Nate Kinsella (born March 19, 1980)[1] is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, sound engineer, and producer.[2][3][4] He performs solo as Birthmark[5] and in a number of other projects, many with one or both of his cousins, Mike and Tim Kinsella.[6][7] These include former bands Joan of Arc and Make Believe as well as ongoing projects American Football and Lies.[8][9]

Nate Kinsella
Close-up of Nate Kinsella's face with a black background
Kinsella in 2015
Background information
Born (1980-03-19) March 19, 1980 (age 44)
Genres
  • Musician
  • producer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • guitar
  • bass
  • vocals
  • keyboards
  • percussion
Years active1990–present
LabelsPolyvinyl
Member of
Formerly of

Discography

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as Birthmark

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  • The Layer (2007)[2]
  • Shaking Hands (2010)[2]
  • Antibodies (2012)[10][11]
  • How You Look When You're Falling Down (2015)[12][13]
  • Birth of Omni (2024)[4]

Collaborations

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As performer

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As producer & engineer

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  • Owen, At Home with Owen (2006): engineer, mixing[18]
  • Owen, New Leaves (2009): engineer
  • Owen, Ghost Town (2011): engineer
  • Oh, Yuck, So Much Light (2017): arrangements
  • Joan of Arc, 1984 (2018): producer[6]
  • TTNG, Animals Acoustic (2018): engineer, arrangements
  • Joan of Arc, Tim Melina Theo Bobby (2020): mixing
  • Aitis Band, Aitis Band III (2022): producer[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Nate Kinsella". Joan of Arc Website. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Raymer, Miles (January 6, 2011). "Naissance Man". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Nate Kinsella: Music Residency". Pioneer Works. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Lesuer, Mike (January 23, 2024). "Birthmark Takes Us Through the Familial Themes of His New LP Birth of Omni". Flood Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Conner, Matt (January 23, 2024). "Nate Kinsella on Birthmark's "Birth of Omni": Fatherly Advice". Under the Radar. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Galil, Leor (January 27, 2021). "Twenty-four points of view on the band Joan of Arc". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Gormely, Ian (May 5, 2014). "Tim & Mike Kinsella: You Can't Miss What You Forget". Exclaim. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Canino, Gary (May 8, 2012). "Mixtape: Birthmark". BOMB Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Galil, Leor (April 18, 2023). "Nate and Mike Kinsella take a turn toward electro-pop in the new project Lies". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  10. ^ Fitzpatrick, Will (May 11, 2012). "Birthmark: "Antibodies"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Cherrie, Chrysta. "Antibodies". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Birthmark". Rough Trade Publishing. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Wojtas, Michael (October 12, 2015). "Premiere: Birthmark – "How You Look When You're Falling Down" Album Stream Due Out October 16 on Polyvinyl". Under the Radar. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  14. ^ Amstutz, Aaron (July 19, 2004). "Make Believe – Make Believe". Glorious Noise. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Mehr, Bob (September 8, 2005). "Pantsless in Oklahoma". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Hogan, Mark (October 19, 2005). "Presents: Guitar Duets Joan of Arc". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  17. ^ "Make Believe". SPIN. October 3, 2006. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Nate Kinsella: Credits". AllMusic.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  19. ^ "Aitis Band: Chilblains". Destroy Exist. December 9, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2024.