Austin Meade
Austin Meade | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1994 New Braunfels, Texas, US |
| Genres | Hard rock, country rock, Southern rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Labels | Spinefarm, 7013 |
Austin Meade (born c. 1994) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.
Biography[edit]
Meade, the son of a Baptist preacher, recalled his earliest musical experiences being his father taking him to see noted classic rock acts like AC/DC and Journey.[1] His first experience playing guitar was in the church, when his father handed him an acoustic guitar and had him learn songs for the church band which at the time lacked a guitarist.[2] Before beginning his music career, Meade worked as a drum teacher at a School of Rock franchise owned by country singer Cody Canada.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Meade is an alumnus of Texas A&M University.[3] He also has a wife and child.[4]
Discography[edit]
Studio Albums[edit]
- Waves (2019)
- Black Sheep (2021)
- Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind (2022)[5]
EPs[edit]
- Heartbreak Coming (2016)
- Rosé Romance (2022)
Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Main. [6] | |||
| "Satan & St. Paul" | 2018 | — | Non-album single |
| "Happier Alone" (solo or feat. Koe Wetzel) | 2020 | — | Black Sheep |
| "Dopamine Drop" | — | ||
| "Cave In" | — | ||
| "Deja Vu" | — | ||
| "Loser Mentality" | 2021 | — | Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind |
| "Varsity Type" | 2022 | — | |
| "Blackout" | 2023 | 20 | TBA |
Music videos[edit]
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Meant for More" | 2017 | Jimmy James Heritage |
| "Waves" | 2019 | Unknown |
| "Happier Alone" | 2020 | Justin George |
| "Deja Vu" | 2021 | Unknown |
| "Happier Alone" (feat. Koe Wetzel) | Justin George | |
| "Lying to Myself" | Andrew Gonzales | |
| "Dopamine Drop" | Unknown | |
| "Varsity Type" | 2022 | |
| "Red Roof Estate" | Andrew Gonzales | |
| "Rosé Romance" | ||
| "Blackout" | 2023 | Jon Vulpine |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Starr, Cody. "Austin Meade's Classic Rock Twist Gives Us Hope That Millennials Haven't Forgotten Rock 'n' Roll". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Jeff Kitts (2020-03-09). "Austin Meade: "Heavier songs give us more opportunities to create guitar tradeoffs"". guitarworld. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Edgin, Alana. "Americana singer talks Harry Potter, scary roads and inspiration before upcoming show". Standard-Times. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Group, Beasley Media (2023-08-14), Riff Sessions: Austin Meade Interview with Meltdown, retrieved 2023-10-29
- ^ "Austin Meade". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of February 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2023.