Arlo_McKinley
Arlo McKinley
American country musician
Arlo McKinley is an American country singer and singer/songwriter. He has released three albums, the most recent release being This Mess We're In on John Prine’s record label Oh Boy Records, released July 15, 2022.[1]
Arlo McKinley | |
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McKinley performing live in 2018. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Timothy Carr |
| Born | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
McKinley was born Timothy Carr in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 8, he began singing at his family's church choir, Bethlehem United Baptist.[2]
Arlo McKinley was the last artist signed by John Prine and his son Jody Whelan to the independent record label Oh Boy Records.[3] McKinley has shared stages opening for Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, John Moreland, Jamey Johnson and more.[2]
In 2014, McKinley released his first album, titled Arlo McKinley & The Lonesome Sound.[4]
McKinley released his sophomore album, Die Midwestern, as his Oh Boy Records debut on August 14, 2020.[5] He recorded the album at Sam Phillips Recording Studio with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang and professional musicians Ken Coomer (Wilco), Rick Steff (Hank Williams Jr.), Reba Russell (Johnny Cash), Will Sexton, David Smith, and Jessie Munson.[6] Writing for Fader Magazine, Alex Robert Ross commented on Die Midwestern being, "... a raw but perfectly balanced album laced with existential crises, addictions, and world-weary resilience."[7]
2022 brought the release of McKinley's third album, This Mess We're In, produced by Matt Ross-Spang and the same all-star band on his previous record. McKinley drew writing inspiration according to NPR Music, from "...the loss of several loved ones, including his mother and multiple friends."[8]
- "ALBUM REVIEW: Arlo McKinley Stares Down His Demons on 'This Mess We're In'". No Depression. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- Madeline, Crone (July 1, 2020). "Arlo McKinley Shares Video For Title Track, 'Die Midwestern'". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- "Introducing Arlo Mckinley". Folk Radio. June 15, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- "Arlo McKinley and the Lonesome Sound". Purple Fiddle. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- "Arlo McKinley primed for success with "Die Midwestern"". Kentucky Country Music. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- "Arlo McKinley's Confessional Country/Folk Is Superb on 'Die Midwestern'". PopMatters. August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- "John Prine signee Arlo McKinley can't escape Ohio on "Die Midwestern"". The FADER. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- Kendrick, Joe (April 12, 2022). "Arlo McKinley, 'Stealing Dark from the Night Sky'". NPR. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
