Stella Mozgawa facts for kids
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Stella Mozgawa
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| Born | February 25, 1986 Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, indie rock, art rock, |
| Instruments | Drums, bass, keyboards, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Associated acts | Warpaint, Kurt Vile, Cate Le Bon, Courtney Barnett |
Stella Mozgawa is an amazing Australian drummer and music producer. She is most famous for being a member of the indie rock band Warpaint. With Warpaint, she has helped create four studio albums.
Besides Warpaint, Stella is also part of an electronic music duo called Belief. She used to be a member of the hard rock group Desert Sessions too.
Stella is a very busy musician who works with many different artists in the studio. She often works with Kurt Vile and Cate Le Bon. She has also played on albums for famous musicians like St. Vincent, John Grant, Sharon Van Etten, the xx, and Tom Jones.
As a music producer, Stella helped create Courtney Barnett's album Things Take Time, Take Time (2021). She also produced the soundtrack for the Apple TV+ show The Buccaneers in 2023. This soundtrack featured only female artists.
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About Stella Mozgawa
Her Early Life and Family
Stella Mozgawa grew up in Sydney, Australia. Her parents moved there from Poland and were both musicians. They performed together as a musical duo.
When Stella was 13, she started playing the drums. She was inspired by Zac Hanson, the drummer from the pop band Hanson. She once said that for many people older than her, Tommy Lee was their drumming hero, but for her, it was Zac Hanson. When she was 14, Stella was so determined to play that she even pretended to be older to perform in music venues in Sydney!
Starting Her Music Career
Stella began playing in bands in Sydney around the year 2000. In 2006, she formed a band called Mink in New York City. They released an album in 2007, but the band later broke up.
Stella became friends with Flea, the bass guitarist from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea suggested she move to Los Angeles. He was a big help in her meeting the members of Warpaint. Stella even lived at Flea's house for a while. She said he was the first person to mention Warpaint to her and helped her connect with them.
Joining the Band Warpaint
In late 2009, Stella met Theresa Wayman, a singer and guitarist from Warpaint, in Los Angeles. Soon after, Stella was asked to join the band, replacing their previous drummer.
Stella quickly became a key part of Warpaint. She played drums on their first album, The Fool, which came out in 2010. She also helped write songs for their second album, Warpaint, released in 2014. Their third album, Heads Up, followed in 2016.
Stella's Other Music Projects
Remixes and Soundtracks
Stella Mozgawa has also created remixes for several artists. A remix is when a musician takes an existing song and changes it to create a new version. She has remixed songs for artists like Daughter and Depeche Mode.
In 2023, Stella produced the entire soundtrack for the TV series The Buccaneers (2023 TV series). This soundtrack was special because it featured only female musicians.
Albums with Other Artists
Stella has played drums and other instruments on many albums for different musicians. She has worked with:
- Flea on his EP Helen Burns (2012)
- Tom Jones on Spirit in the Room (2012)
- Kurt Vile on several albums, including Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013) and Bottle It In (2018)
- Cate Le Bon on albums like Crab Day (2016) and Pompeii (2022)
- The xx on I See You (2017)
- Sharon Van Etten on Remind Me Tomorrow (2019)
- Courtney Barnett on Things Take Time, Take Time (2021) and End of the Day (2023)
Awards and Nominations
Stella Mozgawa has been recognized for her work in music. The ARIA Music Awards are big awards in Australia that celebrate great music.
In 2022, Stella Mozgawa and Courtney Barnett were nominated for an ARIA Music Award. They were nominated for "Producer – Best Produced Album" for Courtney Barnett's album Things Take Time, Take Time.
