Indie Folk Rock Musician & Author; Frontman of The Decemberists; Creator of the "Wildwood" Series
Colin Meloy Biography
Colin Meloy is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and author recognized as the frontman and principal songwriter of the Portland-based indie folk rock band The Decemberists. Meloy studied creative writing at the University of Montana and moved to Portland after graduation to pursue a career in the city's music scene, performing at open mics while developing his sound. The Decemberists formed after Meloy met Nate Query, who introduced him to keyboardist Jenny Conlee, and the trio collaborated on scoring a silent film.
As lead singer and songwriter, Meloy has contributed to The Decemberists' reputation for baroque pop and literary songwriting, with albums such as "Picaresque," the rock opera "The Crane Wife," and "The King Is Dead," which reached the top of the Billboard 200. The group received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Song for "Down by the Water" from "The King Is Dead." The Decemberists' discography includes eight studio albums, 10 EPs, 22 singles, two compilations, and two live albums.
In addition to his work with the band, Meloy has released solo projects, including cover EPs such as "Colin Meloy Sings The Kinks," with previous recordings featuring the music of Morrissey, Shirley Collins, and Sam Cooke, as well as the live album "Colin Meloy Sings…Live!" The Decemberists released the double album "As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again," produced by Meloy and Tucker Martine and featuring guest appearances from James Mercer of The Shins and Mike Mills of REM. The album received critical attention from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Stereogum, and was named Best New Music by Pitchfork.
Meloy is also known for his work as an author. He released "Wildwood," a children's fantasy novel illustrated by his wife Carson Ellis, which became a New York Times bestseller and led to a series of three books. Additional works for younger audiences include "The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid" and "The Stars Did Wander Darkling." Laika Studios adapted "Wildwood" into a stop-motion film. Meloy and Ellis have announced the "Heir to Magic" duology, and Meloy's debut novel for adults, "Cascadia," is scheduled for publication by Little, Brown. Meloy continues to contribute to the fields of indie rock, children's literature, and fantasy fiction, expanding his storytelling across multiple mediums.
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