Charlie Burg
Born (1996-09-19) September 19, 1996
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, Alternative R&B
Years active2015–present
LabelsFader[1]
Websitecharlieburg.world

Charlie Burg (born September 19, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. In 2015, Burg released a mixtape, Blue Wave Mosaic, then went on to release a series of extended plays from 2016 to 2019. In 2022, Burg released his debut album Infinitely Tall.

Early life and education

Burg was born in Detroit, Michigan.[2] He was brought up in a Jewish household, frequently wears a Magen David pendant, and has cited singing in Synagogue as an early exposure to music.[3][4] He attended Seaholm High School, then Denison University for his freshman year of college, before transferring to Michigan State University's Residential College in Arts and Humanities, where he studied humanities and English. After his sophomore year, he transferred again to the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University to major in music industry.[5]

Artistry

Burg describes his music as R&B/indie rock.[5] He cites early influences to his music as Al Green, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations.[6] Burg was inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's poems in his newest extended plays.[7]

Discography

Albums

  • Infinitely Tall (2022)[1]

Mixtapes

  • Blue Wave Mosaic (2015)[8]

EPs

  • Live in Peter’s Attic (2016)[8]
  • One, Violet (2017)[9]
  • Two, Moonlight (2018)[10]
  • Three, Fever (2019)[7]

Singles

  • "Tha Breeze, Tha Steeze, Palm Trees"
  • "Channel Orange In Your Living Room"
  • "Lancaster Nights"
  • "Title Guide to the Talkies"
  • "97 Avalon"
  • "Break The Rhythm"
  • "Chicago (Take It Or Leave It)"
  • "Ooh! Sumthin' New"

References

  1. 1 2 "Charlie Burg Infinitely Tall". 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  2. La Torre, Michael (November 23, 2018). "Artist Spotlight - Charlie Burg". Alt Revue. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  3. "Charlie Burg". Gigs in Scotland. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  4. "Indie Mixtape 20: Food Is Very Important For Charlie Burg". UPROXX. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  5. 1 2 Hynes Brody, Nola (2018-04-26). "Syracuse University's Charlie Burg Produces an Eclectic Style of Music". Study Breaks. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  6. Niles, Lydia (2018-03-05). "Charlie Burg gears up to release 2nd of 3-part EP series". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  7. 1 2 Polo, Maxamillion (January 24, 2019). "Charlie Burg Is Transforming Literary Inspiration Into Stunning Music". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  8. 1 2 Meyers, Leah (2017-01-17). "Junior Charlie Burg believes that music can heal the world". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  9. Grinberg, Emily (2018-07-27). "Singer-Songwriter Charlie Burg Releases Two, Moonlight EP". Soundigest. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  10. Yarnall, Daniel (2018-10-10). "SU senior Charlie Burg looks for more introspective songwriting in his 3rd EP". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
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