Elizabeth Moen

Elizabeth Moen is an American singer-songwriter from Vinton, IA[1] based in Chicago, IL.[2]

Elizabeth Moen
BornVinton, IA
GenresFolk, Rock, Blues, Indie
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2016-present
Websitewww.elizabethmoen.com

Biography

Elizabeth Moen grew up in Vinton, IA[3] and taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager.[4] She moved to Iowa City, IA for college[3] where she studied French and Spanish at the University of Iowa.[5] She played her first open mic at The Mill at age 20[6] and wrote her first original song at age 21.[7]

Moen self-released a self-titled EP in 2016, a debut LP That's All I Wanted in 2017[3] and became a staple of the Iowa City music scene.[7] Her sophomore album A Million Miles Away, released in 2018 drew praise from regional press as well as Paste Magazine.[8]

In 2019, her recording of a new song "Headgear" for the Tiny Desk Contest drew praise from NPR Music.[9] Moen was accepted into the 2020 SXSW festival as an official showcase artist[4] and featured in NPR Music's Austin 100.[10]

Moen has toured throughout the United States and Europe and supported artists such as Lake Street Dive, Margaret Glaspy, Houndmouth and Lissie.[11]

In the 2020 Democratic primary, she supported Bernie Sanders and was invited to play several of the Senator's rallies in Iowa.[12]

With all 2020 touring canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Moen moved in with her aunt who is a therapist[13] began writing a new set of songs addressing mental health that became the Creature of Habit EP.[14] The EP includes more experimentation with synthesizers and electronic elements than previous releases.[5] She recently relocated to Chicago.[2]

Musical style

Moen counts Alabama Shakes, Sharon Van Etten, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell among her musical influences.[6] Her music frequently addresses mental health struggles.[11] She is an open advocate for therapy.[12]

Discography
  • Elizabeth Moen EP (2016)
  • That's All I Wanted (2017)
  • A Million Miles Away (2018)
  • Creature of Habit EP (2020)

References
  1. Shanker, Lucy. "Head to Cafe Berlin this month and catch the bold tunes of Elizabeth Moen". Vox Magazine. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. "Elizabeth Moen". The Deli Magazine | chicago.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  3. Barber, Lauren. "Elizabeth Moen to play at Englert in celebration of new album release". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  4. "Elizabeth Moen". SXSW 2020 Schedule. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  5. Rhoades, Lindsey (2020-12-01). "PREMIERE: Elizabeth Moen Makes Space for Reflection with "Studio Apartment"". Audiofemme. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  6. "Elizabeth Moen Travels "A Million Miles Away"". Iowa Source. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  7. Kramer, Alex (2018-09-06). "Elizabeth Moen's moment". Little Village. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  8. "The 20 Best Daytrotter Sessions of 2018". pastemagazine.com. 2018-12-27. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  9. "Here Are The Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Can't Stop Watching This Week". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  10. Thompson, Stephen. "The Austin 100: Elizabeth Moen". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  11. Robinson, Chloe (2019-07-30). "Elizabeth Moen shows strength in the face of daily struggle in "Headgear" [Video]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  12. Smither, Tanis (2020-02-28). "Artist To Watch: Elizabeth Moen [interview + exclusive video premiere]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  13. Chelosky, Danielle (2020-10-27). "Elizabeth Moen Makes a Western in Space with "Eating Chips" Video". FLOOD. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  14. Benitez-Eves, Tina (2020-10-13). "Elizabeth Moen Can't Deny She's a "Creature of Habit" « American Songwriter". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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