Ariel Abshire is an indie-pop singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas.
Ariel Abshire | |
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| Born | Nederland, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Darla Records |
Biography
editAbshire 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.[2] She has collaborated with Japancakes on the song "Cardboard",[3] and with Matt Pond PA on the song "Love To Get Used" from his EP Spring Fools.[4] Abshire's voice can be heard on soundtracks from Robert Rodriguez films,[2] 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 released her first studio album Exclamation Love,[5] in 2008, and has since released two more self-penned albums, Still So New in 2011,[6] and Unresolved in 2015.[7] In 2019, the album 'Queen of the Boys'club' was released.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Ariel Abshire: The girl from Port Austin".
- ^ a b "Sonicbids: About Ariel Abshire".
- ^ "Allmusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "New Music From Matt Pond PA". 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Darla Records - Exclamation Love".
- ^ "Marianne Faithfull, Ariel Abshire". Austin Chronicle.
- ^ "Unresolved, by Ariel Abshire". Ariel Abshire. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "Queen of the Boys' club by Ariel Abshire". Retrieved 14 April 2021.
External links
edit- "Girlie Action". Austin Chronicle.
- "Ariel Abshire, Exclamation Love (Darla)". Magnet Magazine. 29 October 2008.
- "Sound Off". Boston Globe.
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