Lisa Kathryn Iwanycki is an award-winning Canadian songstress with Ukrainian-Italian roots. Signed with Sunset Hill Music, Lisa Kathryn brings listeners into a feathery, orchestral realm of delicate chamber pop. Glass bells, violin, contrabass and a choir of teenage girls make the sound of Lisa Kathryn. Earning Best Emerging Artist at Superfolk Sessions, Ian Kelly voted for her debut single, "Imaginary Friend,” as his song of choice.

 

Lisa Kathryn has made song-writing contributions to collective healing group, Chorus of Courage, as well as Mitsou, Champion, and Little Scream. Leading the feminist pop punk band Creature (Universal Music), Lisa achieved global success with Top 40 Radio chart-toppers in 2010. After founding the moody, cinematic duo, Blood and Glass (Simone Records), her music graced the 'Avant le Crash' TV series (2018). Lisa Kathryn has toured opening for and playing with Patrick Watson, The Barr Brothers, Matt Holubowski, Ian Kelly and Ariane Moffatt.

 

Her middle name, Kathryn, was given to her in honour of her great aunt, Katharina, who was the smartest person in her Ukrainian village. During WW2, Katharina went from being a nurse to being a doctor. “I love wearing her name,” says Lisa, “I love thinking of a female doctor during that time saving lives and gaining respect from her community.”