Kianna Alarid
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Kianna Alarid is the lead singer and bass guitarist for the band Tilly and the Wall
from Omaha, Nebraska
. She was formerly in a band called Magic Kiss with members of Park Ave.
and The Faint
, and before that, a hardcore band called Project 356.
Before joining Tilly and the Wall
full time, Kianna worked at Village Toymaker in Omaha.
She also worked as a florist until Bottoms of Barrels
was released.
She performed vocals on the song, "The Absence of God" from More Adventurous
with Rilo Kiley
.
Kianna sings on Tiësto
's song "You Are My Diamond" on his album Kaleidoscope
released on October 6, 2009.
Kianna also sings on She & Him's most recent song, "In the Sun" with fellow Tilly member, Neely Jenkins.
Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni...
from Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. She was formerly in a band called Magic Kiss with members of Park Ave.
Park Ave.
Park Ave. was an indie pop band which started in January 1996 in Omaha, Nebraska.The band lasted only two and a half years, but still retains a substantial fanbase. During their short time together, Park Ave. received rave reviews for their brand of indie pop music...
and The Faint
The Faint
The Faint is an American indie rock band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band consists of Todd Fink, Jacob Thiele, Dapose, Joel Petersen and Clark Baechle. The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer and included Conor Oberst...
, and before that, a hardcore band called Project 356.
Before joining Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni...
full time, Kianna worked at Village Toymaker in Omaha.
She also worked as a florist until Bottoms of Barrels
Bottoms of Barrels
Bottoms of Barrels is the second album by Omaha, Nebraska's Tilly and the Wall. It was released on 2006-05-23 on Team Love Records.The album was the ninth release of Team Love Records; its Australian release was June 2, 2007 by Dew Process...
was released.
She performed vocals on the song, "The Absence of God" from More Adventurous
More Adventurous
More Adventurous is the third full length album released by Los Angeles based band Rilo Kiley. The album, released on August 17, 2004, marks a significant change in the band's sound with the goal of being "more adventurous" than their previous music...
with Rilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley was an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles. Formed in 1998, the band consisted of Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Jason Boesel....
.
Kianna sings on Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
's song "You Are My Diamond" on his album Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope (Tiësto album)
Kaleidoscope is the fourth studio album by Dutch trance artist Tiësto, released on 6 October 2009 on Musical Freedom, Tiësto's new label in association with PIAS Recordings...
released on October 6, 2009.
Kianna also sings on She & Him's most recent song, "In the Sun" with fellow Tilly member, Neely Jenkins.
Album appearances
- Son, AmbulanceSon, AmbulanceSon, Ambulance is an American band based in Omaha, Nebraska. They are signed to the Saddle Creek label.Singer/songwriter Joe Knapp appeared on albums of other bands, such as Fevers and Mirrors by Bright Eyes, before releasing Son, Ambulance's debut album—a split with Bright Eyes called Oh Holy...
- Someone Else's Déjà VuSomeone Else's Deja Vu-Personnel:Musicians*Joe Knapp - Snare, Whistle, Vocal Cuica, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Drum Kit, Analog Synth, Broom, Snare, Cymbal, Wood Block, Piano, Electric Bass, Glockenspiel, Acoustic Guitar, Tarpaulin, 12-String, Cabasa, Knee-Slaps, Mellotron, Hand Claps, Mouth Noises,...
(2008, Saddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
) - TiëstoTiëstoTijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
- KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope (Tiësto album)Kaleidoscope is the fourth studio album by Dutch trance artist Tiësto, released on 6 October 2009 on Musical Freedom, Tiësto's new label in association with PIAS Recordings...
(2009, Ultra RecordsUltra RecordsUltra Records is an American independent electronic dance music record label. Ultra was formed in New York City in 1995 by former Polygram and Virgin Records executive Patrick Moxey, who is still currently the owner...
) - She & HimShe & HimShe & Him is an American indie pop duo consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward . The band's first album, Volume One, was released on Merge Records in March 2008...
- Vol. II (2010, Merge RecordsMerge RecordsMerge Records is an independent record label based in Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1989 by Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan. It began as a way to release music from their band Superchunk and music created by friends, and has expanded to include artists from around the world and records...
) - Jenny LewisJenny LewisJennifer Diane Lewis , is an American singer-songwriter musician and actress. She was the primary vocalist of the indie rock band Rilo Kiley, and has released two solo albums. She currently performs as part of the duo Jenny & Johnny with boyfriend Johnathan Rice...
- Acid Tongue (2009, Team Love Records)