Nataly Dawn
Natalie Knutsen (born October 29, 1986), known by her stage name Nataly Dawn, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She is one half of the duo Pomplamoose with her husband Jack Conte and has released four studio albums and four EPs as of June 2022, in addition to numerous collaborations with other artists.
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| Born | Natalie Knutsen October 29, 1986 Sacramento, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Alma mater | Stanford University | ||||||
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| Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
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| Labels | Nonesuch | ||||||
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| Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
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| Subscribers | 158 thousand[1] | ||||||
| Total views | 16.354 million[1] | ||||||
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| Website | natalydawnmusic | ||||||
Early life
Born October 29, 1986, in Sacramento, California as the daughter of missionaries, she spent her childhood in Europe and attended schools in France and Belgium before she returned to the United States to study art and French literature at Stanford University.[2][3]
Music career
Pomplamoose
At Stanford, Dawn met Jack Conte and formed Pomplamoose, eventually performing, recording, and editing songs and videos in their Northern California home.[4] Their first song "Hail Mary" was featured on the front page of YouTube.[5] In 2009, the duo began releasing cover versions of pop songs like Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It".[6]
Solo work
Her Earlier Stuff (2009–2011)
In 2009, Dawn released her first studio album, Her Earlier Stuff, comprising twelve songs which were posted to her YouTube channel over the preceding two years.[7]
In 2010, in collaboration with Lauren O'Connell, Dawn formed the side project My Terrible Friend. In May 2011, it was announced that she would be joining Barry Manilow on his new album 15 Minutes, contributing vocals to the track "Letter from a Fan / So Heavy, So High".[8]
How I Knew Her (2011–2015)
On July 17, 2011, Dawn announced she would be releasing a new album.[9] She started a funding campaign on Kickstarter, where the initial goal of $20,000 was reached in just three days. On September 6, 2011, the album funding campaign finalized with a grand total of $104,788.[10]
In August 2012, Dawn signed as a solo artist to Nonesuch Records, which released her Kickstarter-funded album, How I Knew Her, on February 12, 2013.[11] The album was produced by Jack Conte and recorded at Prairie Sun Recording Studios in Cotati, California in December 2011, with a full band which included Conte, Ryan Lerman, David Piltch, Louis Cole, and Matt Chamberlain.[12] Oz Fritz engineered the album with Conte; it was mixed by Mike Mogis and mastered by Bob Ludwig.[13]
Haze (2016–2021)
On October 29, 2016, Dawn released her third album, Haze.[14]
On April 23, 2019, Dawn released her third extended play, For You. Later in 2019, her cover of "Careless Whisper" was featured in the fifth episode of HBO's Watchmen.[15]
On May 18, 2021, Dawn released a personal update on the Pomplamoose YouTube channel in which she stated she was diagnosed with basal-cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, which was caught early. Along with the health update, she stated that she would be recording a new a solo record in the same month. After her procedure, she stated she would be taking a few months off.[16]
Gardenview (2022-present)
On March 1, 2022, Dawn released her first single since 2019 entitled "Follow the Light." On March 24, "Over the Moon" was the second single released. Also on March 24, it was announced that these singles would be on her forthcoming fourth album Gardenview, with a release date of June 3.[17] On April 7, the third single along with the video for Danny was released.[18] On April 28, the fourth single "Joy" was released. On May 12, the fourth single "Have You Heard" was released. On May 19, the fifth single "Afternoon Tea" was released. The video for "Joy" was released on June 3, the day the album was released.[19]
Personal life
Dawn became engaged to Jack Conte in January 2016[20] and married in May 2016.[21] On May 18, 2021, she announced she was diagnosed with basal-cell carcinoma.[16]
Discography
| Nataly Dawn discography | |
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| Studio albums | 4 |
| Music videos | 4 |
| EPs | 4 |
| Singles | 56 |
Albums
Studio albums
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| Her Earlier Stuff |
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| How I Knew Her[A][22] |
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| Haze |
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| Gardenview |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Easier Said Than Done (Ryan Lerman and Nataly Dawn) |
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| The Coldplay EP |
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| For You |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "The Christmas Ballad" | 2013 | Non-album singles |
| "Marshmallow World" (with Ryan Lerman) | 2014 | |
| "Snow" | 2015 | |
| "You Wouldn't Like Me | ||
| "Baby Baby" | ||
| "My Life Would Suck Without You" | ||
| "Waters of March" (with Carlos Cabrera) | ||
