Tomberlin
Sarah Beth Tomberlin | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Louisville, Kentucky |
Genres | Folk |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Saddle Creek Records |
Website | www |
Sarah Beth Tomberlin, popularly known as Tomberlin, is an American folk[1] musician from Louisville, Kentucky.
Early life
Sarah Beth Tomberlin was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but moved five different times before her family ended up residing in Fairfield, Illinois where her father became preacher at the local baptist church.[2] At age 16, Tomberlin finished high school and attended college for a short period, before dropping out, when she began writing songs for her first album.[2]
Career
Tomberlin released her debut full-length album in 2018 on Saddle Creek Records, titled At Weddings. The album was positively received by numerous publications.[3][4][5] On August 18th, 2020 Tomberlin announced a new EP called Projections, due out October 16th, alongside the release of a Busy Philipps-directed music video for the song "Wasted."[6]
Influences
Growing up, the first albums that Tomberlin owned were the soundtrack to the musical Chicago, Dashboard Confessional's The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, and Bright Eyes's I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
- At Weddings (2018)
EPs
- Projections (2020)
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References
- ^ McDermott, Patrick. "Tomberlin's haunting folk music is all about being honest, even when it's hard". The Fader. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ a b c Rettig, James. "Artist To Watch: Tomberlin". Stereogum. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ Horn, Olivia. "Tomberlin: At Weddings". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ Mongredien, Phil. "Tomberlin: At Weddings review – immersive and impressive debut". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ Breihan, Tom. "Album Of The Week: Tomberlin At Weddings". Stereogum. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/CECEq_2BzMR/?igshid=1d0evf6cyte7w