Robert DeLong

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Robert DeLong
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Robert DeLong performing at CD102.5 Day 2015
Background information
Birth nameRobert Charles Edward DeLong
Born (1986-02-18) February 18, 1986 (age 38)
Origin Bothell, Washington, U.S. [1]
Genres Electronic, house, dubstep, rave [2]
Occupation(s)DJ, singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, drums, vocals, sampler
Years active2010–present
Labels Glassnote Records, Owsla
Website www.robertdelong.com

Robert Charles Edward DeLong (born February 18, 1986) [3] is an American electronic musician from Bothell, Washington and currently residing in Los Angeles, California. [4] With a background in percussion and influences from a number of indie rock bands, DeLong's primary genres include house, dubstep, and moombahton. He has released three full-length albums on Glassnote Records: Just Movement in January 2013, In the Cards in September 2015, and Walk Like Me in November 2021.

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Early life

DeLong grew up in the Seattle suburb of Bothell. [5] His father was a drummer. [6] Robert played in various bands while he was in high school. He studied drums at Azusa Pacific University, [7] partially supported by a scholarship. [8] While in college, he played in the band The Denouement [9] [10] and settled in Los Angeles after graduation.

Music career

DeLong started as a drummer for indie rock bands [1] but added more electronic elements to his compositions following his exposure to their use at raves. [2] DeLong is notable for using video-game peripherals, such as a Wii remote and a joystick, connected to a MIDI interface, to modify his sound. He cites as influences Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Dreamers, and Boards of Canada, among others. [11] He released his first full-length album, Just Movement, on Glassnote Records on 5 February 2013. His sound has been described by Wired Magazine as a merger of "electronic dance music, alt rock, and vocals into tracks that are poppy enough to make you move but dissonant enough to be interesting." [12] At live performances, facepaint is offered to fans; volunteer local artists organized and led by DeLong's longtime partner, visual artist Heidi Callaway, do the actual facepainting. Facepaint is a regular fixture of DeLong's performances and creates a sense of community amongst fans. His equipment and clothing feature an orange "X" logo; this same logo, or a variant of it, is often painted on his face and those in attendance. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
US
Dance

[13]
US
Heat

[14]
US
Rock

[15]
Just Movement [16]
  • Released: January 22, 2013
  • Label: Glassnote
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, Vinyl
1834
Long Way Down (EP)
  • Released: November 10, 2014
  • Label: Glassnote
  • Formats: Digital download, Vinyl
23
In the Cards
  • Released: September 18, 2015
  • Label: Glassnote
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, Vinyl
946
See You In the Future (EP)
  • Released: October 19, 2018
  • Label: Glassnote
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, Vinyl
Walk Like Me
  • Released: November 19, 2021
  • Label: Glassnote
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Adult

[18]
US
Alt

[19]
US
Rock
Air.

[20]
AUS
[21]
"Global Concepts"20123322Just Movement
"Long Way Down"20143839In the Cards
"Don't Wait Up"20151929
"Better Days" [23] Single-only release
"Favorite Color Is Blue" (featuring K.Flay)201816See You in the Future
"Revolutionary"31
"First Person on Earth"35
"Better in College"
(featuring Ashe)
2020Walk Like Me
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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