Astronautalis


Charles Andrew Bothwell, better known by his stage name Astronautalis, is an American alternative hip-hop artist currently based in Brooklyn, New York.
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History

After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam, Astronautalis self-released his debut album, You and Yer Good Ideas, in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters, in 2006. He released the third album, Pomegranate, on Eyeball Records in 2008. In winter 2009, he toured with the Canadian indie rock band Tegan and Sara through Europe, and supported them again through the spring of 2010 in Australia. His fourth album, This Is Our Science, was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2011. His latest release, Cut the Body Loose, was released in 2016.
Astronautalis is a descendant of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, which is one of the reasons why his lyrics often deal with historical fiction.

Style

Astronautalis has been described as "if Beck were a decade or so younger and had grown up more heavily immersed in hip-hop," with his rapping style noted for "blending styles of indie rock, electro, and talkin’ blues" with hip-hop. He has described himself as "historical fiction hip-hop."
During live performances, Astronautalis often performs a freestyle rap based on topics chosen by members of his audience.

Controversies

In June 2020 Astronautalis was accused of sexual assault and physical abuse by a number of accounts on Instagram and Twitter. Astronautalis released a response admitting to this abuse and has since deleted all of his tweets and made his account private.

Discography

Studio albums

You and Yer Good Ideas The Mighty Ocean & Nine Dark Theaters Pomegranate This Is Our Science

Collaborative albums

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  • ''De Oro''

Mixtapes

  • ''Dancehall Horn Sound!!''

EPs

Meet Me Here Texas Kinda Rhymes With Sexist A Round Trip Ticket to China Split EP Gold Bones Dang! Seven Freestyles in Seven Days The Unfortunate Affairs of Mary and Earl The Young Capitalist's Starter Kit Daytrotter Sessions This City Ain't Just a Skyline
  • ''SIKE!''

Singles

  • "This Is the Place"
  • "The Rainmakers" b/w "Fallen Streets"
  • "MMMMMHMMMMM" b/w "Please Go"
  • "The Dirt Bike"
  • "Sick"
  • "These Songs"
  • "Bella Ciao"

Vinyl releases

You and Yer Good Ideas Split Series Vol. 2 Pomegranate This Is Our Science Astronautalis & Rickolus Four Fists Double Exposure Vol 3. The Mighty Ocean & Nine Dark Theaters

Guest appearances and production credits

Guest appearances
Production credits

Videography

  • Trouble Hunters
  • The Wondersmith and His Sons
  • Contrails
  • This Is Our Science
  • Dimitri Mendeleev
  • SIKE!
  • Running Away From God
  • Kurt Cobain
  • ''Forest Fire''