Quinn Marston
Quinn C. Marston (born May 31, 1988)[7] is an American musician and artist based in New York City. His music was featured on TV shows such as One Tree Hill,[8][9] Ghost Whisperer,[10] and The Gates.[10][11] He performed regularly at various New York City clubs including the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn[12][13] and The National Underground in Manhattan.[14] His music has been compared to bands such as The Breeders,[15] Belly,[15] The Cure,[3] Liz Phair,[16] Karen O.,[16] a "punkified" Kimya Dawson,[3] and Connie Converse.[16] In 2009, he signed a record deal with Jersey City-based indie label Ernest Jenning.[5]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Quinn C. Marston |
Born | Westchester County, New York, U.S. | May 31, 1988
Origin | New York City, U.S.[1] |
Genres | Indie folk,[2] indie punk,[3] indie rock,[4] alt soul,[2] rootsy pop[2] |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Ernest Jenning[5] Producer: Tom Beaujour[6] |
Marston is the son of public service advertising director Ginna Marston and the grandson of advertising copywriter Frederick D. Sulcer.
Music reviews
Music reviewers have described Marston's music as "instantly catchy, energetic pop rock tunes,"[15] "upbeat,"[17] and "crunchy."[18] Guitar World editor Brad Tolinski described Marston's lyrics as "unique" and that he has "something to say" which is "worth listening to."[19] My Old Kentucky Blog wrote that his music has "ragged urgency."[19][20]
His vocals have been described as "over-enunciated,"[21] "understated,"[22] as having a "shy slur to sexy shout"[16] with an "endearing loneliness"[3] and a "quirky confidence."[23]
His lyrics have been described by critic Addy Danti of Buzz Danti as "witty and wise beyond their years, set to grungy melodies that encapsulate a youthful angst.[16] Another reviewer wrote that the "title track spins and jams with ferocity that doesn't take away from Marston's melodic quality."[3] Another described his lyrics as "sleepily whimsical poems"[24] while another described them as "quirky and charming."[25]
Personal life
Before 2013, Marston identified as a female, and since 2013, identified as a male. In 2019, he identifies as trans man.
Discography
References
- "Quinn Marston". last.fm. 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston is a singer/songwriter ... In 2009, Marston collaborated with producer Tom Beaujour, ...
- "Web buzz". deli magazine. 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
alt folk + alt soul + rootsy pop (note: Wikipedia disambiguation alt folk => indie folk)
- Benjamin C. Squires (October 6, 2010). "Juno Soundtrack Sound Punkified: Quinn Marston's Can You Hear Me See Me Now?". Music Spectrum. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston's ... lo-fi, indie punk. It's melodic punk ... like the Cure ("Electrical One"). ... it's Juno soundtrack Kimya Dawson punkified with Siouxsie-like warbles. ... That loneliness is very endearing on Marston's voice.
- Danny de Zayas (November 14, 2010). "Gospel Claws, Quinn Marston, Working for a Nuclear Free City, Sonny and the Sunsets, Jori Hulkkonen". One Track Mind. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston ... from Can You Hear Me, See Me Now? -- released 10/26 ... indie rock
- "Quinn Marston -- Can you hear me see me now". Cowbell.fm. 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston: "Can You Hear Me See Me Now?" [mp3] from Can You Hear Me See Me Now? (out October 26)
- Larissa Dzegar (October 27, 2010). "Video of the Week! Quinn Marston's D.I.Y. "Can You Hear Me See Me Now?"". Bust Magazine. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
NY-based 20-year-old singer/songwriter Quinn Marston kicks some serious booty. ...
