Astronautalis

Astronautalis
Background information
Birth name Charles Andrew Bothwell
Also known as Andy Bothwell
Born (1981-12-13) December 13, 1981
Origin Jacksonville, Florida
Genres Alternative hip hop
Indie rock
Occupation(s) Rapper, producer
Years active 2003-present
Labels SideOneDummy
Fake Four Inc.
Eyeball Records
Fighting Records
Limited Fanfare Records
Associated acts Bleubird, P.O.S, Four Fists, Babel Fishh, Maxx Moon, Jason Feathers, Justin Vernon, Boyfriends Inc., Tegan and Sara
Website astronautalis.com

Charles Andrew Bothwell (born December 13, 1981), better known by his stage name Astronautalis, is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

History

After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam,[1] Astronautalis self-released his debut album, You and Yer Good Ideas, in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters, in 2006. He released the third album, Pomegranate, on Eyeball Records in 2008. In winter 2009, he toured with the Canadian indie rock band Tegan and Sara through Europe,[2] and supported them again through the spring of 2010 in Australia.[3] His fourth album, This Is Our Science, was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2011. His latest release, Cut the Body Loose, was released in 2016.

He is a descendant of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, which is one of the reasons why his lyrics often deal with historical fiction.[4]

Style

Astronautalis has been described as "if Beck were a decade or so younger and had grown up more heavily immersed in hip-hop,"[5] with his rapping style noted for "blending styles of indie rock, electro, and talkin’ blues"[6] with hip-hop. He has described himself as "historical fiction hip-hop."[7]

During live performances, he often performs a freestyle rap based on topics chosen by members of his audience.[8]

Discography

Albums

Solo

Collaborations

Mixtapes, EPs, and singles

Mixtapes

EPs

Collaborative singles

Vinyl releases

Guest appearances & production credits

Guest appearances

Production credits

Videography

References

  1. ↑ McNutt, Stephanie (March 22, 2010). "P.O.S., Dessa, and Astronautalis at Turner Hall". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2013-10-16.
  2. ↑ "Astronautalis: A Year To Remember". Fresherthan. December 31, 2009.
  3. ↑ Young, David (May 12, 2010). "Tegan & Sara + Astronautalis - Big Top Luna Park (07.05.10)". The AU Review.
  4. ↑ The Very Unfortunate Affairs of Mary & Earl liner notes. February 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ Mason, Stewart. "You and Yer Good Ideas - Astronautalis". Allmusic.
  6. ↑ "Fighting Records".
  7. ↑ "Astronautalis discusses his 'historical fiction hip-hop'". North Texas Daily. October 21, 2011.
  8. ↑ Marvilli, Joe (March 15, 2011). "Astronautalis: Preparing for the "Midday Moon"". Consequence of Sound.
  9. ↑ http://first-avenue.com/performer/astronautalis

External links

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