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Dylan Cartlidge

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Dylan Cartlidge
Background information
Birth nameDylan Michael Cartlidge
Born (1994-09-27) September 27, 1994 (age 30)
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active2017–present
LabelsGlassnote
Websitehttps://dylancartlidge.com

Dylan Cartlidge is a rapper and multi-instrumentalist. His music incorporates elements of funk, soul, hip hop, gospel rock, and R&B. He is known for his hopeful narratives.[1][2] He was featured in the first episode of BBC documentary The Mighty Redcar, where he was seeking a record deal.[3] He signed to Glassnote Records in 2018.[4]

Cartlidge was named to NPR World Cafe's '30 Under 30',[5] following his on air appearance in 2021.[6] He has also appeared at Glastonbury Festival,[7][8] SXSW,[9] The Great Escape,[10] and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Middlesbrough.[11][12]

In December 2023, Cartlidge married Dr. Holly Shahverdi,[13] who frequently accompanies him on tour and sings with him.[14]

Discography

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Album

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EPs

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  • Yellow Brick Road (2020)
  • Monsters Under the Bed (2019)

Singles

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  • "Anything Could Happen" (2021),[6] featured as "top tune" on KCRW.[2]
  • "Hang My Head" (2021)[16]
  • "Dare to Dream" (2021), which was included on James Gunn's most-listened-to tracks of 2021.[17]
  • "Yellow Brick Road" (2021)[18]
  • "Higher" (2019)
  • "Love Spoons" (2017)[19]

Other appearances

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References

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  1. ^ "Dylan Cartlidge – Hope Above Adversity". Clash. 16 July 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Today's Top Tune: Dylan Cartlidge: 'Anything Could Happen'". KCRW. Apr 28, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Robson, Dave (6 September 2018). "Meet 9 of The Mighty Redcar's main characters ahead of BBC show's first episode". TeessideLive. Retrieved Aug 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Dylan Cartlidge: About". Spotify. Aug 14, 2022. Retrieved Aug 14, 2022.
  5. ^ Douris, Raina; Kallao, Stephen (Sep 16, 2021). "World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30". NPR. Retrieved Aug 15, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Kallao, Stephen; Myers, John (Sep 16, 2021). "On Hope Above Adversity, Dylan Cartlidge Makes Music Like Mantras". NPR. Retrieved Aug 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Glastonbury Festival – 2019". Glastonbury Festival. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Dylan Cartlidge releases debut album and announces live date on Teesside later this year". TeessideLive. Jul 13, 2021. Retrieved Aug 15, 2022.
  9. ^ Cowie, Colleen (15 March 2019). "Watch Dylan Cartlidge perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas". The Current. Retrieved Aug 15, 2022.
  10. ^ Smith, Thomas (21 May 2018). "The Great Escape: The 15 brilliant acts that won this weekend". NME. Retrieved Aug 15, 2022.
  11. ^ McNeal, Ian; Collinson, Felicity (27 February 2019). "Radio 1 Big Weekend 2019 Middlesbrough: Lineup, timings, parking and everything else you need to know". TeessideLive. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  12. ^ Love, Laura (30 April 2019). "More acts for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough announced, including up-and-coming Teessiders". TeessideLive. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  13. ^ "SO PROUD!!". Instagram. July 20, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "Happiness". Facebook. Dec 5, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  15. ^ Sloman, Christine (11 July 2021). "Dylan Cartlidge Radiates Positivity in 'Hope Above Adversity'". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  16. ^ Sloman, Christine (27 May 2021). "Dylan Cartlidge releases new single, "Hang My Head," announces debut album". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  17. ^ Burlingame, Russ (21 December 2022). "Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn Releases 2021 Awesome Mix". ComicBook. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  18. ^ Wolfe, Sarrah (14 September 2020). "ARTIST TO WATCH: DYLAN CARTLIDGE". Young Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  19. ^ Love, Laura (13 September 2018). "The Mighty Redcar has its own soundtrack - here's how to get it". TeessideLive. Retrieved Aug 15, 2022.
  20. ^ Gomez, Jade (June 8, 2022). "Danger Mouse and Black Thought Join Forces with Joey Bada$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge for "Because"". Paste. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  21. ^ Rettig, James (7 March 2022). "Superorganism – "Teenager" (Feat. Chai & Pi Ja Ma)". Stereogum. Retrieved August 15, 2022.