Alexei Perry
Alexei Perry is a Canadian writer and musician. She is best known for playing keyboards in the now-defunct indie rock duo Handsome Furs with her now ex-husband Dan Boeckner.
Overview
Perry and Boeckner recorded and toured as Handsome Furs. In 2007, the duo signed to Sub Pop Records, who released their debut album Plague Park. In May 2012, the duo announced the band's break-up via their website.
Published Writing
| 2006 | Be Generous, Too Smart to Live, Too Young to Die | | Vancouver, BC |
| 2007 | Ghosts That Come Bidden | A Humble Sawbones Publication | Montreal, QC |
| 2007 | 94 Short Shorts | The Little Girl With the Big Empty Press | Vancouver, BC |
| 2008 | Exercise for a Good Death | Mystery Chimp Press | Montreal, QC |
| 2008 | 128 Short Shorts | Condemned to Live Press | Montreal, QC |
| 2009 | HE/SHE | A No Picnic Book | Montreal, QC |
| 2010 | In Conversation with Jamie Stewart | The Beijinger | Beijing, China |
Videography
| 2007 | Creative Direction, actor | Music Video – Dumb Animals | Directed by Panos Cosmatos – Vancouver, BC |
| 2007 | Creative Direction, actor | Music Video – Cannot Get Started | Directed by Matt Moroz – Montreal, QC |
| 2009 | Script Development, Creative Direction, actor | Music Video – I'm Confused | Directed by Scott Coffey – Portland, OR |
| 2009 | Research, filming and narration for series | CNN documentary series Indie Asia, On Tour with the Handsome Furs |
| 2011 | Actor | Music Video – What About Us? | Directed by Scott Coffey – Portland, OR |
Art Design and Layout
| 2005 – Present | Subpop Records – Seattle, WA | Plague Park 2007, Face Control 2009, Sound Kapital 2011 |
Discography
Handsome Furs
Award Nominations
| 2009 | Polaris Music Prize | Longlist | Face Control |
| 2010 | Juno Award | Alternative Album of the Year | Face Control |
| 2010 | Independent Music Awards | Best Duo/Group | Face Control |
References
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2010/04/29/Alexei-Perry-Cox-in-Conversation-with-Jamie-Stewart-of-Xiu-Xiu
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