Arlo McKinley

Arlo McKinley
McKinley performing live in 2018.
Background information
Birth nameTimothy Carr
BornCincinnati, Ohio, United States
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels

Arlo McKinley is an American country singer and singer/songwriter. He has released three albums, the most recent release being This Mess We're In on John Prine’s record label Oh Boy Records, released July 15, 2022.[1]

Early life

McKinley was born Timothy Carr in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 8, he began singing at his family's church choir, Bethlehem United Baptist.[2]

Career

Arlo McKinley was the last artist signed by John Prine and his son Jody Whelan to the independent record label Oh Boy Records.[3] McKinley has shared stages opening for Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, John Moreland, Jamey Johnson and more.[2]

In 2014, McKinley released his first album, titled Arlo McKinley & The Lonesome Sound.[4]

McKinley released his sophomore album, Die Midwestern, as his Oh Boy Records debut on August 14, 2020.[5] He recorded the album at Sam Phillips Recording Studio with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang and professional musicians Ken Coomer (Wilco), Rick Steff (Hank Williams Jr.), Reba Russell (Johnny Cash), Will Sexton, David Smith, and Jessie Munson.[6] Writing for Fader Magazine, Alex Robert Ross commented on Die Midwestern being, "... a raw but perfectly balanced album laced with existential crises, addictions, and world-weary resilience."[7]

2022 brought the release of McKinley's third album, This Mess We're In, produced by Matt Ross-Spang and the same all-star band on his previous record. McKinley drew writing inspiration according to NPR Music, from "...the loss of several loved ones, including his mother and multiple friends."[8]

References

  1. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Arlo McKinley Stares Down His Demons on 'This Mess We're In'". No Depression. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Madeline, Crone (July 1, 2020). "Arlo McKinley Shares Video For Title Track, 'Die Midwestern'". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Introducing Arlo Mckinley". Folk Radio. June 15, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Arlo McKinley and the Lonesome Sound". Purple Fiddle. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Arlo McKinley primed for success with "Die Midwestern"". Kentucky Country Music. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Arlo McKinley's Confessional Country/Folk Is Superb on 'Die Midwestern'". PopMatters. August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "John Prine signee Arlo McKinley can't escape Ohio on "Die Midwestern"". The FADER. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  8. ^ Kendrick, Joe (April 12, 2022). "Arlo McKinley, 'Stealing Dark from the Night Sky'". NPR. Retrieved October 27, 2022.


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