Arkells have released a brand new single titled "You Can Get It," their first collaborative release with Chicago-born artist K.Flay. Kristine met me when she was 32, and had never dated a woman. So I got tickets [for the L.A. show last year]. That L-shaped sofa is in Kristine's Silverlake apartment, where we're sitting in early June. Kristine has tried to relax…. Miya and Kristine tenderly caress each other—a hand on a knee, a nose in an elbow crease. Two decades after its initial release the underrated debut album by the British three-piece returns to the spotlight with a new reissue and a compilation of previously hard to get bonus tracks. She got in this morning from a show in Las Vegas. Our withholding the relationship for so long had more to do with protecting it, less with caring if anybody knew. I knew the minute that I wrote it she'd know it's about her, but I didn't change it. Kristine: And service. My creativity was reinvigorated by wanting you to love me. “Do you want to switch positions?” Kristine asks Miya, whose back aches. 14 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart. This time NBHAP author Andreas takes a deeper dive into the fourth record of neo-folk mastermind Ben Howard and kindly invites you to follow him around. Over the years we've built that. I'd just graduated college, went to her show at the Filmore, San Francisco. One of the things I told her is that even though I didn't tell family, I've been comfortable with my sexuality in Los Angeles. And it's harder when the Internet exists. Me, my brother and sister [from her mother's second marriage] had different experiences, but we were siblings. I believe family is something you work at and you make. Miya: We both have more clarity about what we bring to the table and what we want from each other. All of my friends know I'm fluid. It was Liz Phair who birthed their love story. I looked at Kristine and said: “Oh, you're K.Flay. Kristine: I had no reckoning. You don't leave their company feeling like you're going to die alone. Everyone's been talking about you!”. Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter. Apr 2017 um 14:34 Uhr. I didn't get my first record deal when I was 18. I have a brother who's the same age. K. Flay. We were sitting next to each other, my friends who had come to join us started to leave, then Kristine put her arm around me. I wanna know what the world's underbelly feels like." It feels insane. That's a long conversation we've had: What does this mean about either of us, and does it matter? I said, "Are you flirting with me? â In 2016, she became the first artist signed ⦠A busy weekend in California, following the release of the singer's second studio album. Apr 2017 um 6:19 Uhr, put up a few of these billboards in nyc & la the president has a sex tape, Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 9. by NBHAP News Team, Last Friday charismatic singer Kristine Flaherty aka K.FLAY released her second full-length Every Where Is Some Where via Night Street/Interscope Records. I've always presented as a tomboy. â Life As a Dog, her 2014 debut album, was fan-funded and reached No. Miya: A mutual thing that happened for us is that we got healthier, physically and mentally. This is her first relationship with a woman. I did as a kid. Why were you there? I think this song is about me." K.Flay is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and musician who has compiled a ton of awards and contributions as an independent artist in the music industry.. Born Name. Miya: Kristine's family and friends knew about us long before mine did. Welcome to this reality. We were introduced by the label at the show. We met in June. Kristine doesn't care how old she is. You're giving people a place to be safe, have fun, get away from the bullshit, maybe go on a date. That's a careless thing to do as a member of society. Use the top 2020 hashtags to get followers and likes on Instagram. The album retains the raucous rock flair she's become known for, but possesses a softer, chewier pop core. I'm refocused on what I'm doing. Nobody at the label has ever even suggested that we come out as a couple. Do you think she's gay?" Kristine: In my family, the way we communicate love is by sharing mundane information. So I had to find out. [laughs] I was in Nashville at the studio. I'd spent so long in this internal dialogue: Am I gay? People don't like to talk about that, but you have to. Tom chose me. A conversation with the musicians about coming out, finding love, and writing songs about each other. I'm attracted to men, but I think I'm also attracted to women, and what does that mean about me? Apr 2017 um 17:09 Uhr, Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 8. K.Flay began her music career in 2003, believing that most hip hop hits on the radio were "simplistic, misogynistic and formulaic". Now you know. 10/04/2017 But what’s on the schedule of an artist once the record is out? We parked our cars and walked to a second location. Kristine is regimented. I've tried not to care about my age as an artist, but I have cared, because I came to music late. It's easy to say, "Oh, we don't care what people say on the Internet." K.flay Occupation: Pop Singer Born In: Illinois, United States Birthdate: June 30, 1985 Age: 35 years old (as of 2021) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: American Sexuality: N/A. After writing and ⦠I am willing and ready to learn. I was probably the most open. I also thought, She's straight. