Karin Ann Collaborates With Imogen Heap Ahead of Debut Album Release

through the telescope, out May 10th, Explores Love, Identity & Mental Health

Listen to the remix of “false gold” here: https://pias.ffm.to/falsegoldremix

Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQw7rKFiDWM

New York, NY - April 17, 2024 - Slovakian indie-folk-rock songstress Karin Ann has joined forces with Imogen Heap to release the remix of the latest single from her debut album through the telescope, out May 10th. Heap’s remix of “false gold” is less your average club dance remix and more an intricate blend of electronic textures, vocal layering, and dreamlike soundscapes. While Heap produced the remix, her signature vocals are actually AI-generated by a model developed in-house with her team making this release the first recording we hear with Imogen’s ai voice companion, ai.mogen. 

Listen to the remix of “false gold” here: https://pias.ffm.to/falsegoldremix

Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQw7rKFiDWM

At just 21 years old, Karin Ann is poised to make a big entrance onto the global music stage. The rising star demonstrates a remarkable command of various musical styles and a fearless approach to tackling complex themes of love, identity and mental health. Produced in collaboration with Benjamin Lazar Davis and Will Graefe of Okkervil River, through the telescope showcases Karin Ann's versatility as she segues from folk and buzzy rock to gothic disco and a wide range of musical inspirations including Mazzy Star, Stevie Nicks and David Bowie. 

"I’m a bit hesitant when it comes to remixes because I like for the artistry or my songs to stay intact, but collaborating with Imogen Heap for the “false gold” remix has been beyond amazing. it was a very easy process because I was immediately in love with what she made. Her production style brought a whole new vibe to the track that I couldn't have imagined. It's a surreal experience to have someone I've long admired contribute to my music in such a meaningful way. Imogen's remix perfectly complements my style of music and my album very well and I'm incredibly grateful for the magic we've created together." — Karin Ann

“I’m forever working on so many projects and songs that are long term… all about the journey, or something like that … so it was deeply satisfying and freeing to work on someone else’s music for a change and then have it be released soon after. I see this remix as a kind of letting go and having fun.” — Imogen Heap

Karin Ann has previously shared two tracks from through the telescope: “false gold,” accompanying her album announcement in March and landing her on the cover of NME Magazine. Prior to that, In February, she released “she,” the album's lead track, gaining recognition on Grammy.com’s Global Spin series and receiving acclaim from NME, The Line of Best Fit, and securing a place on Ones to Watch’s #nowwatching playlist. 

Karin Ann's music delves into themes of gender equality, mental health, and human rights, exploring the inner struggles of youth, including topics like young love, toxic relationships, and insecurities. She also touches on her experience growing up as a queer woman in Slovakia. Initially drawn to the arts as a coping mechanism for her ADHD, Karin pursued art and graphic design until a hand injury forced her to withdraw from art school. Inspired by Grace VanderWaal, she found solace in songwriting on her ukulele, leading her to explore music as a form of expression.

Karin Ann made her SXSW debut in March and was featured at the top of NME's 10 essential new acts you need to see at SXSW who refers to her new album as “stunningly lo-fi balladry.” She also made her NY Fashion Week debut in February with showcases at César Galindo and Frederick Anderson. She will play a series of SoFar Sounds shows in select U.S. cities this Spring. 

Last fall, Karin Ann released a two-part video series in collaboration with American director duo Tusk, featuring Ashley Moore and Gus Kenworthy. Part 1, aligned with Karin Ann's single "a stranger with my face," while Part 2 was paired with her single "favorite star." The music and visuals together trace a clear path, illustrating the struggle and progression of young queer individuals as they navigate self-discovery, acceptance, and sharing their identities with the world. The video for "a stranger with my face" was recognized at several film festivals, winning the Best Music Video award at the 2023 New York Tri-State Film Festival and The Top Shorts Film Festival. It also received an Honorable Mention at the Los Angeles Film Awards and was chosen for the Short Film category at the 2023 Los Angeles City Of Angels Women's Film Festival. Additionally, it was named a semifinalist at the Cannes Indie Shorts Awards.

Karin Ann has made a mark in the alt-pop scene since starting her musical journey at age 14, with Noctis Mag describing her as having the unique ability to craft “a lyrically cinematic experience.” Recognized as the "Discovery of the Year" at the Czech Republic Music Awards, Karin Ann has also been featured on a Times Square billboard as part of Spotify’s EQUAL Music Program and in 2021, she won Best Music Video at the Munich Music Awards. She has played shows with LP (Laura Pergolizzi), Imagine Dragons, Alfie Templeman, and My Chemical Romance, garnered support from BBC Radio 1 (UK) and has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Bild, and Elle. With a social reach of 180K+ followers, including Instagram, Spotify and YouTube, her influence continues to grow.