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Cosmo Jarvis 
Background information Birth name Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis Born September 1, 1989
Ridgewood, New JerseyOrigin Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom Genres Alternative, indie rock, pop rock Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, filmmaker Instruments Vocals, guitar, ukulele, piano, mandolin Years active 2008–present Labels Wall of Sound, 25th Frame Website www.cosmojarvis.com Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis (born September 1, 1989), better known by his stage name Cosmo Jarvis, is an English singer-songwriter and filmmaker. In early 2008 he signed to indie label Wall of Sound and his debut album Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch was released on 16 November 2009. His first official single "She's Got You" received airplay on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 as well as being amongst NME's "10 Tracks You Have to Hear This Week".[1] Stephen Fry called "Gay Pirates", Jarvis' fourth single, "wonderful" and put a link to its video on his Twitter feed.[2] Between 2008 and 2010 he performed shows alongside acts including Muse, Gabriella Cilmi, Gym Class Heroes, Panic at the Disco, The Sunshine Underground, Reverend and the Makers and The Holloways.
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Early life
Born in New Jersey, United States As a child, Cosmo moved to Devon, United Kingdom with his family. In his own words he has stated that he has no affiliation to New Jersey, except that "Kevin Smith was born there and I love his work". Cosmo first started writing and recording music in his bedroom where he also began making his first films on VHS when he was barely twelve. His storytelling demonstrated an advanced level of sophistication, as was clear from the lengths that he would go to tell his tales; film the television and then film out of the window because that way he knew that he was telling a story.[3] Cosmo released his self-titled debut album aged nineteen, having dropped out of school at sixteen to pursue a career in music and film.
2010-present: Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?
He confirmed his second album's title was Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? on his official Facebook page.[4] The first single released from the album is "Gay Pirates", which was released on January 23, 2011. The single's music video,[5] which was directed by Cosmo, was a viral hit and was popular among celebrity tweeters such as Stephen Fry and John Barrowman. The song was featured as Record of the Day[6] and AOL's Spinner video of the day.[7] The album itself was given a 8.5/10 rating from Soundblab album reviews.[8] He announced in an interview with TNC that he had begun work on his first feature film called The Naughty Room.[9]
Discography
Albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications UK IRL 2009 Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch - Release date: November 16, 2009
- Label: Wall of Sound
- Format: CD, digital download
- - 2011 Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? - Release date: September 26, 2011
- Label: 25th Frame
- Format: CD, digital download
Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Album UK IRL EU US 2009 "She's Got You" — — — — Humasyouhitch/Sonofabitch "Problems/You Got Your Head" — — — — 2010 "Crazy Screwed Up Lady" — — — — 2011 "Gay Pirates" — — — — Is the World Strange or Am I Strange? "Sure as Hell Not Jesus" — — — — "My Day" — — — — "She Doesn't Mind" — — — — References
- ^ http://www.nme.com/reviews/nme/10792
- ^ "Cosmo Jarvis Isn't a Gay Pirate. He Just Plays One in His Amazing New Video!" Afterelton.com 30 November 2010 Retrieved 18 February 2011
- ^ http://www.cosmojarvis.com/about
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/cosmojarvis Official Facebook
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dysG12QCdTA Gay Pirates Video
- ^ http://www.recordoftheday.com/record-of-the-day/track.php?trackID=5870
- ^ http://music.aol.com/video/gay-pirates/cosmo-jarvis/bc:742221592001
- ^ http://soundblab.com/content/content/view/id/4178
- ^ http://www.thenewcurrent.com/2010/12/16/tnc-interview-cosmo-jarvis-part-2
Categories:- Living people
- American indie pop musicians
- British indie pop musicians
- 1989 births
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