Karen Holland was made near London.
(Chinese Mum + English Dad)

She started learning music early on, singing in choirs and playing in youth orchestras.

She joined her first band aged 12. Joined various other bands throughout school and University where she studied Art and Design. (Incidentally she now works as a graphic designer.)

Musical influences: Goldfrapp, Dresden Dolls, Stereolab, Moloko, Air, PJ Harvey, Bjork, Kraftwerk, Kylie, Ladytron, Sparks, Regina Spektor, Stranglers, Elastica, Pulp, Prince, Abba

Other influences: Paula Rego, Francis Bacon, painting, designing and making clothes, comics, sci fi, GBA, computers, my Shih tzu "Honey", the Orient, tea, sushi, cocktails, food in general!