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Chris Staples
Chris Staples
	Staples departing for tour in Seattle
Background information
Birth name	Christopher Staples
Genres	Alternative rock, indie rock
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Barsuk Records
Website	www.chrisstaplesmusic.com

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Chris Staples is an American indie rock musician originally from Pensacola, Florida, long based in Seattle, Washington. He released Panama, Burned and Blistered, Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes, Badlands, and American Soft independently, before catching the attention of Seattle-based Barsuk Records, who re-released American Soft in 2014. Staples' second album on Barsuk, Golden Age, was released in 2016. His next album, Holy Moly, was released by Barsuk on June 28, 2019.

In addition to his solo career, Staples has performed with Telekinesis, Josh Tillman, Rocky Votolato, Jeremy Enigk, and David Bazan.

Previously, Staples wrote and released music as "Discover America". Early in his career, he was the vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Twothirtyeight.^[1]

Discography

Panama
Burned and Blistered
Merci' Main
Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes (2004)
Badlands (2010)
Faces - EP (2011)
American Soft (2014)
Golden Age (2016)
Holy Moly (2019)
Cloud Souvenirs (2023)

References

^ Borges, Mario Mesquita. "Biography: Twothirtyeight". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 May 2010.

External links

Chris Staples' Patreon

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[1] Borges, Mario Mesquita. "Biography: Twothirtyeight". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 May 2010.

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+'''Chris Staples''' is an American indie rock musician originally from [[Pensacola]], Florida, long based in [[Seattle]], Washington. He released ''Panama, Burned and Blistered'', ''[[Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes]]'', ''Badlands'', and ''American Soft'' independently, before catching the attention of Seattle-based [[Barsuk Records]], who re-released ''American Soft'' in 2014. Staples' second album on Barsuk, ''Golden Age'', was released in 2016. His next album, ''Holy Moly'', was released by Barsuk on June 28, 2019.
-'''Chris Staples''' is a singer and songwriter from [[Pensacola, Florida]], currently the frontman and main musician for Discover America. Previously, he was the vocalist and guitarist of the [[indie rock]] band [[Twothirtyeight]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p423510/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Twothirtyeight|last=Borges|first=Mario Mesquita|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=3 May 2010}}</ref> One of the founding members in 1995, Staples stayed with the band until its split-up in April 2003, due to members' individual ambitions. He subsequently pursued a solo career, recording the acoustic albums ''Panama'' and ''Burned and Blistered''. In 2004 Staples released ''[[Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes]]'' on Makebreak Records, including recordings from his earlier releases and two additional songs. In 2005, Staples moved to [[Seattle]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] and formed a separate project he called "Discover America".  ''[[Psychology (album)|Psychology]]'', the project's first album, was released on [[Tooth & Nail Records]] and was [[Audio Engineering|engineered]], produced, and [[sound recording|recorded]] in Staples' home studio. Discover America then independently released an untitled [[extended play|EP]] in 2007, followed by ''Songs for Sale'', another EP released only on iTunes, in 2008.  The project's second full length album, ''Future Paths'', was released in 2010 by [[Lujo Records]].
+In addition to his solo career, Staples has performed with [[Telekinesis (band)|Telekinesis]], [[Josh Tillman]], [[Rocky Votolato]], [[Jeremy Enigk]], and [[David Bazan]].
-Staples has also worked with several other bands in his home studio recording albums for bands such as Legends of Rodeo and Taken from You.{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}
+Previously, Staples wrote and released music as "Discover America". Early in his career, he was the vocalist and guitarist of the [[indie rock]] band [[Twothirtyeight]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p423510/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Twothirtyeight|last=Borges|first=Mario Mesquita|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=3 May 2010}}</ref>
-On 17 April 2012, Staples announced via his official Facebook page that twothirtyeight would be reuniting to play the Deluna Festival in Pensacola, Florida, which will take place over 21–23 September.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/chrisstaplesmusic</ref><ref>http://lineup.delunafest.com/</ref> It is not yet known whether the show will be a one-off, or if it will be followed or preceded by any other shows or touring.
 ==Discography==
-=== With Twothirtyeight ===
-* ''[[Missing You Dearly]]'' (1998)
-* ''[[Matter Has a Breaking Point]]'' (1999)
-* ''[[Regulate the Chemicals]]'' (2000)
-* ''[[You Should Be Living]]'' (2002)
-=== Solo albums ===
 * ''Panama''
 * ''Burned and Blistered''
+* ''Merci' Main''
 * ''[[Blackest Hair, Bluest Eyes]]'' (2004)
 * ''Badlands'' (2010)
 * ''Faces'' - EP (2011)
-* ''American Soft'' (2014), Barsuk Records
+* ''American Soft'' (2014)
+* ''Golden Age'' (2016)
+* ''Holy Moly'' (2019)
+* ''Cloud Souvenirs'' (2023)
-;As Discover America
-* ''Discover America/[[Jeff Suffering|Suffering and the Hideous Thieves]]'' - Split 7" (2004)
-* ''[[Psychology (album)|Psychology]]'' (2005)
-* ''Untitled'' - EP (2007)
-* ''Songs for Sale'' - EP (2008)
-* ''Future Paths'' (2010)
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
+*[https://www.patreon.com/chrisstaplesmusic Chris Staples' Patreon]
-*[http://invisiblelimb.net/limb/2006/02/24/interview-discover-america/ Discover America interview on Invisible Limb]
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