Kristin Kontrol | |
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Birth name | Kristin Gundred |
Origin | United States |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2008-present |
Labels | Sub Pop |
Associated acts |
Dum Dum Girls Grand Ole Party |
Website | www |
Kristin Welchez, known professionally as Kristin Kontrol, is an American musician, singer and songwriter. She is best known as founder and lead singer of indie rock band Dum Dum Girls (using the pseudonym Dee Dee), with whom she has released five studio albums between 2010 and 2014.
She began working on new material in 2015 and announced Kristin Kontrol as her new solo project on January 28, 2016. Her debut album, X-Communicate, was released on May 27, 2016 on Sub Pop Records. It was a departure from the sound she had explored with Dum Dum Girls, leaning towards synthpop. The album was met with favorable reviews.