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Since making her debut in 2010, K.Flay has spun fearlessly detailed lyrics that show the bright and dark of the world in her head. Kristine's parents knew about us the day after we met. Apr 2017 um 8:48 Uhr, taking the red whip down to san diego, california for some acoustic radio shows , Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 9. I wanted to be connected to them for real. On the 15th anniversary of Exile in Guyville in 2008, Liz toured. How do we be sensitive about what we're talking about? Miya, 30, is an alternative pop star. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. I asked a couple friends, "Remember that person Kristine we met? this is @kflay taking over the nbhap instagram for the weekend , Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 7. Sorry to all my exes who read this. Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. Miya: We don't drink onstage. Kristine: Which was a strong opening. Californian Miya went to NYU and initially landed in L.A. for acting. In the days since the posting, what has the reaction been like? You are the opener of that door. Kristine: We had two beers. Kristine, tell me about the song "Nervous," which reads to me as clearly about Miya. Upcoming shows, photos, reviews, and more from Cincinnati's premier music resource website. I'm used to nobody knowing where I am. K.Flay, who has released three studio albums since 2014, featured Canadaâs Felix Cartal on the 2012 track âRest Your Mindâ and last year released âZenâ with X Ambassadors and Grandson. K.Flay preforming Blood in the Cut for freeform on Instagram Live on 4/24/20. Miya: People in the industry kept telling me about this K.Flay. Kristine: I didn't have that internal back-and-forth. Kristine: We're sitting chatting. It's totally fine if you are, I just need to know because I'm confused." Family is an act, not a noun. Self Esteem Lyrics: I wrote her off for the tenth time today / And practiced all the things I would say / But she came over, I lost my nerve / I took her back, and made a dessert / Now I know I'm bein Days like today, spent physically together, are precious. Miya and I met in passing in the hallway. Kristine: [pulling up her phone for the date the song was written] July 3. Exclusive download K.Flay - FML (Vanic Remix) Enter your email address above to receive newsletters containing news, updates ⦠Making sure you call certain people, check in with somebody you know has something stressful going on. It's private, and it's also in plain sight. Kristine: I've found it's been valuable to my family even, who are very open-minded. On June 2, the L.A.-based alt musicians Miya Folick and K.Flay (born Kristine Flaherty) made a public display of their love for the first time one year after they met. Them being able to see an experience that isn't easily categorized. I was listening to it alone in my apartment at 2 a.m., holding my laptop, walking around my apartment like, "Oh, my God. K.Flay brought the humor to an unfortunate situation, creating the fun vertical video for "This Baby Don't Cry" after breaking her nose.. Miya: I feel very comfortable. Apr 2017 um 17:31 Uhr, sitting on a curb, drinking âï¸, wearing boots in the sunshine, Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 8. Miya: When we first met I didn't understand why she needed to know so much about my schedule. Miya: It's important to feel like you've stretched the boundaries. I wasn't going to try and flirt with her if it didn't seem like something was there. [I was] being raised by my stepdad, who later adopted me. I'm very flowy. In the past I've been motivated by sadness. It encapsulates the beginning of the relationship. NBHAP head Norman always had a strong connection to the music of South and managed to exchange a few thoughts on the group and their album with band member Jamie McDonald. Since making her debut in 2010, K.Flay has spun fearlessly detailed lyrics that show the bright and dark of the world in her head. Being anywhere and imagining she's there with me. This year, every show I've played I've been sober. I'm more proud of the way I act. You might have noticed from her press photo K. Flay is in an extremely, happy mood. It's how I interact with friends. