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United States Katie Toupin is a platinum-awarded songwriter and performer, recognized for her role in the alt-country band Houndmouth and her subsequent successful solo career.
Featured in "Do502's 10 Questions with... Katie Toupin/Candi Jenkins" where she discusses her alter-ego Candi Jenkins, a singer/songwriter.
Interviewed on personal style and her professional journey in "Houndmouth's Katie Toupin Talks Personal Style, Owning..." and received a positive review for her solo album "Magnetic Moves."
Featured in an interview titled "An Interview with Katie Toupin of Houndmouth" discussing various aspects of her work and experiences.
Interviewed about her solo career and finding her sound after leaving Houndmouth in "Former Houndmouth Member Katie Toupin Finally Sounds...."
Featured in a "Songtrust Spotlight" article discussing her solo artistry after leaving Houndmouth and participating as a guest speaker on her Patreon channel "Camp KT."
Featured in an article titled "SHE'S GOT 'MOVES': Katie Toupin puts Houndmouth in her rearview with a solo career" discussing her solo artistry.
Katie Toupin gained recognition as a co-writer and key performer in the alt-country band, Houndmouth. During her time with the band, she co-wrote the song “Sedona,” which has accumulated over 100,000,000 streams on Spotify. After her departure from Houndmouth in 2016, Toupin embarked on a solo career. Her solo work began with the release of the live EP entitled “Moroccan Ballroom.” Following this, Toupin self-produced her debut full-length album, “Magnetic Moves,” which was released in 2019. This album received extensive radio play across the United States. In 2021, she released “Little Heart,” a mini-album.
Toupin’s career progression demonstrates a shift from a collaborative band environment to a self-directed solo artistic path. Her solo debut, “Magnetic Moves,” highlighted her range and depth, with Paste Magazine noting that she displayed “more range and greater depth on her solo debut.” The album, written, arranged, and produced by Toupin, was recorded in Austin, Texas, and featured thoughtful arrangements by multi-instrumentalist Scott Davis. It blended throwback musical elements with modern sounds, incorporating synthesizers on tracks such as “Real Love” and “Back In Time.” Angela Miller and Lauren Marie of Black Pumas contributed backup vocals to several songs, including “Someone To You,” “Lost Sometimes,” and “In Your Dreams.” American Songwriter remarked that Toupin was “clearly ready for her shot in the spotlight” based on her work. Toupin continues to develop artist resources through her Patreon community, “Camp KT,” and her podcast, “Toupin Talks.”
In 2022, Toupin participated in SXSW as a solo artist, marking her first solo appearance and return to the festival in five years. She also announced a Blink-182 Tribute EP, with all streaming proceeds designated for donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Toupin has developed an alter-ego, Candi Jenkins, a singer/songwriter who she describes as channeling the essence of the Bluegrass State. This alter-ego is also involved in performing live shows. Toupin’s musical philosophy centers on authenticity and exploring diverse sounds rather than adhering to a single genre, which she views as essential to her creative process.
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