Karen O, best known as the frontwoman of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, has diversified her music career since their debut in 2003. She released her first solo album, Crush Songs, in 2014, exploring lo-fi balladry, while also collaborating with artists like Santigold and the Flaming Lips on various projects. Her work in soundtracks, including those for films by David Fincher and Tim Burton, showcased her versatile voice and cinematic sensibilities. In 2019, she joined forces with Danger Mouse for the critically acclaimed album Lux Prima, which delved into themes of motherhood and life cycles.

Born in Busan, South Korea, Karen O spent her youth in New Jersey before forming the Yeah Yeah Yeahs with Nick Zinner and Brian Chase in the early 2000s. The band quickly gained recognition in New York's rock scene with hits like "Fever to Tell." Alongside her band endeavors, Karen O engaged in side projects such as the folky Native Korean Rock and collaborated on soundtracks for films like Where the Wild Things Are. Her diverse contributions to music continued into the 2010s, with notable collaborations with artists like David Lynch and Trent Reznor, culminating in the Grammy-nominated single "Woman" from Lux Prima.