Austin Meade

Austin Meade
Bornc. 1994
New Braunfels, Texas, US
GenresHard rock, country rock, Southern rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active2010s–present
LabelsSpinefarm, 7013

Austin Meade (born c. 1994) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.

Biography

Meade, the son of a Baptist preacher, recalled his earliest musical experiences being his father taking him to see noted classic rock acts like AC/DC and Journey.[1] His first experience playing guitar was in the church, when his father handed him an acoustic guitar and had him learn songs for the church band which at the time lacked a guitarist.[2] Before beginning his music career, Meade worked as a drum teacher at a School of Rock franchise owned by country singer Cody Canada.[1]

Personal life

Meade is an alumnus of Texas A&M University.[3] He also has a wife and child.[4]

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Waves (2019)
  • Black Sheep (2021)
  • Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind (2022)[5]

EPs

  • Heartbreak Coming (2016)
  • Rosé Romance (2022)

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Main.
[6] 		US Hot Hard Rock
"Satan & St. Paul" 2018 — — Non-album single
"Happier Alone" (solo or feat. Koe Wetzel) 2020 — 16 Black Sheep
"Dopamine Drop" — —
"Cave In" — —
"Deja Vu" — —
"Loser Mentality" 2021 — — Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind
"Varsity Type" 2022 — —
"Blackout" 2023 20 — TBA
"Stoner Fantasy" 2024 — —

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s)
"Meant for More" 2017 Jimmy James Heritage
"Waves" 2019 Un­known
"Happier Alone" 2020 Justin George
"Deja Vu" 2021 Un­known
"Happier Alone" (feat. Koe Wetzel) Justin George
"Lying to Myself" Andrew Gonzales
"Dopamine Drop" Un­known
"Varsity Type" 2022
"Red Roof Estate" Andrew Gonzales
"Rosé Romance"
"Blackout" 2023 Jon Vulpine
"Stoner Fantasy" 2024 Tanner Yeager

References

  1. ^ a b Starr, Cody. "Austin Meade's Classic Rock Twist Gives Us Hope That Millennials Haven't Forgotten Rock 'n' Roll". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  2. ^ Jeff Kitts (2020-03-09). "Austin Meade: "Heavier songs give us more opportunities to create guitar tradeoffs"". guitarworld. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  3. ^ Edgin, Alana. "Americana singer talks Harry Potter, scary roads and inspiration before upcoming show". Standard-Times. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  4. ^ Group, Beasley Media (2023-08-14), Riff Sessions: Austin Meade Interview with Meltdown, retrieved 2023-10-29 {{citation}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Austin Meade". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  6. ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of February 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2023.