Elizabeth Moen is an American singer-songwriter based in Chicago, IL.[1]
Biography
Elizabeth Moen grew up in Iowa[2] and taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager.[3] She moved to Iowa City, IA for college[2] where she studied French and Spanish at the University of Iowa.[4] She played her first open mic at The Mill at age 20[5] and wrote her first original song at age 21.[6] Elizabeth is currently based in Chicago.
Moen has recorded at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco, Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Hellfire Studios in Dublin, Ireland and Flat Black Studios in Lone Tree, Iowa.
Moen self-released a self-titled EP in 2016, a debut LP That's All I Wanted in 2017[2] and became a staple of the Iowa City music scene.[6] Her sophomore album A Million Miles Away, released in 2018 drew praise from regional press as well as Paste Magazine.[7]
In 2019, her recording of a new song "Headgear" for the Tiny Desk Contest drew praise from NPR Music.[8] Listed as "one of the entries we can't stop watching."
Moen was accepted into the 2020 SXSW festival as an official showcase artist[3] and featured in NPR Music's Austin 100.[9] Moen has also appeared in several festivals including Hinterland, Lollapalooza (official after show), Mission Creek, Mile of Music, 80/35, Lincoln Calling, and KnockanStockan. She has also been invited to perform at The Ruby Sessions in Dublin, Ireland.
Moen has toured throughout the United States and Europe.[10]
Elizabeth has had several songs featured in television series and movies including the following: How it Ends, Candy Jar, Elsewhere, Roswell New Mexico (CW network), Tell Me a Story (CBS), and Shameless (Showtime).
Musical style
Moen's sound and songwriting can be compared to Hozier and Bonnie Raitt. She counts Alabama Shakes, Sharon Van Etten, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell among her musical influences.[5] Her music frequently addresses mental health struggles.[10] She is an open advocate for therapy.[11]
Discography
Elizabeth Moen EP (2016)
That's All I Wanted (2017)
A Million Miles Away (2018)
Creature of Habit EP (2020)
‘’Wherever You Aren’t’’ (2022)
‘’For Arthur’’ EP (2023)
‘’Live at Lincoln Hall (2024)
References
^"Elizabeth Moen". The Deli Magazine | chicago.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 2021-01-13.