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Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson 
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson (in plaid)
playing the 2008 Monolith FestivalBackground information Born 30 October 1982
OregonGenres Indie rock
folk rockInstruments Vocals, guitar Labels Say Hey Records, Saddle Creek Records Website Say Hey Records page Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson (Born in Oregon on October 30, 1982) is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.
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Biography
Miles was raised in Portland and Eugene.[1] He spent much of his youth on the road traveling with his comedian/playwright father as he played venues across the U.S.[1] In high school, he began playing guitar and writing songs. After a brief move to California, Miles went to New York City in 2000.[2] He attended New York University and graduated from Tisch School of the Arts in 2004.
Musical career
Miles' eponymous first LP, originally recorded, produced and arranged in 2006 with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear,[3] was released on July 1, 2008. The album features contributions by Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Christopher Bear and TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone.
Miles signed with Saddle Creek Records on August 12, 2009. His second LP, Summer Of Fear was produced by Malone and was released on October 20, 2009.
Later in 2009, Miles was chosen as one of Beyond Race Magazine's "50 Emerging Artists", resulting in a spot in their #11 issue as well as a full-length Q&A on their website.[2]
Discography
- Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson (Say Hey Records, 2008)
- Summer Of Fear (Saddle Creek Records, 2009)
References
- ^ a b Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson page at Say Hey Records
- ^ a b Hafley, Lauren. Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Interview. Beyond Race Magazine
- ^ Shaer, Matthew. His name is big, and so is his potential "Boston.com, September 28, 2008"
External links
Categories:- American singer-songwriters
- Living people
- 1982 births
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