Freya Lynelle Wilcox is an Australian-born singer, songwriter and guitarist. She formed Freya Wilcox and the Howl in the United States with CJ Dunaieff on drums and Craig Shay on bass guitar.
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| Birth name | Freya Lynelle Wilcox |
| Born | Queensland, Australia |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | freyawilcox |
Biography edit
Freya Lynelle Wilcox was born in Queensland and grew up on the Gold Coast[1] She started playing guitar at the age of ten.[1] She studied Mass Communication and Media Studies at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.[2][3] Wilcox moved to the United States in her early 20s.[1] She has been vocally compared to Joan Jett and Brody Dalle, and is best known for her gutsy vocals and live performances.[4][5][6]
Wilcox released a solo extended play, Dirt Music.[7] She followed with another EP, Bareknuckle Love with her group the Howl and a split single that includes their punk cover version of the Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon"[8][9]
References edit
- ^ a b c Villanueva, Kristine (28 November 2016). "Why Women Find a Home in Punk". Snowbird Songs. Medium. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ AnarchoPunk (1 July 2015), "EP Review: Freya Wilcox and the Howl – Bareknuckle Love", Dying Scene
- ^ Shrum (2 August 2016). "Freya Wilcox & the Howl Stream New Song 'I Beg'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ Janes, Steve (15 May 2017). "Freya Wilcox & The Howl shares 'Nothing' | Debut LP out soon". WithGuitars. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ King, JoJo (7 September 2016). "Review + Gallery: Oh My Snare!, Freya Wilcox & the Howl, Stat Dad and The Windermeres". For the Love of Punk. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "|Freya Wilcox| Spike Hill". Diffuse Brooklyn. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ Freya Wilcox & The Howl | triple j Unearthed
- ^ King, JoJo (17 January 2017). "Review: Oh My Snare! / Freya Wilcox and The Howl – Split". Punx.UK. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ Chu, Emily (17 August 2016). "Freya Wilcox & The Howl, 'Rhiannon' | New Music". Impose Magazine. Retrieved 19 May 2017.