Lydia Képinski
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 1, 1994 |
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | https://www.lydiakepinski.com/ |
Lydia Képinski is a Canadian indie pop singer and songwriter from Quebec.[1]
Life[edit]
Képinski is from Montreal and has French and Polish ancestry.[2] She taught herself guitar in high school and has studied classical piano.[1]
Career[edit]
Képinski was the winner of the Francouvertes competition in 2017. Képinski released her debut EP, EP, later that year and received a SOCAN Songwriting Prize nomination in the French division for the song "Apprendre à mentir".[3]
She followed up in 2018 with her debut album Premier juin,[4] which was longlisted for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize.[5]
In 2022 Képinski released her sophomore album Depuis which was also a longlist nominee for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.[6] She notes that the album thematically explores the start of her music career following the success of Premier juin and adjusting to touring and increased visibility.[7] Drag culture is a major influence on Depuis though Képinski says she does not seek to emulate the style directly out of respect for drag performers.[2] Her first concert performance for Depuis was at South by Southwest.[2]
Discography[edit]
Studio Albums[edit]
- Premier juin (2018)
- Depuis (2022)
Remix Albums[edit]
- Premier juin Remix (2019)
Extended Plays[edit]
- EP (2016)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Gordon, Holly (4 October 2018). "6 things you need to know about Montreal's Lydia Képinski". CBC Music. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ a b c Marcoux, Valérie (5 October 2022). ""Toute personne assise sera éliminée", prévient Lydia Képinski". Le Soleil. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Lydia Képinski: l'effet Képinski". La Presse, June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Lydia Képinski : Déranger le monde". Voir, April 5, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Polaris Music Prize: Arcade Fire, Daniel Caesar, Gord Downie make this year's long list". CBC Music, June 14, 2018.
- ^ "2022 Longlist Nominee". Polaris Music Prize. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Renaud, Philippe (23 April 2022). "Lydia Képinski est un être supérieur". Le Devoir. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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