Molly Burch

Molly Burch

Molly Burch is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles who is based in Austin, Texas. Her music is associated with indie pop and indie rock, and she is also tagged as folk and indie folk. She performs as a lead vocalist and writer with a band of four musicians when touring.

Background and training

Burch grows up in Los Angeles in a family connected to film and media: her father is a writer and producer, and her mother is a casting director. Her childhood includes old Hollywood musicals as well as the recordings of Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. She finds her voice in adolescence and goes on to study jazz vocal performance at the University of North Carolina in Asheville.

Voice and influences

Her singing draws on jazz and classic vocal traditions, and she cites Nina Simone and Billie Holiday among the singers that shape her approach. Her voice is also compared with older artists such as Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline, combining country and soul influences with a retro feel.

Performing career

On tour, Burch appears with four accompanying musicians, and she and her band tour with Sallie Ford.