Lowell (musician)
| Lowell | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elizabeth Lowell Boland |
| Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | electropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Arts & Crafts |
| Associated acts | |
Elizabeth Lowell Boland, known by stage name Lowell, is a Canadian singer and songwriter,[1] known by the song "Ride", which features Icona Pop, and is featured in the 2016 film, Nerve.
Background
Originally from Calgary, Alberta,[1] Boland moved to Toronto, Ontario at age 18 to study music at the University of Toronto,[2] but soon dropped out and spent time working as a stripper under the name "Sara Victoria".[1]
Musical career
During this time, she began writing some song demos on ukulele,[3] which came to the attention of Canadian music manager Mike Dixon.[3] Dixon forwarded them in turn to producer Martin Terefe, and Boland made her debut in 2012 as a guest vocalist on Apparatjik's 2012 EP If You Can, Solve This Jumble.[4]
She signed to Arts & Crafts, and released the EP I Killed Sara V in February 2014.[5] Her full-length album debut, We Loved Her Dearly, followed in September 2014.[6]
Her song, "Palm Trees" featured as soundtrack in EA Sports game, FIFA 15.
Personal life
References
- 1 2 3 "Lowell Is Alive and Well". W, September 17, 2014.
- ↑ "An Ex-Stripper Is Tearing Down Myths About Sexuality With the Catchiest Pop Songs of Fall". Music.Mic, September 9, 2014,
- 1 2 "Lowell: Best of Both Worlds". Exclaim!, October 2014.
- 1 2 "Lowell is No Ordinary Pop Chanteuse". T Magazine, June 26, 2014.
- ↑ Lowell Signs to Arts & Crafts for New EP, Shares "Cloud 69". Exclaim!, January 22, 2014.
- ↑ "The lowdown on Lowell, Toronto's next big name in pop". Toronto Star, September 7, 2014.