Born on 17 November 1972 in Bedford Hills, New York, Kimya Dawson is a
pioneering figure in the anti-folk movement, known for her raw, quirky, and
deeply personal music that blends folk sensibilities with punk ethos. Rising to
prominence in the early 2000s as one-half of the indie duo the Moldy Peaches
alongside Adam Green, she became a defining voice for a generation of outsiders
and DIY artists. Her solo work, characterized by simple acoustic arrangements
and candid, often poetic lyrics, resonates with themes of vulnerability,
resilience, and self-discovery. She released her de...