- "Birth reference results: Quinn C. Marston". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- "(songs on TV -- online database)". Song Detective. 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
11138. Electrical One by Quinn Marston Songs from One Tree Hill Season 7- Episode 10
- "One Tree Hill: Music: Season 7: You Are A Runner and I Am My Father's Son (songs on TV -- online database)". TV Fanatic. 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
Quinn Marston - "Electrical One"
- "Quinn Marston in Ghost Whisperer". moogi.com. 2011-07-06. Archived from the original on 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
Cause for Alarm (Season 5, Episode 5) -- So High by Quinn Marston -- One Tree Hill -- The Gates -- Ghost Whisperer
- "The Gates (ABC tv show) Repercussions: Season 1, Episode 5". TV.com. July 25, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
"Electric One" by Quinn Marston (Andi researches succubus) ... Air Date -- Sunday July 25, 2010
- "Quinn Marston Band". fyifly.com. July 3, 2011. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
from 02:00 pm ...
- "Independence Fest". theKnit (Knitting Factory website). July 3, 2011. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston Band - (Set time: 5:00 PM)
- "TurnStyle Music Group Presents Quinn Marston". New York Daily News. July 22, 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
7:30p at The National Underground, New York, NY
- ""Can You Hear Me See Me Now" - Quinn Marston". Midnight Cafe. November 27, 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston ... writes instantly catchy, energetic pop rock tunes. "Can You Hear Me See Me Now" ... reminds me of early 90s alternative girl rock like Belly or the Breeders....
- Addy Danti (November 26, 2010). "Download: Quinn Marston, 'Can You See Me Hear Me Now?'". Buzz Bands. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
She has a voice that ranges from shy slur to sexy shout, recalling both Karen O. and '50s troubadour Connie Converse, as well as "Guyville"-era Liz Phair. Her lyrics are witty and wise beyond their years, set to grungy melodies that encapsulate a youthful angst.
- Jacob McPherson (Apr 7, 2011). "Quinn Marston Plays Sullivan Hall". New York: Near Say. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
... Her pop tracks are upbeat and catchy, ... her EP is a collection of songs that are about being heard in a genuine and nonjudgmental way...
- "Quinn Marston: Can You Hear Me See Me Now? MP3--Video". Under the Radar Magazine. Oct 27, 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
The exuberant 20-year-old singer/songwriter celebrated her debut release by making the title track available to download and filming a DIY video for the crunchy/poppy tune.
- Brad Tolinski (29 October 2010). ""Can You Hear Me See Me Now" video by Quinn Marston". Flocked Media -- Guitar World Magazine. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
"Quinn Marston ... She has something to say and it's worth listening to." -Brad Tolinski, Guitar World Magazine ... "[Quinn's] music conveys a sense of ragged urgency ...." – My Old Kentucky Blog
- "New Song : Quinn Marston : Can You Hear Me See Me Now?". MOKB. August 26, 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston ... her music conveys a sense of ragged urgency...
- Brandon Nolta (January 12, 2011). "Singles From Diego and the Dissidents, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, California Wives and More". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
Quinn Marston: "Can You Hear Me See Me Now?" -- ... over-enunciated ...
- the Hype Machine (September 9, 2010). "Quinn Marston "Can You Hear Me See Me Now"". the glorious hum. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
...understated, off-center vocals...
- "Quinn Marston - "Can You Hear Me See Me Now?"". plug in music. August 26, 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
20-year old New York-based singer/songwriter Quinn Marston comes across with a quirky, confidence ...
- Travis Downs (November 17, 2010). "Quinn Marston: Can You Hear Me See Me Now? (album review)". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Marston's lyrics come off as sleepily whimsical poems...
- Michael V. Seques (November 15, 2010). "2011-07-04". Brooklyn Rocks. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston's debut EP "Can You Hear Me See Me Now" (Ernest Jenning Record Co.,) is a quirky and charming affair
- Nick Vadala (October 30, 2010). "Quinn Marston Releases Video, Download for "Can You See Me Hear Me Now?"". mxdwn.com. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
... Marston released her debut ... on the Ernest Jenning label earlier this week...
- "Album Streams". Prefix Magazine. 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
Quinn Marston, 'Can You See Me Hear Me Now?' (Ernest Jenning Co)
External links
- Official website (archived)