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Jarvis confirmed his second album's title as ''Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?'' on his official Facebook page. The first single released from the album is "Gay Pirates", which was released on 23 January 2011. The single's music video was directed by Cosmo. The song was featured as Record of the Day<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.recordoftheday.com/record-of-the-day/track.php?trackID=5870 |title=Gay Pirates – Cosmo Jarvis |publisher=Record of the Day |date=30 November 2010 |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref> and [[AOL]]'s [[Spinner (website)|Spinner]] video of the day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.aol.com/video/gay-pirates/cosmo-jarvis/bc:742221592001 |title=Gay Pirates Video by Cosmo Jarvis – AOL Music |publisher=Music.aol.com |date= |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2017}} "Gay Pirates" was voted number 85 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2011, which aired on [[Australia Day]] in 2012. The album itself was given an 8.5/10 rating from [[Soundblab]] album reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundblab.com/content/content/view/id/4178 |title=Cosmo Jarvis – Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? – Review |publisher=Soundblab |date= |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref> He announced in an interview with TNC that he had begun work on his first feature film, called ''The Naughty Room''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Interviews|url=http://www.thenewcurrent.com/2010/12/16/tnc-interview-cosmo-jarvis-part-2 |title=TNC Interview: Cosmo Jarvis, Part 2 |publisher=The New Current |date= |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref> The film premièred on [[BBC Four]] on the 20/08/12, shortly after the release of Jarvis' third studio album, titled ''Think Bigger''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/2957/interview-cosmo-jarvis-on-the-naughty-room |title=Cosmo Jarvis Interview – The Naughty Room |publisher=TimeOut London |date= |accessdate=27 August 2012}}</ref> Cosmo toured the UK in late 2012 supporting [[Mad Dog Mcrea]], for whom he penned the song "Waiting on the Hill".
Jarvis confirmed his second album's title as ''Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?'' on his official Facebook page. The first single released from the album is "Gay Pirates", which was released on 23 January 2011. The single's music video was directed by Cosmo. The song was featured as Record of the Day<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.recordoftheday.com/record-of-the-day/track.php?trackID=5870 |title=Gay Pirates – Cosmo Jarvis |publisher=Record of the Day |date=30 November 2010 |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref> and [[AOL]]'s [[Spinner (website)|Spinner]] video of the day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.aol.com/video/gay-pirates/cosmo-jarvis/bc:742221592001 |title=Gay Pirates Video by Cosmo Jarvis – AOL Music |publisher=Music.aol.com |date= |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2017}} "Gay Pirates" was voted number 85 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2011, which aired on [[Australia Day]] in 2012. The album itself was given an 8.5/10 rating from [[Soundblab]] album reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundblab.com/content/content/view/id/4178 |title=Cosmo Jarvis – Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? – Review |publisher=Soundblab |date= |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref> He announced in an interview with TNC that he had begun work on his first feature film, called ''The Naughty Room''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Interviews|url=http://www.thenewcurrent.com/2010/12/16/tnc-interview-cosmo-jarvis-part-2 |title=TNC Interview: Cosmo Jarvis, Part 2 |publisher=The New Current |date= |accessdate=31 December 2011}}</ref> The film premièred on [[BBC Four]] on the 20/08/12, shortly after the release of Jarvis' third studio album, titled ''Think Bigger''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/2957/interview-cosmo-jarvis-on-the-naughty-room |title=Cosmo Jarvis Interview – The Naughty Room |publisher=TimeOut London |date= |accessdate=27 August 2012}}</ref> Cosmo toured the UK in late 2012 supporting [[Mad Dog Mcrea]], for whom he penned the song "Waiting on the Hill".
The comedy film ''[[Hawk(e): The Movie]]'' (2013) features several songs by Cosmo Jarvis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hawkethemovie.com|title=hawkethemovie.com|publisher=}}</ref> In January 2013, "Love This" came in at number 59 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2012]].<ref>{{cite web
The comedy film ''[[Hawk(e): The Movie]]'' (2013) features several songs by Cosmo Jarvis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hawkethemovie.com|title=hawkethemovie.com|publisher=|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516191528/http://hawkethemovie.com/|archivedate=16 May 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In January 2013, "Love This" came in at number 59 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2012]].<ref>{{cite web
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Cosmo Jarvis
October, 2013
October, 2013
Background information
Birth nameHarrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis
Born (1989-09-01) 1 September 1989 (age 34)
Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
OriginNewton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom
GenresAlternative, indie rock, indie pop, pop rock
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer-songwriter, musician, filmmaker
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, ukulele, piano, mandolin, banjo
Years active2008–present
Labelsunsigned
Website[1]

Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis (born 1 September 1989), better known by his stage name Cosmo Jarvis, is an American-born English singer-songwriter, actor and filmmaker. In early 2008 he signed to indie label Wall of Sound, and his debut album Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch was released on 16 November 2009. His first official single "She's Got You" received airplay on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 as well as being amongst NME's "10 Tracks You Have to Hear This Week".[1]

in 2015 he auditioned and was cast to portray the character of Sebastian in William Oldroyd's debut feature Lady Macbeth [2]

Early life

Jarvis was born in New Jersey, United States to an Armenian-American mother and English father. As a child, he moved to Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom with his mother and siblings.[2]

2010–present

Jarvis confirmed his second album's title as Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? on his official Facebook page. The first single released from the album is "Gay Pirates", which was released on 23 January 2011. The single's music video was directed by Cosmo. The song was featured as Record of the Day[3] and AOL's Spinner video of the day.[4][failed verification] "Gay Pirates" was voted number 85 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2011, which aired on Australia Day in 2012. The album itself was given an 8.5/10 rating from Soundblab album reviews.[5] He announced in an interview with TNC that he had begun work on his first feature film, called The Naughty Room.[6] The film premièred on BBC Four on the 20/08/12, shortly after the release of Jarvis' third studio album, titled Think Bigger.[7] Cosmo toured the UK in late 2012 supporting Mad Dog Mcrea, for whom he penned the song "Waiting on the Hill". The comedy film Hawk(e): The Movie (2013) features several songs by Cosmo Jarvis.[8] In January 2013, "Love This" came in at number 59 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012.[9]

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK IRL
2006 19 Songs By Cosmo Jarvis
  • Release date: 2006
  • Label: None
  • Format: CD, digital download
 - -
2009 Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch
  • Release date: 16 November 2009
  • Label: Wall of Sound
  • Format: CD, digital download
 - -
2011 Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
  • Release date: 26 September 2011
  • Label: 25th Frame
  • Format: CD, digital download
2012 Think Bigger
  • Release date: 17 July 2012
  • Label: 25th Frame
  • Format: CD, digital download
2013 They Don't Build Hearts Like They Used To - 4 Track E.P
  • Release date: 29 September 2013 – Aus / NZ, 17 November 2013 Rest Of The World
  • Label: Speed Vs Angle
  • Format: Limited Edition CD, digital download

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
UK IRL EU US
2009 "She's Got You" — — — — Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch
"Problems/You Got Your Head" — — — —
2010 "Crazy Screwed Up Lady" — — — —
2011 "Gay Pirates" — — — — Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
"Sure as Hell Not Jesus" — — — —
"My Day" — — — —
"She Doesn't Mind" — — — —
2012 "Love This" — — — — Think Bigger
2013 "Collaborating With Rihanna" — — — — Single

Filmography

Year Title Role(s)
2012 The Naughty Room Todd
2014 Spooks: The Greater Good Dani Tasuev
2015 Monochrome Gabriel Lenard
2015 The Habit Of Beauty Jerome
2016 Lady Macbeth Sebastian
2016 The Marker Steve

References

  1. ^ "NME Track Reviews – 10 Tracks You Have To Hear This Week (16/08/09)". Nme.Com. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  2. ^ Cosmo Jarvis: "My generation is the worst". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Gay Pirates – Cosmo Jarvis". Record of the Day. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Gay Pirates Video by Cosmo Jarvis – AOL Music". Music.aol.com. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Cosmo Jarvis – Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? – Review". Soundblab. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  6. ^ Interviews. "TNC Interview: Cosmo Jarvis, Part 2". The New Current. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Cosmo Jarvis Interview – The Naughty Room". TimeOut London. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  8. ^ "hawkethemovie.com". Archived from the original on 16 May 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "60-41 | Hottest 100 – 2012 | triple j". ABC.net.au. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
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