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Genevieve Stokes
Birth nameGenevieve Curtis
Born (2001-04-12) April 12, 2001 (age 23)
OriginPortland, Maine
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
Years active2019-present
LabelsAtlantic Records
Websitehttps://www.genevievestokes.com/

Genevieve Stokes (born Genevieve Curtis; April 12, 2001) is an American singer-songwriter. Her debut EP Swimming Lessons was released on March 5th, 2021. Her second EP Catching Rabbits[1] was released on April 7th, 2023[2] Her music has been described as ethereal, and translucent with lo-fi piano progressions and modern alt-pop themes.[3][4]

Early life

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Genevieve Stokes was born on April 12, 2001. She was raised and resides in Portland, Maine.[5] Her mother is Carey Stokes-Curtis[6] and her father Wayne Curtis. Stokes started playing self taught piano at age 8[7][8] and started songwriting at age 9 on her older sister's piano.[9][10] She also took piano lessons and within a year was performing frequently at local open mic nights[11]. She is the second youngest of five children; she has an older sister Madeline Haze Curtis[12], an older sister Gem Stokes, a younger brother Oliver Curtis and younger sister Margot Curtis. At 14, Stokes enrolled in the Maine Academy of Modern Music.[13]

She graduated from Falmouth High School in 2019[14], and was picked up by her first manager Brian Kierulf in the same year through posting demos on SoundCloud.[15][16]

Career

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Stokes has worked with producers such as Tony Berg[17], Brian Kierulf[18], Gerard Lange, Fiona Stocks-Lyons and Pete Cafarella. She was signed to Atlantic Records in 2021.[19]

On working on Swimming Lessons, Stokes states that she rented an AirBnB cabin in Maine spending months recording and producing the EP. She wrote all of the songs initially on the piano during her high school years. The first single from Swimming Lessons, Simple Love, was released two years prior to the release of the EP in 2019.[20]

The Catching Rabbits EP was recorded in Sound City Studios in LA with Brian Kierulf.[21] Matt Chamberlain played drums on the EP.[22]

Stokes told Rolling Stones;

"Catching Rabbits’ is my more uplifting take on the phrase ‘chasing rabbits’— that it’s possible to achieve what seems out of reach, and to escape the tempting illusions of the mind."[23]

Being asked about inspiration for music video direction;

“Mainly from movies! The Wickerman, Donnie Darko, The Lighthouse, and a few different Alice in Wonderland adaptations were my biggest inspirations for this EP.” - Stokes, 2023.

Stokes moved back to her childhood home in 2023 after taking up temporary residence in New York and then New Orleans in 2022.[24][25][26]

She wrote her album With a Lightning Strike on two upright (console) pianos, one of which had been left in an uninsulated garage though the seasons, and the other gifted to her by a piano tuner named Vinny after tuning the aforementioned piano in the garage, at her parent's home in Portland, Maine.[27] Some of the lyrics from the album date back years. Unlike on previous projects, instead of trying for the flawless take, this time around Stokes was recording vocals in only a few studio rehearsals.[26]

In relation to being asked about her music video Dreamer, Stokes states;

"Sometimes I get so caught up in the creation of imaginary worlds that I forget how magical my real life is,” says Stokes. “I wanted to share what summers in Maine with my best friends feel like, because my experiences here and the people I love make up so much of who I am. It was fully filmed and edited by best friend Abbie Pitre, and includes a bunch of my favorite places and people."[28]

Stokes has mentioned that she filmed a few of her music videos and taken photographs for her music in her parents' back garden, which she describes as a very magical place. She has also said that she has written songs inspired by the garden.[29][30]

Stokes has said that she struggled with shame and self doubt, making music from a place of self acceptance, particularly being very open and vulnerable emotionally in her music.[31]

Stokes has opened for Noah Kahan, Briston Maroney, Charlie Burg, and Sarah Kinsley.[32]

Artistry

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Influences

During interviews, Stokes has said that Regina Spektor[33], Cat Power[34], Frank Ocean, Lorde, Thom Yorke[35], Adele[36], Bon Iver[37], Charli XCX (might need citation), Caroline Polacheck[38], Kendrick Lamar, Moses Sumney, Feist[39], Isaac Brock (need citation), Fiona Apple[40], Moses Sumney, Adrianne Lenker[41], Kate Bush, Alex G, and Tyler, the Creator[42] are major musical, vocal and lyrical influences.

Stokes has said that the first time she listened to Regina Spektor was the moment she wanted to become a songwriter.[43]

Discography

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Extended Plays

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Title Details
Swimming Lessons
  • Released: March 5, 2021
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Format: CD, online streaming
Catching Rabbits
  • Released: April 7, 2023
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Format: CD, online streaming

Albums

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Title Details
With a Lightning Strike
  • Released: October 4, 2024
  • Label: Atlantic Records

Singles

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As lead artist
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Title

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Year

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Album

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"Simple Love" 2019 Swimming Lessons
"Portland Nights" 2019 Swimming Lessons
"Surface Tension" 2020 Swimming Lessons
"Lonely and Bored" 2020 Swimming Lessons
"Habits" 2022 Catching Rabbits
"Can I" 2022 Catching Rabbits
"17" 2023 Catching Rabbits
"You & Me" 2023 Catching Rabbits
"White Winter Hymnal" 2023 Non-album single
"Dreamer" 2024 With a Lightning Strike
"God" 2024 With a Lightning Strike
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Title Year Album
"Cinnamon"

