GRACE KAY
BIO
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Grace Kay spent her teenage years attending an all-girls high school where she was imbued with a keen desire to empower other women. Bringing that passion into her music, Kay’s songwriting tends to center around the women in her life and the influences they’ve had on her.
After graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in acting, Kay went on to star in various short films and mini-series, which, she explains, taught her the importance of story in songwriting.
Grace Kay’s sound consists of refined and punchy synth-pop production, syncopated rhythms, and lush vocal textures that will please fans of MUNA, The Japanese House, Imogen Heap, and Caroline Polachek.
Kay’s recent singles have received widespread fan support, garnering press coverage from Celebmix, Sheesh, Under the Radar, Atwood, Ones To Watch, and KCRW, official playlist features on Spotify’s Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds: Pop, and a major sync placement on ABC’s A Million Little Things CBS’s True Lies.
Casting swaying shades of singular art-pop and R&B, Grace Kay’s debut album Grace’s Gospel is an earnest ode to sisterhood, role models, and stepping out on your own, written across ten dazzling synth-laden compositions.
PRESS & FEATURES
“Kay is already well on her way to conquering the electropop world with the upbeat syncopation of her previous singles “play” and “fool” (plus one hell of a slowed and contemplative take on ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”). With “Here,” she trades the playful tones and club-ready production for hazy, nostalgic soundscapes reminiscent of M83 at their deepest rearview-gazing.” - Atwood Magazine
“Kay balances the dancefloor ready gloss with a sincere emotive core, offering words of gentle encouragement with warm lyricism and poetic imagery.” - Under the Radar
“Between enlightened metaphors and a glowing delivery, "renaissance" pushes listeners to adopt even a touch of the idealism that the rising artist displays so confidently.” - Sheesh
“Every element has a purpose. The song features minimalistic melodies, sublime vocals, and a memorable chorus. Captivating from the first second.” , “Grace continues to deliver good music. Go Off deserves 5 stars. Iconic piece of work.” - Lefuturewave
“If you know me then you know I love records influenced by the 80s. “Here” by Grace Kay is no exception. I love the production, the guitars, the synths, the melodies, the beautiful topic behind this song and Grace’s dreamy vocals. “Here” is brilliant and it is one of my favorite songs released this Fall.” - thread. Magazine