Katie Crutchfield, a.k.a Waxahatchee, has - much to her own surprise, become an indie-rock darling with national recognition. Her newest album, Ivy Tripp, has been critically acclaimed (ie: here & here), as have her previous two records. The name of the project comes from a creek in Alabama – which is Crutchfield’s home state.
The 27 year old started making music in her early teens and is influenced by punk music and DIY venues and philosophy. Her songs convey a vulnerable, genuine expression, colored by her southern roots and feminism. Katie Crutchfield starts the interview with NPR Illinois by talking about when she first started making music with her twin sister, Allison (who also has a band called Swearin'):
Waxahatchee plays in Galesburg on Saturday night at Knox College. For more info, click here.
