Charles Murdoch (record producer)

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Charles Murdoch
Birth nameCharles Murdoch
Also known as
  • Charlie Murdoch
  • Charlie Why!
Bornca. 1990
Origin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres Electronic
Occupation(s) Record producer
Years active2009–present
LabelsNose Candy, Future Classic
Associated acts
  • Mitski
  • Comic Sans
  • Rio Lobotomy

Charles Murdoch is an Australian electronic record producer and musician from Brisbane. [1] As Charlie Why he worked as a DJ and musician. [2] Why's debut six-track extended play, I was Deliciously Wired, was released in June 2010 on the Bang Gang label. [3] He later signed to Future Classic Records. As a producer he works for Rio Lobotomy. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Acclaim staff. "Artist on the Rise: Charles Murdoch". Acclaim Mag. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  2. 1 2 Hickey, Matt (3 June 2010). "Charlie Why – 'I Am Deliciously Wired'". Who the Hell. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Charlie Why New Releases: I Was Deliciously Wired". Beatport. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2016.