas Observer. Retrieved 2024-12-15.