Julie Byrne | |
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 Byrne at Haldern Pop Festival, 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1990 (age 33–34) Buffalo, New York, United States[1] |
| Genres | Indie folk |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Ghostly International, Ba Da Bing Records, Basin Rock, Orindal |
| Website | juliemariebyrne.com |
Julie Byrne (born 1990[1]) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Buffalo, New York. To date, she has released three studio albums, Rooms with Walls and Windows (2014), Not Even Happiness (2017), and The Greater Wings (2023).
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Life and career
Early life
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Byrne was influenced by her father's guitar playing at an early age: "I grew up with the sound of his playing, which was fingerstyle guitar, so I would say that my style is completely rooted in his influence."[2] At the age of seventeen, Byrne began learning the instrument herself, after her father could no longer play due to complications from multiple sclerosis: "The opportunity to play his instrument and honor the legacy of his craft and all of the time it took for him to cultivate a skill that he ultimately had to find a way to give up—it feels like a bit of an offering to him."[2] At the age of 18, Byrne left Buffalo, living in various cities in America including Pittsburgh, Northampton, Chicago, Lawrence, Seattle, and New Orleans.[3]
Personal life
In addition to her recording and touring work, Byrne has studied environmental science, and, in 2016, worked at New York City's Central Park as a seasonal ranger. She notes, "[I] came to view it as a sanctuary, not only for New Yorkers to experience their connection to nature but also for the wildlife that takes refuge there. While the surrounding neighborhoods don’t reflect the same ethos, the parks do belong to the people of New York and the Parks Department upholds that mission. I liked working in that form of service to the public."[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Rooms with Walls and Windows (2014, made up of two cassette-only EPs)
- Not Even Happiness (2017)
- The Greater Wings (2023)
EPs
- You Would Love It Here (2012, collected on Rooms with Walls and Windows)
- Julie Byrne (2013, collected on Rooms with Walls and Windows)
- Julie Byrne with Laugh Cry Laugh (2023, with Laugh Cry Laugh)[4]
References
- ^ a b Bemrose, Bekki (6 February 2017). "Julie Byrne – Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ a b Sodomsky, Sam (25 January 2017). "Julie Byrne: Seeking Serenity in an Insane World". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ a b Tully Claymore, Gabriela (14 December 2016). "Q&A: Julie Byrne On Vulnerability, Fighting The Pull To Start Over, & Her New Album Not Even Happiness". Stereogum. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (2023-10-18). "Julie Byrne Announces New EP, Covers Jackson Browne". Music > Music News. Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
External links
- Official website
- Bandcamp account
- Julie Byrne at AllMusic
- Julie Byrne discography at Discogs
- Julie Byrne discography at MusicBrainz
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