It was only after having chosen the name Astronautalis for himself while in high school in Jacksonville, FL, that the rapper (born Andy Bothwell) began to make himself heard in the local circuit, winning battles and competing at the Scribble Jam. Though he was known for his witty freestyling, Astronautalis’ musical influences and interests fell outside the hip-hop realm, as well, and he performed on the Warped Tour for three years. - last.fm
He has been described as "if Beck were a decade or so younger and had grown up more heavily immersed in hip-hop," with his rapping style noted for "blending styles of indie rock, electro, and talkin’ blues" with hip-hop, although his second album showed a turn towards a style close to shoegazer rock. - wikipedia
This guy doesn't have a single bad soong. If you're into it I also suggest listening to Why? (who will have their own post soon enough).
He has been described as "if Beck were a decade or so younger and had grown up more heavily immersed in hip-hop," with his rapping style noted for "blending styles of indie rock, electro, and talkin’ blues" with hip-hop, although his second album showed a turn towards a style close to shoegazer rock. - wikipedia
This guy doesn't have a single bad soong. If you're into it I also suggest listening to Why? (who will have their own post soon enough).
SAMPLES:
ALBUMS:
You and Yer Good Ideas (2005)
Round Trip Ticket to China EP (or China!) (2006)
The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters (2006)
Pomegranate (2008)
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