Ariel Abshire
Ariel Abshire | |
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| Born | August 3, 1991 [1][2] Nederland, Texas, U.S.[2] |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Darla Records |
Ariel Abshire (born August 3, 1991[2]) is a singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas.
Early Life and Career
Abshire was born August 3, 1991 in Nederland, Texas[2] but soon moved to Austin where in 2002, at the age of 11, started singing professionally, performing alongside country music veteran Alvin Crow.
She was introduced to the Austin alternative music scene by her stepfather, Lance Fever of Gals Panic at a young age which led to her meeting Andy Sharp, who would later produce her debut album.[3] She has collaborated with Japancakes on the song "Cardboard",[4] and with Matt Pond PA on the song "Love To Get Used" from his EP Spring Fools.[5] Abshire's voice can be heard on soundtracks from Robert Rodriguez films,[3] most notably as the lead vocals for the title track to The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, performing as the lead vocalist for "The LavaGirls".
Signed to Darla Records, Abshire has released two albums, Exclamation Love,[6] which was released in 2008 and Still So New, released in 2011.[7]
References
- "Girlie Action". Austin Chronicle.
- "Ariel Abshire, Exclamation Love (Darla)". Magnet Magazine.
- "Sound Off". Boston Globe.
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