Martin Courtney
| Martin Courtney | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Martin Courtney IV |
| Born |
September 28, 1985 New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Domino, Mexican Summer, Woodsist, Underwater Peoples, Half Machine |
| Associated acts | Real Estate, Titus Andronicus |
| Website |
martincourtneyiv |
Martin Courtney IV (born September 28, 1985) is an American musician and the frontman of the American indie rock band Real Estate.
Courtney's most recent release is his first solo album, Many Moons.[1]
Early life and personal life
Courtney was born as Martin Courtney IV in New Jersey, United States, the son of Martin Courtney, III and Mary Ellen Courtney. He attended Ridgewood High School with two of his current Real Estate bandmates, Matt Mondanile and Alex Bleeker. After graduating from high school, he studied at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, where his focus was "mostly literature." Courtney's parents run a real estate business, which inspired the name of the band.[2] Courtney spent a short time as the keyboardist for indie punk rock group Titus Andronicus from the neighboring town Glen Rock, New Jersey in 2006.[2]
Courtney married his wife [3][4] in his hometown Ridgewood, New Jersey on October 13, 2012 following Real Estate's tour for 2011's Days.[5] Courtney and his wife have since had a daughter.[6] He currently resides in Beacon, New York with his wife, daughter and baby.
Courtney released his first solo album, Many Moons, on October 30, 2015 to critical acclaim.[7]
Discography
with Real Estate
- Real Estate (2009)
- Days (2011)
- Atlas (2014)
- In Mind (2017)
Solo
- Many Moons (2015)
References
- ↑ Monroe, Jazz (2 September 2015). "Real Estate's Martin Courtney Announces Solo Album Many Moons, Shares "Northern Highway" Video". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- 1 2 "Martin Courtney IV: Biography". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ Schnipper, Matthew (2011-10-12). "Real Estate Jams". The Fader. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ "and Martin Courtney's Wedding Website". Joycecourtney.ourwedding.com. 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ "Q&A: Martin Courtney On Marital Contentment, Guitar Tabs, And Real Estate’s Signature Sound". Stereogum.com. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ Renner, Eric (2015-10-26). "Real Estate: Martin Courtney gives nostalgia an update on 'Many Moons'". Ew.com. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- ↑ "Reviews for Many Moons by Martin Courtney". Metacritic. Retrieved 2016-01-04.