Sybarite (musician)

Summary

Sybarite is the solo project of musician Christian "Xian" Hawkins,[1] who played with the Silver Apples for a number of years in the 1990s. Sybarite produces abstract midtempo electronica, but also contains elements of jazz and classical music. He has released albums on the 4AD label among others. As of 2015, Sybarite is now featured on the Temporary Residence Ltd. label.

The Sybarite track "Runaway" was featured on the Grey's Anatomy TV series episode "Wishin' and Hopin'".[2]

Discography edit

Singles and EPs edit

  • Meusic (Emanate, 1999)
  • Otonomy (Static Caravan, 2000)
  • "Engaged"/"Without Nothing I'm You" (ZEAL, 2001)
  • Scene of the Crime (4AD, 2002)

Albums edit

  • Placement Issues (Temporary Residence, 2001)[3]
  • Nonument (4AD, 2002)[4][5]
  • Musicforafilm (Temporary Residence, 2004)
  • Cut Out Shape (Temporary Residence, 2006)
  • Waver The Absolute (Temporary Residence, 2016)

References edit

  1. ^ "ACCUMULUS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Runaway (feat. Psapp) - Sybarite". tvfanatic.com.
  3. ^ "Sybarite: Placement Issues". Pitchfork.
  4. ^ "Sybarite: "Nonument"". Salon. April 3, 2003.
  5. ^ "Sybarite - Monument". CMJ New Music Monthly. December 2002.

External links edit

  • Profile for Sybarite on 4AD's website
  • AllMusic biography