Washed Out
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Washed Out performing in July 2016.
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| Birth name | Ernest Greene |
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October 3, 1982 Perry, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Website | washedout |
Ernest Greene (born October 3, 1982), known professionally as Washed Out, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for his hip hop-influenced chillwave songs and unique composition.
Ernest Greene was born on October 3, 1982, in Perry, Georgia. After earning an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, Greene obtained a Master of Library and Information Science degree but was unable to find a job as a librarian. Greene moved back in with his parents and started producing songs in his bedroom studio, as well as working on recordings of dance music with Bedroom, a local band. He soon won the favor of a number of influential music bloggers after they found his music on his Myspace page. His first recordings have been described as "drowsy, distorted, dance pop-influenced tracks that brought to mind Neon Indian and Memory Tapes".
His first two extended plays were released in August and September 2009, and did his debut New York City performance (his second live show ever) at Santos Party House. He has since performed at the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival and his song "Feel it All Around" is used as the opening theme for television series Portlandia.
In April 2011 it was announced that he had been signed to Sub Pop. His debut, Within and Without, was released on July 12, 2011. The album peaked at # 26 on the Billboard 200 and #89 on the UK Albums Chart. He was chosen by Battles to perform at the ATP Nightmare Before Christmas festival that they co-curated in December 2011 in Minehead, England.
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