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Christine Hoberg

Christine Hoberg

American singer


Christine Hoberg is an American singer-songwriter and electronic music producer from Superior, Wisconsin, currently based in Minneapolis. [1] She has worked previously with artists such as Flight Facilities, Kiings, Ivan Gough, and Feenixpawl.[2][3][4] She is known for her distinctive fluttery voice and live looping.[5]

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Biography

Hoberg was raised in Superior, Wisconsin where she has made music since she was a child beginning with cassette tapes and a karaoke machine.[6] She played in bands while attending Superior High School. She returns often to perform in the Twin Ports including Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival and FeMN Fest.[7] She also cites the area for a source of inspiration, "The extreme weather, seclusion and endless beauty makes it a super inspiring place to make any form of art.” [8]

While based out of Brooklyn, Hoberg's most notable appearance as a writer and singer was on Flight Facilities' highest charting single "Clair de Lune".[9] The song came in at number 17 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012,[10] went ARIA platinum [11] and was later featured on the television show Grey's Anatomy.[12] It was remixed by Prins Thomas and Motez (producer) among others.[13] Hoberg's collaboration with Chris Siegel and Strehlow on 'This is How' earned her 'Song of the Year' at the Radio Milwaukee Music Awards. She has played across the United States and seven countries, including performing at Iceland Airwaves.

Discography

Albums

  • "Nice" (2008)
  • "Ugly" (2010)
  • "Moonlight Never Shined So Bright"(2011)
  • "World Within" (2014)
  • "Christine Hoberg Remixes" (2015)

Appearances and credits

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Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

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APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.[17]

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ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

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References

  1. "Musical guest: Christine Hoberg - House of Mercy". Houseofmercy.org.
  2. "Flight Facilities: Down to Earth review – a familiar playlist of daydreamy hits". Guardian.com. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  3. Maas, Tyler (4 March 2015). "Kiings reign supreme with true debut, WWYDF". Milwaukee Record. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  4. "Ivan Gough and Feenixpawl – Hear Me (Feat. Christine Hoberg)". Edmsauce.com. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  5. "Hear Christine Hoberg's Expert Beatbox Skills on 'Actions'". Spin.com. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  6. "Christine Hoberg". tumblr. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  7. "Musicians Gone Astray". 2 May 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  8. "Countdown | Hottest 100 – 2012 | triple j". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  9. "The ARIA Report: Issue 1273" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  10. "Final AIR Awards 2013 Nominations Revealed, $50,000 Prize Announced". tonedeaf. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  11. "APRA Song Of The Year 2013 Shortlist Revealed". Tone Deaf. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  12. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 December 2019.

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