Chris Staples
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 Staples departing for tour in Seattle | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Christopher Staples |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | Barsuk Records |
| Website | www |
Chris Staples is an American indie rock musician originally from Pensacola, Florida, long based in Seattle, Washington.[1] He released Panama, Burned and Blistered, Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes, Badlands, and American Soft independently, before catching the attention of Seattle-based Barsuk Records, who re-released American Soft in 2014. Staples' second album on Barsuk, Golden Age, was released in 2016. His next album, Holy Moly, was released by Barsuk on 28 June 2019.
In addition to his solo career, Staples has performed with Telekinesis, Josh Tillman, Rocky Votolato, Jeremy Enigk, and David Bazan.
Previously, Staples wrote and released music as "Discover America". Early in his career, he was the vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Twothirtyeight.[2]
Discography
[edit]- Panama
- Burned and Blistered
- Merci' Main
- Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes (2004)
- Psychology (2005) as Discover America[3]
- Badlands (2010)
- Faces – EP (2011)
- American Soft (2014)
- Golden Age (2016)
- Holy Moly (2019)
- Cloud Souvenirs (2023)
- Don't Worry (2025)
References
[edit]- ↑ Burleson, Ryan (26 August 2016). "Smiling at Oblivion: The Cathartic Americana of Chris Staples".
- ↑ Borges, Mario Mesquita. "Biography: Twothirtyeight". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2010.
- ↑ "Psychology review". Cross Rhythms.
External links
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