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Laurel Halo
American musician, record producer & DJ

Laurel Halo

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American musician, record producer & DJ
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Gender
Female
Place of birth
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
Age
39 years
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Biography

Laurel Anne Chartow (born June 3, 1985), known professionally as Laurel Halo, is an American electronic musician currently based in Berlin, Germany. She released her debut album Quarantine on Hyperdub in 2012 to critical acclaim; it was named album of the year by The Wire. She followed with studio albums Chance of Rain (2013) and Dust (2017), as well as various EPs and the mini-album Raw Silk Uncut Wood (2018).

Biography

Laurel Anne Chartow was born on June 3, 1985 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she also grew up and learned playing the piano, guitar and violin. She draws influences from the music of Detroit, London and Berlin, as well as from her time in free jazz ensembles and as a college radio DJ. She moved to New York City in 2009, and later moved to Berlin in 2013.

Musical career

Halo self-released the EPs The Future Fruit and Ambrosia before signing with Hippos in Tanks and releasing the EP King Felix (2010), which was inspired by Philip K. Dick's novel VALIS. She followed with Hour Logic in 2011. Her debut album, Quarantine, was released on the London-based label Hyperdub in June 2012. The album was named Album of the Year in 2012 by The Wire. Her second album, Chance of Rain, was released in October 2013.

In 2015, Halo worked alongside Rashad Becker, Julia Holter and NH'Koxyen on the collaborative, 'telepathic' Terepa EP, in addition to providing a cover of a previously lost Karen Dalton song for the Tompkins Square compilation, Remembering Mountains. 2015 also saw Halo collaborate with John Cale and Lisa Gerrard for a performance of Cale's music at the Arts Centre Melbourne. In addition, Halo released In Situ, a double-EP for the London-based label Honest Jon's in the fall of 2015. In 2016, Laurel Halo composed the soundtrack for Still Be Here, a collaborative piece featuring the Japanese virtual pop star Hatsune Miku. It premiered at HKW in Berlin, Germany. In June 2017, Halo released her third album Dust, featuring contributions from Eli Keszler, Julia Holter, Michael Salu, Max D, Klein, and Lafawndah among others. The album received critical praise from numerous publications.

In January 2018, it was announced that Halo wrote a score for the documentary film Possessed by Dutch design studio Metahaven and Rob Schröder. Later that year in July, she released a mini-album on Latency Recordings titled Raw Silk Uncut Wood, which she stated was inspired by her contribution to the film. The mini-album consists of six instrumental ambient tracks, and features contributions from cellist Oliver Coates, whom she also worked with on the Possessed score, and percussionist Eli Keszler. Halo also teamed up with Bristol-based musician Hodge on the collaborative EP Tru / Opal / The Light Within You, which was released on November 30, 2018, by Livity Sound Recordings. The two worked on the three songs together over the course of a couple years in Berlin.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Quarantine
  • Released: May 21, 2012
  • Label: Hyperdub
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Chance of Rain
  • Released: October 28, 2013
  • Label: Hyperdub
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Dust
  • Released: June 23, 2017
  • Label: Hyperdub
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Raw Silk Uncut Wood
  • Released: July 13, 2018
  • Label: Latency
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

Extended plays

TitleEP details
King Felix
  • Released: November 30, 2010
  • Label: Hippos in Tanks
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Hour Logic
  • Released: June 21, 2011
  • Label: Hippos in Tanks
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Antenna
  • Released: November 5, 2011
  • Label: NNA Tapes
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Behind the Green Door
  • Released: May 20, 2013
  • Label: Hyperdub
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
In Situ
  • Released: September 25, 2015
  • Label: Honest Jon's
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
Tru / Opal / The Light Within You
(with Hodge)
  • Released: November 30, 2018
  • Label: Livity Sound
  • Formats: LP, digital download

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Sunlight on the Faded"2012Non-album single
"Jelly"2017Dust

Remixes

TitleYearArtist
"Casual Diamond"2011Sleep ∞ Over
"Work, Live & Sleep in Collapsing Space"2012Kuedo
"Living With You"2013John Cale
"Blue Scene"2018Helm
"Throw"Forest Swords
"Die 4 You"Perfume Genius

Soundtrack releases

TitleAlbum details
Possessed (Soundtrack To The Film By Metahaven & Rob Schröder)
  • Released: April 10, 2020
  • Label: The Vinyl Factory
  • Formats: LP, digital download

Guest appearances

TitleYearArtist(s)Album
"Strawberry Skies"
(featuring Laurel Halo)
2010GamesThat We Can Play
"Mist of Time"
(featuring Laurel Halo)
2012Teengirl FantasyTracer
"Blue Notion"2015N/ARemembering Mountains: Unheard Songs by Karen Dalton

Collaborations

  • FRKWYS Vol. 7 (as Borden, Ferraro, Godin, Halo and Lopatin) (RVNG Intl., 2011)
  • Terepa EP (as Terepa) (Other People, 2015)
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What is Laurel Halo known for?
Laurel Halo is an American electronic musician, composer, and producer. She is known for her experimental approach to electronic music, incorporating elements of ambient, techno, and pop into her compositions.
What is Laurel Halo's musical style?
Laurel Halo's musical style can be described as experimental electronic music. She combines various genres such as ambient, techno, and pop to create unique and innovative compositions.
Has Laurel Halo released any albums?
Yes, Laurel Halo has released several albums over the course of her career. Some of her notable albums include "Quarantine" (2012), "Dust" (2017), and "Raw Silk Uncut Wood" (2018).
Has Laurel Halo collaborated with other artists?
Yes, Laurel Halo has collaborated with a number of artists throughout her career. She has worked with artists such as John Cale, Julia Holter, and Hodge, among others, on various music projects.
Has Laurel Halo received any awards or recognition for her music?
Yes, Laurel Halo has received critical acclaim for her music. She has been nominated for and won several awards, including the Contemporary Music Prize at Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco, and the Best Electronic Album award at the Independent Music Awards.
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