Spencer Radcliffe
| Spencer Radcliffe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pemberville, Ohio |
| Origin | Athens, Ohio |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Lo-fi, Electronic |
| Instruments | Guitar, Drums, Saxaphone, Vocal |
| Labels | Run for Cover, Orchid Tapes |
| Associated acts | Blithe Field, Friendlys |
| Website |
spencerradcliffeandeveryoneelse |
Spencer Radcliffe is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and musician who has also composed instrumental music under the name Blithe Field.
Career
Radcliffe began releasing music in 2008 under the moniker Blithe Field, self-releasing an album titled Old Songs/New Songs. Two years later, Blithe Field released the 2010 full length album "Beautiful Wave '74", on Messy Life Records.[1] In 2011, Blithe Field released its third album, Two Hearted, on Messy Life Records.[2] In 2012, Blithe Field released its fourth album titled Warm Blood on Poulpe Mort.[3]
Radcliffe currently releases music under his full name, Spencer Radcliffe. In 2013, he released an EP titled Sinking Down.[4] In November 2014, Radcliffe and R.L. Kelly released a split titled Brown Horse on Orchid Tapes.[5]
In 2015, Radcliffe signed to Run for Cover Records. His first album with the label, titled Looking In, was released on October 2, 2015.[6] On August 4, Radcliffe released the first single from the album, Mia, and was named Stereogum's "Artist to Watch".[7] On August 25, Radcliffe premiered a second song from his upcoming album titled Yankee.[8][9] On September 18, Radcliffe released a third single from the album titled Mermaid.[10] Radcliffe embarked on a twenty date tour in support of the album including dates with Alex G & LVL UP.[11]
In 2016, Radcliffe began performing with a group of musicians referred to collectively as Everyone Else, and began working on a full length album with the group as well.[12]
Discography
as Blithe Field
Studio albums
- Old Songs/New Songs (2008, self-released)
- Beautiful Wave '74 (2010, Messy Life)
- Two Hearted (2011, Messy Life)
- Warm Blood (2012, Poulpe Mort)
- Face Always Toward The Sun (2016, Orchid Tapes)
as Spencer Radcliffe
Studio albums
- Looking In (2015, Run For Cover)
EPs
- Sinking Down (2013, self-released)
- Wet Pink Construction Paper Mask (2013, self-released)
- Keeper (2014, self-released)
Splits
- Spencer Radcliffe/R.L. Kelly – Brown Horse (2014, Orchid Tapes)
References
- ↑ Votel, Scott. "Swimming in Strawberry Yogurt". No Genre Music. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Gillespie, Blake. "Blithe Field, "Crushing"". Impose Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Dean, Jason. "Blithe Field : Warm Blood". QRO Magazine.
- ↑ Rettig, James. "Artist To Watch: Spencer Radcliffe". Stereogum. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Pitcherella, Amelia. "Spencer Radcliffe & R.L. Kelly, Brown Horse". Impose Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Sacher, Andrew. "Spencer Radcliffe releasing 'Looking In' on Run For Cover, touring (dates & song streams)". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Rettig, James. "Artist To Watch: Spencer Radcliffe". Stereogum. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Cooper, Duncan. "Spencer Radcliffe Premieres "Yankee"". The Fader. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Levy, Pat. "Spencer Radcliffe debuts lo-fi rock single "Yankee" – listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Joyce, Colin. "Spencer Radcliffe Offers Underwater Existentialism on 'Mermaid'". Spin. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Bazley, John. "Spencer Radcliffe (Run For Cover Records) premieres new single, "Mermaid"". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Radcliffe, Spencer. "Home of SR+EE". Spencer Radcliffe & Everyone Else. Retrieved June 5, 2016.