Robert Gomez

Robert Gomez
Born (1975-11-17) November 17, 1975
OriginCorpus Christi, Texas U.S.
GenresIndie rock, folk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass, accordion, keyboards, drums
Years active2005–present
LabelsBella Union, Nova Posta Vinyl
Associated actsOrmonde, Sarah Jaffe, John Grant
WebsiteTheRobertGomez.com

Robert Gomez is a musician from Denton, Texas.

Career

After his first self-released album in 2005, Etherville,[1] he was then signed to the British Label Bella Union and released the album Brand New Towns in 2007.[2] Brand New Towns was relatively well received in the British press, such as The Guardian,[3] The Sunday Times,[4] and The Independent. Andy Gill of The Independent gave the album 5 out of 5 stars calling it "the first truly great album of the year".[5] NPR Music featured Gomez in an in-studio performance on "World Cafe" with David Dye in 2007.[6]

In a Nylon Magazine article in which they "polled experts across the U.S. to unearth the best unexpected local music scenes", Gomez was listed along with Midlake, St. Vincent, and the Baptist Generals as being noteworthy.[7] Gomez' third record, "Pine Sticks and Phosphorus", was released in 2009 on the Denton-based label Nova Posta Vinyl.[8] Currently, he is recording an album entitled Severance Songs based on the book Severance by Pulitzer Prize winner author Robert Olen Butler.[9]

In addition to performing as a solo artist, Gomez also performs with artists such as Sarah Jaffe, John Grant, and Anna Lynne Williams.

References
  1. Mason, Stewart. "Etherville". All Music Guide.
  2. Jeff, McCord. "Texas Monthly Interview". Texas Monthly, May 2007. Texas Monthly.
  3. Rogers, Jude (January 11, 2007). "The Guardian". Rock Reviews. London: The Guardian.
  4. Edwards, Mark (January 14, 2007). "Robert Gomez: Brand New Towns". The Sunday Times.
  5. Gill, Andy (January 12, 2007). "The Independent". Album: Robert Gomez. London: Independent.
  6. Dye, David. "Robert Gomez: Ethereal Indie-Folk". World Cafe Live.
  7. "Rock America". Nylon Magazine, Rock America. Nylon Magazine. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012.
  8. Ragett, Ned. "Pine Sticks and Phosphorus". All Music Guide.
  9. Odom, Andy. "Tireless in Seattle". Dentoneer. Dentoneer.
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