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Catherine Hunold, better known by her stage name, Cate Le Bon, is a Welsh singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Born on March 4, 1983, in Penboyr, Wales, Hunold grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a pianist, and her father played guitar and sang in a local choir. Hunold started playing the guitar at the age of 15 and began writing her own songs soon after. Hunold attended the University of Brighton, where she studied drama and music. While in Brighton, she formed the band, The Peth, with Super Furry Animals' bassist, Guto Pryce. The band released their debut album, The Golden Mile, in 2008. However, it was Hunold's solo work that gained her critical acclaim. In 2009, Hunold released her debut album, Me Oh My, on the independent label, Irony Bored. The album was produced by Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals and received positive reviews from critics. Hunold's unique voice and songwriting style drew comparisons to artists like Nico and Patti Smith. Hunold's second album, Cyrk, was released in 2012 on the label, The Control Group. The album was produced by Josiah Steinbrick and featured collaborations with musicians like Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint and H. Hawkline. Cyrk received even more critical acclaim than Me Oh My and was named one of the best albums of the year by publications like Pitchfork and The Guardian. In 2013, Hunold released Mug Museum, her third album, on the label, Wichita Recordings. The album was produced by Noah Georgeson and featured collaborations with musicians like Tim Presley of White Fence and Stephen Black of Sweet Baboo. Mug Museum continued to showcase Hunold's unique voice and songwriting style, and it received widespread critical acclaim. Hunold's fourth album, Crab Day, was released in 2016 on the label, Drag City. The album was produced by Josiah Steinbrick and featured collaborations with musicians like Josh Klinghoffer of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Samur Khouja of The Oud. Crab Day continued to showcase Hunold's unique voice and songwriting style, and it received positive reviews from critics. In addition to her solo work, Hunold has collaborated with a number of other musicians. She has worked with artists like Perfume Genius, Deerhunter, and John Grant. Hunold has also been a member of the bands, Neon Neon and Drinks. Hunold has toured extensively throughout her career, both as a solo artist and with other musicians. She has performed at festivals like Glastonbury, Coachella, and Primavera Sound. Hunold has also toured with artists like St. Vincent, Mac DeMarco, and Kurt Vile. Hunold has received a number of awards and nominations throughout her career. In 2012, she was nominated for the Welsh Music Prize for her album, Cyrk. In 2016, she was nominated for the Mercury Prize for her album, Crab Day. Hunold has also been nominated for the Ivor Novello Award and the AIM Independent Music Award. In conclusion, Catherine Hunold, also known as Cate Le Bon, is a Welsh singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has gained critical acclaim for her unique voice and songwriting style. Hunold's solo work has been praised by critics and has earned her nominations for awards like the Mercury Prize. Hunold has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and has toured extensively throughout her career.

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