Kathryn Frazier
Kathryn Frazier | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Publicist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Children | Hollis Parker Frazier-Herndon |
Kathryn Frazier is an American music publicist and life coach.[1][2]
Early life
Kathryn Frazier was born in Michigan and was raised by a single mother.[1]
Career
In 1996, Frazier founded Biz 3, a music publicity firm.[3] Frazier was working an office job while, in her own time, booking music bands in Chicago. Through a friend, Frazier learned about doing press for artists and decided to try it herself by creating her own company.[4] The company has since expanded to Los Angeles. Frazier has represented a diverse roster of over 200 artists, including Daft Punk,[5] The Weeknd, Skrillex, Justin Bieber, J. Cole, Lil Baby, Lauryn Hill, Migos,Chappell Roan, Victoria Monét, Lil Yachty, Megan Thee Stallion, Jessie Reyez, Colin Kaepernick, Diplo, and RAYE.[2]
In 2011, she co-founded OWSLA, an independent record label and creative collective, alongside Skrillex and collaborators.[4] OWSLA's first release was Porter Robinson's Spitfire.[6]
Frazier is a certified life and career coach, specializing in personal development, executive coaching, and family dynamics.[3][7] She is also a Reiki master and a lecturer at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.[7][8]
Personal life
Frazier lives in Los Angeles, California.[9] Her home burned down in the Eaton Fire in 2025.[10][3] She has two sons, including Hollis Frazier Herndon, an artist known by the stage name "2hollis".[11]
References
- ^ a b Bain, Katie (2018-08-30). "The rock star whisperer: how one woman helps A-list musicians survive". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ a b "The Top Specialty PR Firms in 2025". Observer. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ a b c Havens, Lyndsey (2025-03-25). "Biz 3's Kathryn Frazier on Coaching, Crisis and Being a 'Recovered Cynic'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ a b Ifeanyi, KC (2017-01-12). "Meet The Indie Rock Nerd Turned Music PR Powerhouse Who Found Success In Surrender". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (2021-02-22). "Daft Punk Has Split Up, Publicist Confirms". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ "Why OWSLA could be the most important label in dance music right now". inthemix. 2016-09-21. Archived from the original on 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ a b Bain, Katie (2024-05-29). "Music Publicist Kathryn Frazier Was 'Ready to Quit' the Industry. Instead, She Added 'Life Coach' to Her Resume". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ "Kathryn Frazier". The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ "At Home With: Kathryn Frazier". The FADER. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ Vessaud, Antoine (2025-05-02). "In the wake of devastating Los Angeles fires, residents begin to rebuild". The Associated Press. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ^ "The Kids Are All Right: Kathryn Frazier". Insomniac. Retrieved 2025-09-12.