Kim Dracula | |
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| Birth name | Samuel Wellings |
| Born | November 23, 1997[1] |
| Origin | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Samuel Wellings, known professionally as Kim Dracula, is an Australian alternative/indie music artist from Hobart, Tasmania whose songs have achieved popularity on TikTok.[2] They[3] are known both for original work and for metal covers of songs not typically associated with the genre. They became popular on YouTube for their authorial song "Make Me Famous" from their album A Gradual Decline In Morale. Dracula was previously the vocalist of Australian heavy metal band Jesterpose, which formed in 2017 and released the EP COVID-19 in 2020.[4]
Kim Dracula's name is a reference to the Deftones song "Kimdracula" from their album Saturday Night Wrist.
- ^ Eliezer, Christie (6 January 2021). "The A-Z of music in 2021: How the industry will bounce back from a disastrous year". Beat Magazine. Furst Media. Archived from the original on 6 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "The Top 100 TikTok Creators, Trends And Videos In 2020". B&T Magazine. The Misfits Media Company Pty Limited. 3 December 2020. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Kim Dracula releases "Make Me Famous"". FrontView Magazine. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
Kim Dracula (pronouns: they/them)
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