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Influenced profoundly by her guitar-playing father’s untimely death, in 2003 Flaherty enrolled at Stanford University, which is where the rapper first toyed with the idea of making rap music. Initially a statement on the simplistic and misogynistic nature of modern rap music, Flaherty wrote and recorded the parodic song “Blingity Blang Blang”, and enjoyed it so much she vowed to continue. The rapper subsequently spent her freshman year experimenting with her style and recording tracks on her computer, before growing in confidence and playing to live audiences.
In 2004, whilst in her junior year, K. Flay issued her debut mixtape “Suburban Rap Queen” on Flayzer Beam Records. The record earned significant local buzz and the rapper’s subsequent shows were highly populated events. With her studies drawing to a close, it would be five years before the rapper released any new material with 2009’s “Mashed Potatoes” mixtape. Once again released on Flayzer Beam, the record was followed the collaborative EP “Single and Famous” alongside rapper MC Lars.
Infused with electro-pop instrumentation the rapper issued the mixtapes “I Stopped Caring in ’96” in 2011 and “West Ghost” in 2013. The same year Flaherty made her major-label debut on RCA Records with her 2013 EP “What If It Is”, which spawned the single “Rawks”. In order to release her first official studio album, “Life As A Dog”, Flaherty crowdfunded via PledgeMusic and released the record to contributors in June 2014. Charting at No. 14 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart and No. 133 on the Billboard 200, the record combines upbeat indie-rock with loose beats and well-crafted verses.
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I had a wonderful time at the " Every Where Is Some Where " tour last night!I got the making friends package, where it had an acoustic performance and meet n greet, some merch too! Well worth the price, worth double the price if you ask me..
After the meet n greet and acoustic performance, YungBlud opened up the show. They started off full of energy, made me a new fan of theirs. going to definetly be purchasing their music's soon. Loved the part where the lead singer hit his head perfectly in tune on the drum symbols. Head banging is a not so secret love of mine when it comes to rock performances.
When I first seen K.Flay and her band a couple years ago I really wasn't into attending many concerts, hadn't been moved enough to go to the planning of going, I am introvert and don't drive so for me to go out to a sold out show means one of two things,I am looking to go outside my comfort zone or I know that what I am going to do is worth my anxiety. Well the first time I seen her it was on a whim and I was looking for some fun, had been a fan of her musics online and loved her youtube live performances so I decided to go. That night I began to really love the concert experience, the feel of the atomosphere, people getting into it at a maximum level. Feels like the music connecting with the audience in a way I had not experienced before. So to make this long story short, this last concert of K.Flay and her band was as epic as the first time I seen them, had no doubt it would be, everytime it is different but as magical as the other times. If I am breathing and she comes near enough to my home I am going to find a way to go and see her show, no doubt about that! also looking forward to checking out K.Flay bandmate, Josh Lippie & The Overtimers new musics, pretty excited about that as well. yes writing this review the next day on little sleep but somehow filled with lots of energy.
After being challenged to come up with a rap at the prestigious Stanford University by her roomies, Kristine Flaherty rose to the task and delivered. With the addition of electronic beats, she recorded the track and shared them with her roommates- they were so impressed that they asked her to keep writing. Rediscovering her love for hip-hop and enjoying the thrill of writing music, Flaherty pursued this further employing the name K. Flay. Performing at various events at university, soon the word spread about this new artist on the scene and nicknamed her the ‘Suburban Rap Queen’. Having written so many tracks, K Flay soon had enough material to produce an album and began self-releasing her own mixtapes.
K. Flay really comes to life on stage, with just her laptop and mixing desk- all eyes are well and truly on her. Dressed in just a t-shirt and jeans, there is nothing ordinary about K Flay’s performance. Mixing her all her tracks live and making good use of loops, Flay effortlessly flits between her laptop and microphone as she spits lyrics faster than you can catch them with tracks like ‘Frat Party’ and ‘Red Meat’. ‘Speed It Up’ is simply mesmerising as the bpm increasingly gets faster, so do Flay’s words until you can no longer make out the words. She doesn’t even appear to be out of breath at the end of the track, the crowd applaud in awe of her amazing speed. K. Flay connects with the audience in the sense that she is a ‘normal’ person, some might describe as gawky but her talent supersedes all preconceptions. Her clever lyrics offer an insight into her mind, appearing more like a stream of consciousness. Her exuberant confidence adds to her charm and enchanting stage presence. Her skill knows no bounds and with an abundance of energy and witty lyrics, K. Flay is an incredible spectacle to watch.
