Molly Burch (born October 23, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter. Based in

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, her music often reflects themes of heartbreak and loss. She is the lead vocalist and writer. Burch studied jazz vocal performance at UNC Asheville and gravitated towards vocalists such as

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and

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. A reviewer described her music as an "intoxicating ode to an unrequited love" as from a "smoky club chanteuse".

Early life

Burch was raised in

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. Both her parents were involved in the film industry; her mother worked as a casting director while her father was a screenwriter and producer. Her sister is screenwriter Samy Burch.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

External links

Review in Pitchfork

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