Happy Pride month!
Non-binary singer/songwriter Olive Klug’s music reminds me of the storytelling style of Joni Mitchell, and I think that’s about the best compliment I have ever paid a songwriter. Their lovely, soft little voice is perfectly matched to their sweet, gentle music, and I am now listening to their songs on repeat.
Olive completed a liberal arts degree just before Covid hit, putting on hold their plans to pursue a career in social work. They always loved making music, but when asked about pursuing it as a career, they would characterize it “as either a hobby or a pipe dream, depending on who was asking.” Olive ended up getting a temp teaching job, then worked as a barista before deciding to try and pursue music full time. I for one am very glad they finally committed to music!
You can listen to the lovely Olive Klug’s music on their website and on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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June 3, 2024 at 6:38 am
Despite your write up, I was not prepared for just how reminiscent of Joni Mitchell their voice is. It is not just the mellifluous quality of their voice, that strength in the softness, but also the subject matter of their lyrics. I particularly felt that ‘Song About America’ – my favourite among the songs you showcased here – could have been written by Mitchell in terms of making those small observations and quilting them together.
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June 3, 2024 at 9:15 am
That one really struck me. Such layered thoughts and ideas. I truly love their work!
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June 5, 2024 at 11:35 am
Their voice is amazing and the videos are great too. My fave here is Out of Line, and definitely sharing it with my daughters.
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June 6, 2024 at 1:06 pm
What a joy it must be to make music with someone you love.
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