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Know what I'm saying? I can't tell you how many times I've been somewhere on the road with the band at a show or at the bar afterwards, and I go outside to talk to you. hallo from los angeles! The only thing is that my brother texted me and said, "Congratulations on being gay!". Kristine: Part of this creative world glorifies being unbalanced, unhinged, leading this wild lifestyle. I am intense. You sound as though you were both saving yourselves for each other. Kristine: I met you when I was beginning to write this album, and I really wanted to impress you. I'm slowly trying to break free from that. On "DNA," she introduces the part that ⦠She didn't care. It wasn't like a repressed sort of desire for Kristine. It's very sweet and immediately clear how in love they are. note: “Sister” is a synth-led bop about the evolving concept of family, in which “sister” doesn’t necessarily denote female genetic kin], Kristine? Nobody had ever written a song about me before. On June 2, the L.A.-based alt musicians Miya Folick and K.Flay (born Kristine Flaherty) made a public display of their love for the first time one year after they met. Stream K.Flay - What If It Is, a playlist by kflay from desktop or your mobile device We didn't want to make it overly political, because there are parts of the gay experience that don't affect either of us. 147.6k Followers, 531 Following, 28 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from K.Flay (@kflay) GRAMMY-nominated alt singer/songwriter K.Flay has released a catchy new song, "This Baby Don't Cry," along with the announcement that it is part of her forthcoming third studio album, Solutions.In addition to sharing the LP's release date of July 12, she revealed she'll be kicking off The Solutions Tour on Sept. 3 in ⦠I met her when I was 28, and I had experimented casually, but this was the first time I met somebody I could see a future with. Miya: I knew it was about me the minute I heard the first chord. There are parts of it that are valuable. Which is true. Then I told my parents. K.Flay posted two photos to her Instagram Sunday (June 2), showing her cuddling with songwriter Miya Folick, where she confirmed that the two were in a relationship. For her second full-length Every Where Is Some Where, the L.A.-based alt-pop/hip-hop artist pushed deeper into introspection while adding an element of political commentary. My mom wanted to know if I am bisexual, or if I'm gay and had been repressed. Subscribe to get special offers, free giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals. Still, I was worried I'd freak her the fuck out. Each posted Instagram pictures from a selfie session Miya had captured of the two of them snuggling on a couch. We waited till I was 18. It got to the point where I'm with Kristine constantly, and I want to take videos of her and put them on the Internet! I put this line in it about the helicopters because we were on her balcony downtown [“We watched the helicopters from the top of your apartment”]. I feel 30. We went to get a beer at Jay's Bar as a professional thing. I started playing music seriously when I was 26, which is ancient. I'm used to a flexible way of life. GQ: So you met at a Liz Phair concert. Zero! Kristine: It makes sense that we met when we did. So is this conversation. Nor have I ever mentioned that I was interested in women. What was behind this decision to come out publicly? My work as a journalist always involved being hit up to write about queer artists. But it's impossible not to be affected by it. I have a lot of fans who are not straight. It's even harder when two people are artists. Ingramer Top Hashtags List. So I was living with three queer people in San Francisco in 2008. Read more about it in our legal notice. The song is about falling in love fast and intensely. Kristine: It was maybe two and a half weeks! It was a life-changing experience. Apr 17, 2018 - 6,250 Likes, 64 Comments - K.Flay (@kflay) on Instagram: âPRAGUE TONIGHT!! Kristine: Think about all the ways in which you adapt and access different parts of yourself to be a productive member of a family. Updating database of 1 300 000 hashtags. Images with a data-picture-mapping attribute will be responsive, with a file size appropriate for the browser width. K.flay was born on the 30th of June, 1985. There's this bigger story about love and sexuality, and there's inherent value in that. I've never been discriminated against. And everyone was like, "Miya, I have no idea." Ever the doting partner, Kristine left flowers on the kitchen table with a handwritten note for Miya. Miya: It's my birthday tomorrow, so we're