(Briston Maroney featuring Genevieve Stokes)

2022 Sunflower
"—" denotes releases that did not chart, or charted on a subchart.

Tours

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Headlining

  • The Catching Rabbits Tour (2023)
  • With a Lightning Strike Tour (2024)

Supporting

  • The I Was/I Am Tour Tour (2021)
  • Briston Maroney Tour (2022)
  • Charlie Burg Tour (2022)
  • The Cypress Tour (2022)

References

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  1. ^ Mier, Tomás (2022-10-07). "Genevieve Stokes Blocks Out the 'Critical Internal Voices' on 'Can I' in EP Preview". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  2. ^ "Genevieve Stokes | 'Catching Rabbits' EP Out April 7". Genevieve Stokes | ‘Catching Rabbits’ EP Out April 7. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  3. ^ Stokes, Gem (2020-05-22). "Genevieve Stokes". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. ^ "INTERVIEW: GENEVIEVE STOKES REFLECTS ON HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WITH EP "SWIMMING LESSONS"". Culture Collide. 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  5. ^ "Genevieve Stokes". State Theatre, Portland Maine. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  7. ^ "Genevieve Stokes Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  8. ^ Valentine, Claire (2021-07-23). "Genevieve Stokes Premieres "Parking Lot" Single And Video". NYLON. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  9. ^ Stephens, Claire (2021-05-26). "VIDEO: INTERVIEW – Genevieve Stokes Talks Musical Journey That Led To Debut EP 'Swimming Lessons' and more!". B-Sides. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  10. ^ "Genevieve Stokes by Radio X Off The Record". Anchor. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  11. ^ "GENEVIEVE STOKES BIO JAN 2021" (PDF). view.officeapps.live.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  12. ^ White, Caitlin. "Genevieve Stokes' Mystical Piano Songs Anchor The Fledgling Songwriter". Cinnamon Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Ponti, Aimsel (2021-03-01). "Face the Music: From MAMM to Atlantic Records, Genevieve Stokes is on the rise". Press Herald. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  14. ^ Ponti, Aimsel (2021-03-01). "Press Play: Listen to 'Save Me' by Genevieve Stokes - Portland Press Herald". Press Herald. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
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  17. ^ "Listen to Genevieve Stokes' Gut-Wrenching New Single". PAPER. 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  18. ^ Ponti, Aimsel (2021-03-01). "Face the Music: From MAMM to Atlantic Records, Genevieve Stokes is on the rise". Press Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  19. ^ "Genevieve Stokes Desires to be Heard in Her New Single "God"". Off the Record Press. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  20. ^ "Genevive Stokes Interview 2021". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  21. ^ Moen, Matt (2023-03-07). "Genevieve Stokes Goes Down the Rabbit Hole". PAPER. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  22. ^ Ijumba, Ethan (2023-05-24). "Q+A: Genevieve Stokes chats about her new 'Catching Rabbits' EP". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  23. ^ "Genevieve Stokes Can I". 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  24. ^ "Feature: Genevieve Stokes". Tongue Tied Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  25. ^ "Q&A: Genevieve Stokes Releases New Single and Viral Sensation "Habits" on the Full Moon". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  26. ^ a b "GENEVIEVE STOKES BIO ATLANTIC RECORDS". view.officeapps.live.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  27. ^ Genevieve Stokes (2024-08-29). My First Vlog. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ "Genevieve Stokes Dreamer". 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  29. ^ Genevieve Stokes (2024-08-29). My First Vlog. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ Mclaughlin, Merrit (2021-03-11). "Genevieve Stokes Answers 11 Questions on Her New EP". Beyond The Stage Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  31. ^ "GENEVIEVE STOKES: INTERVIEW". Unclear Magazine. 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  32. ^ Staff, B.-Sides (2023-06-07). "VIDEO: INTERVIEW – Genevieve Stokes Says Viral Part of "Habits" Was Written As An Afterthought". B-Sides. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  33. ^ Fisher, Justine (12 August 2022). "Listen to Genevieve Stokes' Gut-Wrenching New Single". Paper. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  34. ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae. "Genevieve Stokes Shares Video for 'Running Away'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  35. ^ Papathanasopoulos, Vasili (2021-03-17). "SPOTLIGHT ON GENEVIEVE STOKES". www.milkymilkymilky.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  36. ^ Kato, Precious (2020-05-21). "Genevieve Stokes Hits the Nail on the Head With "Lonely and Bored" [Premiere + Q&A]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  37. ^ "Genevieve Stokes Looks Back on Her Past in "Surface Tension" Video". FLOOD. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  38. ^ White, Caitlin. "Genevieve Stokes' Mystical Piano Songs Anchor The Fledgling Songwriter". Cinnamon Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  39. ^ "GENEVIEVE STOKES". Invertebrate Music. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  40. ^ Gorman, Amelia (2021-07-23). "ARTIST TO WATCH: Genevieve Stokes". Young Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  41. ^ Garcia, Erica Danielle (2020-04-29). "Interview: Genevieve Stokes on Creating Distance, Staying Dreamy, and "Running Away"". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  42. ^ Ijumba, Ethan (2023-05-24). "Q+A: Genevieve Stokes chats about her new 'Catching Rabbits' EP". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  43. ^ Papathanasopoulos, Vasili (2021-03-17). "SPOTLIGHT ON GENEVIEVE STOKES". www.milkymilkymilky.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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