Robert DeLong
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Background information | |
Born | February 18, 1986 |
Origin | Bothell, Washington, USA[1] |
Genres | House, electronica, EDM, moombahton[2] |
Occupations | singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Keyboards, drums, vocals |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Glassnote Records |
Website | www.robertdelong.com |
Robert Charles Edward DeLong (born February 18, 1986)[3] is an American electronic musician from Bothell, Washington. With a background in drums and influences from a number of indie rock bands, DeLong's primary genres include house, electronica, EDM, and moombahton. He has released two albums on Glassnote Records: an EP, Global Concepts, in 2012 and Just Movement in 2013. His single, "Global Concepts" reached #33 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in early 2013.
Background
DeLong grew up in the Seattle suburb of Bothell.[4] His father was a drummer.[5] Robert played in various bands while he was in high school. He studied drums at Azusa Pacific University,[6] partially supported by a scholarship.[7] While in college, he played in the band The Denouement[8][9] and settled in Los Angeles after graduation. His equipment and clothing feature an orange "X" logo; this same logo, or a variant of it, is often painted on his face and those of his fans.[5]
Music
DeLong started as a drummer for indie rock bands[1] but added more electronic elements to his compositions following his exposure to their use at raves.[2] DeLong is notable for using video-game peripherals, such as a Wii remote and a joystick, connected to a MIDI interface, to modify his sound. He cites as influences Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, and Boards of Canada, among others.[10] He released his first full-length album, Just Movement, on Glassnote Records on 5 February 2013. His sound has been described by Wired Magazine as a merger of "electronic dance music, alt rock, and vocals into tracks that are poppy enough to make you move but dissonant enough to be interesting."[11]
Discography
Studio albums
- Global Concepts EP (2012)
- Just Movement (2013)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Off Stage: Robert DeLong". Leveled Magazine. 28 May 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Robert DeLong on Just Movement". ASCAP. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ Alk, Nell (5 February 2013). "Robert DeLong is an EDM Artist on the Rise". BlackBook Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ McCarthy, Zel (1 February 2013). "Robert DeLong, 'Just Movement': Exclusive Album Premiere". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Robert DeLong Unplugged – Digilove Exclusive Interview". 4 February 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ Bain, Katie (5 February 2013). "Robert DeLong: Deep Thoughts on the Dance Floor". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ "Paul Michael Roberts Memorial". Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ Collier, Kevin (28 June 2012). "Azusa’s Best: Robert DeLong, Scott Ryan and Johanna Chase". Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ "The Denoueblog". Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ↑ Neyland, Nick (10 December 2012). "Robert DeLong: Going Global". CMJ. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ Capps, Rob (15 March 2013). "Robert DeLong Knows the Cheat Code to Make You Dance". Wired Magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
External links
- Official Robert DeLong website
- Robert DeLong on Twitter
- Robert DeLong on Myspace
- Robert DeLong at AllMusic
- Robert DeLong on Facebook
- Robert DeLong's channel on YouTube
- Robert DeLong on Glassnote Records