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Kate Clover (born May 10, 1989) is an American songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her high-energy live performances and punk rock sound, blending elements of classic punk with a modern DIY ethos.

Clover was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Santa Monica. Growing up immersed in surf and skate culture, she was introduced to punk rock through magazines such as Thrasher and the photography of Glen E. Friedman. Inspired by these influences, she began playing guitar at a young age.

After taking a single guitar lesson from a neighborhood acquaintance, Clover largely taught herself by playing along to records. She has credited a mixtape given to her by a middle school friend—featuring artists such as The Ramones, The Misfits, X, and The Gun Club—as a pivotal moment in shaping her musical direction and introducing her to the DIY ethos of punk.

During high school, Clover frequently attended shows at the Los Angeles DIY venue The Smell and began performing in short-lived garage bands.

She later attended Otis College of Art and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. Clover has cited her art school education as influential in developing her work ethic and multidisciplinary creative approach.

Clover has cited early exposure to Southern California oldies radio as a formative influence, introducing her to artists such as The Ronettes, The Shangri-Las, and 1960s garage rock. She has also named Ella Fitzgerald as an early favorite artist.

Her introduction to punk rock came during her pre-teen years, when a friend gave her a mixtape featuring artists including X, The Ramones, Blondie, The Misfits, and The Gun Club. This experience has been described as pivotal in shaping her musical direction.

Clover has cited early exposure to Southern California oldies radio as a formative influence, introducing her to artists such as The Ronettes, The Shangri-Las, and 1960s garage rock. She has also named Ella Fitzgerald as an early favorite artist.

Her introduction to punk rock came during her pre-teen years, when a friend gave her a mixtape featuring artists including X, The Ramones, Blondie, The Misfits, and The Gun Club. This experience has been described as pivotal in shaping her musical direction.

Clover has cited filmmakers such as John Waters, David Lynch, and Wim Wenders as key aesthetic influences. Her work reflects an affinity for kitsch, camp, and DIY culture, shaped in part by childhood exposure to programs such as ''Pee-wee's Playhouse.

Clover’s music blends classic punk influences with a modern edge, drawing from the raw energy of early punk bands while incorporating a strong visual identity rooted in her design background. She is known for her theatrical stage presence and stylized high energy performances. Clover's live performance has earned her opening slots for The Black Lips, The Hives, Fucked Up, Kid Kongo, Redd Kross, Superchunk, Social Distortion and more.

• "Channel Zero" (2020)

• "No More Romance" (2021)

• "Bleed Your Heart Out" (2022)

• "Here Comes the Love Bomb" (2024)

• "Like a Domino" (2024)

Clover’s music videos are noted for their strong visual identity, often incorporating vintage aesthetics, cinematic references, and fashion-forward styling. Drawing from her background in fashion design and visual art, her videos frequently reflect a cohesive artistic direction that complements her music.

Clover resides in Los Angeles, California. She is engaged to Vigilante Carlstroem, guitarist of The Hives. She was previously married to Brandon Welchez of the San Diego-based band Crocodiles.

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