going out tonight. I don't want this to get messed up. Language is precious and valuable. It's hard to know how to define your experience, particularly if it's new. It was hard for me. Is that the first time that’d happened at the start of a record? K.Flay returns with new record âSolutionsâ featuring more hard-hitting lyrics, Lo-fi beats and a genre-owning mentality that focuses on personal issues. All we did was go to gay bars, clubs, had a huge network of queer people we hung out with. In this ongoing column weâd like to peek behind the curtains of the heritage of a genre. We also didn't want weird pressure on the relationship early on. To say: "Screw it! Kristine: One year felt like a significant marker. Kristine: The day we cleared out my other dad's apartment, I was 14 and [my stepdad] Tom said: "I want to adopt you." I wanted to do it, so I did it.". Miya: Yeah. Miya: I had this conversation recently with my mom. Wilmette, Illinois, United ⦠Kristine wasn't here to greet her. Also, this is the first time I've been in an adult relationship. here’s a shot from the show in LA photo: @mikedanenberg, Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 7. I knew about Miya. I do think part of it was reaching a point in my life, too, of knowing what you want and what's a good thing when you see it. I personally have struggled with what language to use. Miya: I didn't discuss any of this with my parents. Kristine is from Illinois and received two degrees from Stanford in psychology and sociology. Apr 17, 2018 - 6,250 Likes, 64 Comments - K.Flay (@kflay) on Instagram: âPRAGUE TONIGHT!! Instastatistics allows you to see everyone's realtime follower count from Instagram. And that was that. K.Flay. Her penchant for focussing on difficult topics and difficult times means the singer fits in perfectly with the recent ⦠[Lyric: “I was fine on my own every night I slept alone / The distance kept me safe / It’s easier to fake the feel than dance around with something real, promises might break…”]. Kristine, 33, is a rapper and singer-songwriter. Jun 12, 2019 - 6,499 Likes, 85 Comments - K.Flay (@kflay) on Instagram: âreal smiles only photo: @murielmargaret_â Kristine: It's hard to have a relationship, period. Being accountable to somebody, realizing I may not need to share this information with her, but she needs to know it…. The next day I get a text from Kristine, and I thought, "I wonder if she's interested in women…" As research I listened to [Kristine's second album] Every Where Is Some Where. Kristine had just come off the road. So much of what Kristine shares rings true for those who may have arrived at their sexual fluidity late, and in singular circumstances. Bio. Kristine: I wrote that song when I was in Nashville. Miya: I was thinking, Oh, she's kind of cute! Since making her debut in 2010, K.Flay has spun fearlessly detailed lyrics that show the bright and dark of the world in her head. I was super impressed. She was worried that I had been holding back some part of myself because I was scared. Even last night in Vegas, in this den of bad behavior, I was laser-focused on the show, being engaged with moments of discomfort, too. My biological dad died, and had a much lesser role in my upbringing. It's funny that I never dealt with that. It's not a good place to stay. Miya: No, not even kidding. 10/04/2017 Well, it just goes on … music video shoots, promotion, acoustic shows. âBad Vibesâ keeps your punk spirit alive, âGood Newsâ inspires you, while âIce Creamâ, and âSisterâ are fun sing-a-longs carrying important messages. It's hard to have a relationship when you're a touring musician. Born Place. Kristine: My mom read all the comments, and there wasn't a single negative one. Cancer. Oh, I know. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Your California Privacy Rights. did you know that prague is home to the world's largest ancient castle?â¦â Despite all popular belief, the idea of folk music is still very much alive, constantly reimagined and shaped anew by artists from every corner of the globe. It makes life much better. K.Flay has never been one to hold back in her music. To promote the album's singles, K.Flay posted notes on her Instagram with little stories attached. That's a nice feeling. There's some strange discomfort with the idea of changing for somebody else. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Check out the best instagram #flay hashtags. It's also an amazing song. Solutions feels like K.Flay in her prime, as a musician and artist. Apr 2017 um 22:49 Uhr, Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 9. People talk about the dangers of getting involved with someone who needs saving. For her second full-length Every Where Is Some Where, the L.A.