| "Edelweiss" | ||
| "Hello" | 2016 | |
| "Love Yourself" | ||
| "No (90s Mashup)" (featuring Kina Grannis) | ||
| "Bridge over Troubled Water" | ||
| "New Romantics" (featuring Kurt Hugo Schneider) | ||
| "Suis-moi" (featuring Cyrille Aimée)" | ||
| "We Still Got Us" (featuring David Choi) | ||
| "Sleigh Ride" (featuring Clara C) | ||
| "The Christmas Song" (featuring Kina Grannis) | ||
| "Careless Whisper" | 2017 | |
| "Shape of You/This Town (British Mashup)" | ||
| "Maybe a Love Song" | ||
| "Unchained Melody" (featuring Imaginary Future) | ||
| "Bye Bye Baby" | ||
| "That's What I Like" | ||
| "Make Believe" | ||
| "Symphony" (with Sheriffs of Schroedingham) | ||
| "Over the Rainbow" (with Sheriffs of Schroedingham) | ||
| "My Cherie Amour" | ||
| "Passionfruit" (with Sheriffs of Schroedingham) | ||
| "Sick of Losing Soulmates" (with Sheriffs of Schroedingham) | ||
| "Never Going Back Again" (with Sheriffs of Schroedingham) | ||
| "Stayin' Alive" | ||
| "As the World Unwinds" (featuring Rigbi) | ||
| "The Lesser I Know" (featuring Sarah Clanton) | ||
| "Chained to the Rhythm" (featuring Sarah Clanton) | ||
| "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" (featuring Ryan Lerman) | ||
| "Heart of Glass" | ||
| "Come on to Me" (featuring David Choi) | ||
| "Pick Up Your Feet" | ||
| "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (featuring Cyrille Aimée) | ||
| "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" | ||
| "Here, There and Everywhere" | 2018 | |
| "For You" | 2019 | For You |
| "Young Pilgrims" | Non-album single | |
| "Dog" | For You | |
| "Alternative Universe (The Story of Joe)" | ||
| "Huckleberry" | ||
| "Samson, Roxane, & Me | ||
| "Coffee Baby" | ||
| "I Can See Clearly Now" | Non-album single | |
| "Follow the Light" | 2022 | Gardenview |
| "Over the Moon" | ||
| "Danny" | ||
| "Joy" | ||
| "Have You Heard" | ||
| "Afternoon Tea" |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Joy"[B] (stories featuring Nataly Dawn) | 2022 | Vol. 27 |
| "Michelle" (stories featuring Nataly Dawn) | Vol. 28 |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2013 | "Leslie" | How I Knew Her |
| 2019 | "For You" | For You |
| 2022 | "Danny" | Gardenview |
| "Joy" |
Other appearances
| Title | Year | Credited artist(s) | Album |
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| "Letter from a Fan / So Heavy, So High" | 2011 | Barry Manilow (featuring Nataly Dawn) | 15 Minutes |
| "Such Great Heights" | 2022 | Scary Pockets (featuring Nataly Dawn) | Non-album single |
Notes
References
- ^ a b "About Nataly Dawn". YouTube.
- ^ Said, Carolyn (December 13, 2010). "Musicians' unusual offer benefits Richmond schools". SFGate. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nataly Dawn's non-religious awakening". The San Francisco Examiner. January 29, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Weiner, Jonah (September 19, 2019). "Jack Conte, Patreon, and the Plight of the Creative Class". WIRED. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Denette, Kelsey (November 1, 2012). "Nataly Dawn Releases Debut Album". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lin, Sara (December 3, 2009). "VideoSong Pioneers Pomplamoose Take on Beyonce's "Single Ladies," Michael Jackson's "Beat It"". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Her Earlier Stuff". Apple Music. October 1, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sciarretto, Amy (May 4, 2011). "Barry Manilow to Release "15 Minutes" on June 14th". Artistdirect. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dawn, Nataly (July 17, 2011). "My first solo album!". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Nataly Dawn's first solo album by Nataly Dawn". Kickstarter. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nonesuch Signs Singer/Songwriter Nataly Dawn; Solo Album from Pomplamoose Singer, "How I Knew Her," Due January 2013". Nonesuch Records. August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Prairie Sun's May 2012 Newsletter". Prairiesun.com. December 13, 2011. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
- ^ "How I Knew Her | Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ McGuire, Matthew (September 17, 2016). "Indie Darling Nataly Dawn Evolves with Haze". Crescent Vale. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Did anyone hear my cover of "Careless Whisper" on Watchmen??", Twitter, Nataly Dawn, retrieved May 13, 2021
- ^ a b "Personal update". YouTube. Pomplamoose. May 18, 2021. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Nataly Dawn Attempts to Love Her Least-Lovable-Self on Gardenview, New Solo Album due out June 3rd". Shore Fire Media. March 24, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "Danny (music video) // Gardenview // NATALY DAWN". YouTube. Pomplamoose. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "Joy // Gardenview came out today! // Nataly Dawn of POMPLAMOOSE". YouTube. Pomplamoose. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ Mornings with Pomplamoose (January 11, 2016), We Got Engaged!, archived from the original on December 15, 2021, retrieved September 10, 2018
- ^ JackConteExtras (June 14, 2016), we got MARRIED!, archived from the original on December 15, 2021, retrieved September 10, 2018
- ^ "Nataly Dawn Chart History (Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Nataly Dawn's channel on YouTube
- Nonesuch Records artist page