Max Frost

For the fictional musician from the film "Wild in the Streets", see Max Frost and the Troopers.
Max Frost
Origin Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genres Indie pop, indie rock, indie folk
Years active 2010–present
Labels Atlantic Records
Associated acts Bob Schneider, Kydd Jones, Gary Clark, Jr., Fitz And The Tantrums
Website

Max Frost is a producer and songwriter from Austin, Texas, signed to Atlantic Records.[1]

Frost developed his eclectic style of music playing in various projects throughout his teen years. He became a musician when he was eight, and started playing shows at 12, collaborating with a diverse array of artists like Austin icon Bob Schneider[2] and hip-hop MC/producer Kydd.[3] After hearing musicians like Erykah Badu and D'Angelo in his late teens, Frost began incorporating hip-hop elements into his blues-inspired stylings, interested in the idea of combining modern rhythms with classic vintage tones in his music.[4]

In September 2012, Frost decided to leave the University of Texas-Austin, where he was studying English, to pursue his solo career. He released a single, “White Lies,” which hit No. 1 on The Hype Machine’s “Most Popular Tracks on Blogs Now.[5]” Max channeled the song’s success into the creation of his debut EP, Low High Low, which was released in October 2013 by Atlantic Records.[6]

Frost has stated that “The songs all connect to polar emotional states in life – highs and lows – giving the EP its name.” The theme continues in the production aesthetics of low-fi and high-fi, which continues as the basic concept in his music.[7]

He toured in 2013 & 2014 to promote the album, going on the road to open for acts such as Fitz and The Tantrums & Gary Clark Jr. [8][9]In December 2013, "White Lies" was featured in a commercial for Beats Electronics.[10] It has since peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Review: Max Frost - Music". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  2. ↑ "Interview: Max Frost". Verbicide Magazine. 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  3. ↑ "Covert Curiosity: Max Frost (feat. Kydd) - "Sunday Driving"". Covertcuriosity.blogspot.com. 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  4. ↑ "Max Frost – White Lies". buahmulut.com. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  5. ↑ "Is White Lies by Austin’s Max Frost your first summer jam of 2013? [LISTEN] | Austin Blog on Life Music and Culture". Republicofaustin.com. 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  6. ↑ Atlantic Records August 23, 2013 9:53 AM (2013-08-23). "Max Frost Signs With Atlantic Records; Soul-Pop Singer/Songwriter Celebrates With Debut EP; Highlights Include the Online Smash, "White Lies," Hailed by Paste as One of the "Best Songs of 2013 So Far"; Single Hits DSPs on September 17th; Austin-Based Tunesmith to Join Gary Clark Jr. on North American Tour, Beginning September 26th; "LOW HIGH LOW" EP Arrives Everywhere on October 8th - Yahoo Finance". Finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  7. ↑ "Max Frost Biography". Artists.letssingit.com. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  8. ↑ "Interview: Max Frost Talks 'White Lies,' Hype Machine & Gary Clark Jr.". Variance Magazine. 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2014-12-21.
  9. ↑ "Why Fitz and the Tantrums are one of the most exciting bands I’ve ever seen". Dallas Morning News. 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2014-12-21.
  10. ↑ "Beats by Dre Color Solo Commercial". YouTube. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  11. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-08-09/triple-a

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