Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Facing Forward

If you were to envision the fresh new face of hip-hop, the visage of a 27-year-old woman from suburban Illinois with dual degrees from Stanford — sociology and psychology — probably wouldn’t come immediately to mind. But as her latest EP, Eyes Shut, attests, K. Flay is making a career out of challenging perceptions with clever, brash rhymes and progressive beats rooted equally in indie rock and rap. This Tuesday, July 10, catch her at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge with Colin Munroe and Spose.