♥ YOU! KATE NASH

It’s mind-blowing to think that it’s been nearly a decade since Kate Nash first burst upon the scene with her bubbly 2007 hit “Foundations.” (Which, by the way, is still just as amazing now as it was back then.) But over the past several years, the London singer and songwriter has emerged from a pop music upstart into a 360-degree rockstar: releasing subsequent albums such as 2013’s Girl Talk, writing with the likes of Rita Ora and Willow Smith, and collaborating with bands like SUPERCUTE!

Now, Kate has another gig up her sleeve with the foundation of Girl Gang, a collective of awesome, creative girls. Kate, alongside her Girl Gang co-members, are spearheading this movement aimed at empowering and inspiring cool females all over the world. It’s a mission that literally anyone can get behind, and we can’t imagine anyone better than Kate to lead the way (BTW, can we join?). For now, get the scoop on what she’s been up to recently — as well her thoughts on sneakers, emojis, and Rihanna — in our pop quiz below.

NAME: Kate Nash

NICKNAME: Kate Nashty

OCCUPATION: Rock star!

CAREER ICON: Carrie Brownstein and J.Lo

MOST TEXTED PERSON IN YOUR PHONE: A group text with my sisters, my band, and my lighting girl. It’s been going on for two years and some days I wake up with hundreds of text messages.

DREAM ROLE IN A MOVIE THAT’S ALREADY BEEN MADE: Dr. Grant in Jurassic Park or Sigourney Weaver in alien movies.

DREAM CONCERT TICKET (ANY BAND, ANY DECADE): Lou Reed and Nico, Bikini Kill, Nirvana

SPIRIT ANIMAL: A dog

HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON: About fifty…and usually until it’s too late

FAVORITE BOOK: The Day of the Triffids 

TV ADDICTION: The Walking Dead

KARAOKE ANTHEM: “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem or “Hero” by Mariah Carey

FAVORITE SNEAKERS: Reebok Classics

LAST MOVIE WATCHED: Chappie in the movie theater and The Cobbler on a laptop

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii

FAVORITE BEYONCE SONG: “Countdown”

FAVORITE RIHANNA SONG: “What’s My Name”

FAVORITE BAND: Sunflower Bean

BEST INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TO FOLLOW: @XOOPHIA, Sophia Muller. She’s an intern for Girl Gang.

FAVORITE DESIGNER: Libertine

FAVORITE MODEL: Tyra Banks

FAVORITE ARTIST: Natalie Neal

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER: Currently Natalie Neal, Lindsey Byrnes, Kelsey Hart and Sophia Muller

FAVORITE EMOJI: The red balloon

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU: I’m going to release an EP this year! Also, other fun things I can’t wait to talk about soon!

HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? Good

WHAT IS POPULAR? Girl Gang is popular, because it’s about building camaraderie, building your own scene, and meeting other cool girls.