last night in dc, at the 9:30 club was the fourth time I had seen K.Flay and her band perform in dc. Each show I have seen by them has had a unique vibe, none bad for me *wink* however the solution tour had a whole new connection aspect I felt as well. It wasn't just different sets of songs being put together it felt like a circle of completeness. I guess that is what solutions are they complete the equation and when you figured out how to solve one problem you go on to something else. in other words end of one era and on the brink of another? Honestly The solutions tour is my favorite concert I have been to not only this year but in all the ones I have seen this one will be on top of my list. Your Smith and Houses who opened for K.Flay were delightfully talented, energetic and fit well with the aura of the crowd. Everyone was getting into the musics and having a fun time. My favorite new songs performed from the show were DNA, Nervous, and Ice Cream. My favorite older tunes were Make Me Fade ( first song I ever heard her sing online) and Can't Sleep. I hope K.Flay and her band come back to dc again so I can see them for the fifth time, no doubt I will be going if I am able to.
K Flays UK tour exceeded all expectations. Playing to a packed and intimate Camden crowd the set consisted of a mixture of tracks from her recent release "Everywhere is somewhere" and classic tracks, all of which went over extremely well with the hardcore contingent on hand. I was fortunate enough to be front row inches away from the energetic front woman, and watched as she somehow conveyed a crowd commanding confidence and soulful vulnerability all the while moving effortlessly from instrument to instrument and dancing across the stage.
I have no doubt I was extremely lucky to have seen K. flay in such an intimate setting as she seems set to blow up over the next year, no doubt claiming larger venues with more elaborate shows. After a lifetime spent attending gigs across the country I can attest to K Flays ability to connect with the audience in a way which I have no doubt will permeate even the largest and densely populated venue. A unique and exciting artist who manages to be fresh even after more than a decade in the business, coupled with an excellent live show makes K. Flay a must catch act.
Great show! She brought constant energy and the live show took the volume up up to another level. She did a great job of using the whole stage and interacting with the entire crowd. She also kept an eye on the crowd. At one point checking on some of the fans during the show who may not have been as safe as she thought they should be.
Great performace, great show, will not miss her show any time she rolls through again.
I drove in from 3 hours out of Calgary for the show, was not disappointed
Sir Sly opened and also had a great set, with the lead even climbing off stage,up to the balcony to take it up another notch. Can't wait to see these guys again, hope they blow up too!
K. Flay was incredible. I'm still reeling from this show days later. Talk about someone genuine, with natural and raw energy and feeling. She owned the stage, bared her soul. The band brought their own mixer and the sound quality at the Magic Stick was perfection. When K. Flay belted out "champagne" she set the venue on fire. Daaamn. She covered "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger in the middle of her set. She reached back deep in her catalog and brought out "The Cops" and on the encore she did "Crazy" from wayyy back.
One of the very best performers I've ever seen. I will be seeing her again without a doubt.
Sir sly did a great job opening up. The sound was great and K.Flay rocked out so well. The crowd was amazing and sang along to every song. It flowed so well and it was a beautiful sight to see and get to hear the passion that K.Flay puts into her music. Her transparency and openness with her stories made every song a joy to hear in person. I loved that she played songs from her previous album as well and even the song It's Strange where she is featured in. It was the first song I heard her in, and we'll the rest is history. I can't wait for the next time she comes to Chicago or near the state.
What an eclectic show with every song uniquely different and keeping the audience completely captivated and cheering for more. I and the two girls I brought were extremely satisfied with her voice, the lyrics, her band and the background visuals! Every aspect of the show was dialed in for an epic performance no one wanted to end. She is very talented and we all want to download every track.
Thank you Fonda & K. Flay for a memorable night!
Sir Sly put on quite a show that warmed up the sold out crowd too. A very creative and impactful stage show too!
C'était la première partie... Mais l artiste booké était imagine dragons... Le show était bien cela m a fait pensé à la tournée de coldplay en 2008...playslist sympa avec des lights et pyrotechnie bien gérée... Je suis pourtant passé à côté du concert les infra non filtrés couvraient tous les instruments.. Son raté, concert raté... Dommage la salle s y prête bien pour avoir vu katy perry et bruno mars dans cette même salle...
K.Flay was awesome! She brought a lot of energy to the show and she seemed really genuine. She played all my favourite songs and the sound was amazing. The songs were a good mix of new and old. She also covered "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger in the middle of her set and that was super cool. The tickets were a steal. One of the best concerts I've been to. Enjoyed it from start to finish. The opening band Yungblud was fun too.