Alexei Perry

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Alexei Perry Cox
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Background information
Genresfiction, poetry, music
Occupation(s)writer, musician
Years active2005–present
Labels Sub Pop
Website www.subpop.com/artists/handsome_furs

Alexei Perry Cox is a Canadian writer and musician.

Contents

Overview

Perry Cox is a musician and poet. Under Her is her first collection of poetry, coming out with Insomniac Press. It was largely written in Lebanon.

Published writing

2010In Conversation with Jamie Stewart The Beijinger Beijing, China
2015Under HerInsomniac PressToronto, ON

Videography

2007Creative Direction, actorMusic Video – Dumb AnimalsDirected by Panos Cosmatos – Vancouver, BC
2007Creative Direction, actorMusic Video – Cannot Get StartedDirected by Matt Moroz – Montreal, QC
2009Script Development, Creative Direction, actorMusic Video – I'm ConfusedDirected by Scott Coffey – Portland, OR
2009Research, filming and narration for seriesCNN documentary series Indie Asia, On Tour with the Handsome Furs
2011ActorMusic Video – What About Us?Directed by Scott Coffey – Portland, OR

Art design and layout

2005 – PresentSubpop Records – Seattle, WAPlague Park 2007, Face Control 2009, Sound Kapital 2011

Discography

Handsome Furs

Award nominations

2009Polaris Music PrizeLonglistFace Control
2010Juno AwardAlternative Album of the YearFace Control
2010Independent Music AwardsBest Duo/GroupFace Control

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References

    http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2010/04/29/Alexei-Perry-Cox-in-Conversation-with-Jamie-Stewart-of-Xiu-Xiu