-based alt-pop/hip-hop artist pushed deeper into introspection while adding an element ⦠Nothing. This is a new experience, but I don't feel like my identity is shifting." It's not something I did naturally. When we met, I just decided to do it. We are all fluid. Miya: Literally. How early into the relationship did you write it? You can also see someone's following count, how many posts they have and much more in realtime! Miya was texting her friends like, There's no chemistry…. I do it more now. K.Flay as seen in November 2019 (K.Flay / Instagram) Sun Sign. I think of it more as you both rooted deeper into yourselves to find the truth. That was my assumed wheelhouse before I was even aware of my own fluidity. What you will not know is that coincidently so am I, after listening to âSisterâ her latest release.The new track has certainly brought, a big smile to my face because it has a great message about sisterhood. All rights reserved. It gives you empathy. Miya: I don't want other people deciding what we mean to each other. Did it help you make sense of anything in your past, realizing you felt attracted to Miya? I didn't want to say something stupid or rash or not well thought out. Kristine: I'm a fan. Over the course of the past three days NOTHING BUT HOPE AND PASSION gave K.FLAY access to our cosy little Instagram account and let her document the weekend’s finest moments which started with a release show in Los Angeles and ended at a baseball game. There was a period where we pretended not to be together when we were at label functions. We were both not in great places. I had two fathers, both of whom influenced my personality. Apr 2017 um 9:43 Uhr, Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nothing But Hope And Passion (@nbhap) am 9. I have very liberal parents, but they have questions. Saying: "Hey, I'm in love with a woman. Kristine: I graduated from college, moved to San Francisco with two of my best friends, both gay men. It's never been something I've felt I had to hide. Solutions is the resulting relief K.Flay wishes to see in the world. I know what I want. Less often do I say and do things that later on I wish I hadn't. Miya had anxiety about talking to family. There is value in that. Miya also has blended-family dynamics. It's been a huge part of this record. I was writing it thinking it was vague enough. I've never dated a woman before. There's a patience to me I didn't experience earlier in my 20s. Miya: We had a conversation about avoiding that. How are you going to celebrate your anniversary? We didn't want each other to feel that we were using the relationship as a talking point. Kristine: One hundred percent. For Folk’s Sake: A Closer Look At Ben Howard’s “Collections From The Whiteout”, 20 Years Of “From Here On In”: Get To Know Almost Forgotten UK Rock Treasure South. We put a lot of emphasis on blood, and it's a myth on some level. I've dated women in the past but never introduced any of them. I was very broken down psychologically. I didn't want that to convolute our relationship either. I'm loving it. Your label knew about your relationship and were supportive. We both have very loving, supportive, open-ass families. I'm meeting her for a beer. We went out the first time on June 2. Together with each other, we wanted to be good, balanced people. I know what I'm doing doesn't make any sense. I was scared to tell my parents. We have time. I write songs about other people all the time. Music found them both, and led them to sign with Interscope. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2016 CD release of "Crush Me" on Discogs. K.Flay's band profile. After bragging to a friend that she could write similar songs, she wrote "Blingity Blang Blang", which she described as a "low budget rap parody that contained far too many obscenities". The latter had returned the previous night from a European tour in support of her 2018 debut LP, Premonitions. did you know that prague is home to the world's largest ancient castle?â¦â Were you ever nervous your queerness would be used as a method of selling your record? What does family mean to you both in the context of your new single “Sister” [Ed. My mom had serious OCD. I don't know why. Her single âBlood in the Cutâ was nominated as Best Rock Song at the Grammys in 2018. And can I tell my parents? Part of the conversation about talking about the relationship revolved around not wanting to co-opt some sort of platform that doesn't necessarily belong to either of us. I was tired, but I was like, "Do you wanna keep hanging out?" Medium. Kristine: This began because of a conversation with my PR. We came up with these pillars of live performance: gratitude, intention, sobriety onstage. That’s what you call life, right? We got another roommate—a bisexual woman. The result is her ⦠I wouldn't be there without you.
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