R.L. Kelly (born Rachel Levy) is an American

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musician from

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Career

Levy began her career in February 2013, releasing her first EP titled ''Life's A Bummer''. In September 2013, Levy released a 7" split with

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via Birdtapes. In late 2014, she released a split with musician Spencer Radcliffe, titled ''Brown Horse''. Levy additionally released a standalone digital single later that year titled "Alright". In March of 2019, Levy released ''Blink 183'', a two-song EP on

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, as well as ''The Back Catalogue, Vol. 421'', a cassette tape which compiles RL tracks from over the years. In September 2022, Levy changed from the "unfortunate jokey name" R.L. Kelly to simply ''RL''. In September of that year, she released the EP ''Be True'' via Lauren Tapes, which includes a new version of her song "Feels Real" as well as three new tracks.

Discography

EPs *''Life's a Bummer'' (2013, Orchid Tapes) *''Blink 183'' (2019) *''Be True'' (2022, Lauren Records) Splits *''Split 7"'' (with

) (2013, Birdtapes) *''Brown Horse'' (with Spencer Radcliffe) (2014, Orchid Tapes)

References

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