Brad Walsh (born June 15, 1982) is an American singer and record producer known for his pop and experimental music, as well as his dance remixes of pop artists including Britney Spears,[1] Adam Lambert,[2] and Lady Gaga.[3][4]
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 15, 1982 (age 42) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Origin | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, dance, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | OMGBTW Records |
| Website | www |
Career
editWalsh has released several albums and singles since 2009.[5] His songs and remixes have sold millions of copies.[6] His 2011 album Right Now received positive reviews from Vogue Italia,[7] The Advocate,[8] and Out.[9] and his 2016 album Six Infinite was praised by Time[10] and Paper[11] magazines. In 2009 and 2010 he remixed songs by Adam Lambert and Britney Spears among other artists and reached the top of a Billboard dance chart.[12] His music has been used on commercials and television shows including shows on Bravo, E!, Showtime and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and he composes runway music for shows at New York Fashion Week.[13] He reportedly has stage fright and does not often perform live because of it.[14]
According to Time magazine, "for singer/songwriter and producer Brad Walsh, every song is a chance to tell a story."[10] In that same article Walsh describes his musical style as "guerrilla pop ... it's chaotic, untrained, uninformed—born completely out of passion for what I'm doing."[10] Walsh's 2017 album Antiglot was an experimental collection of songs created "only with vocal layering and manipulation of sounds produced from his body", and the title of the album is a Latin reference to the lack of language in the music.[14] There were no instruments, and no lyrics on the Antiglot album, just vocals.[15] His 2019 album Artbreak was a "pop opera"[16] about his divorce from fashion designer Christian Siriano[16] and included many spoken guest vocal spots from famous actors and actresses, including Danielle Brooks, Cheyenne Jackson, Lena Dunham, Janet Mock, Gabourey Sidibe, Debra Messing, Sarah Rafferty, Carrie Fisher, Nico Tortorella, and Heather Matarazzo.[17][16]
Walsh also has had success as a fashion and celebrity photographer,[18][19] as well as a painter with his work shown at department store Bergdorf Goodman in New York,[20] and he is recognized for his interior design work.[21] He started his own record label, OMGBTW Records.[22] In 2023 he released a book of poetry and illustrations called The Overwhelming Expectation of Pleasantness, with actress Sarah Paulson calling it "a work of extraordinary depth."[23]
Personal life
editBrad Walsh is reportedly worth $8.5 million as of 2021.[24] He was married to fashion designer Christian Siriano.[16] They lived together in Chelsea, Manhattan with their two dogs named Topper and Bear. They had been together since November 2007, and became engaged in July 2013.[25][26][27] They were married on July 9, 2016, at their vacation home in Danbury, Connecticut.[28][29] On June 25, 2018, Walsh confirmed that he and Siriano had separated the previous month.[30] The pair did not move to make the divorce official until 2021.[31]
Discography
editAlbums and EPs
edit- Antiglot II (2022)
- House Party EP (2021)
- Artbreak (2019)
- Remixography (2019)
- Antiglot (2017)
- Six Infinite (2016)
- Secondary EP (2016)
- Primary EP (2015)
- Demos & Unreleased (2013)
- Right Now (2011)
- Runway Vol. 1 (2010)
- Unhitched Restitched (2010)
- Human Nature (2009)
Remixes
edit- Selena Gomez – "Good For You" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2015)
- Taylor Swift – "Bad Blood" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2015)
- Tove Lo – "Talking Body" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2015)
- Alicia Witt – "Do It" (Brad Walsh Remix) (Symphonic Dist 2013)
- Gotye – "Somebody That I Used To Know" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2012)
- Britney Spears – "Hold It Against Me" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2011)
- The B-52's – "Juliet of the Spirits" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2011)
- Juliana Hatfield – "Don't Wanna Dance" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2011)
- Junior Sanchez feat. Brad Walsh – "We Luv the Nite" (Nervous Records 2011)
- Lady Gaga – "Monster" (Brad Walsh Remixes) (2010)
- Operator Please – "Volcanic" (Brad Walsh Remixes) (EMI Australia 2010)
- Sarah McLachlan – "Loving You Is Easy" (Brad Walsh Remix) (Sony/Arista 2010)
- Kat DeLuna feat. Akon – "Push Push" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2010)
- Rihanna – "Rude Boy" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2010)
- Adam Lambert – "Whataya Want From Me" (Brad Walsh Remixes) (RCA/Jive 2010)
- Adam Lambert – "For Your Entertainment" (Brad Walsh Remix) (RCA/Jive 2009)
- Junior Sanchez feat. Good Charlotte – "Elevator" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2009)
- Britney Spears – "3" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2009)
- Kat DeLuna – "Unstoppable" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2009)
- Beyoncé – "Single Ladies" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2008)
- Kanye West – "Love Lockdown" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2008)
- Britney Spears – "Womanizer" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2008)
- Ashlee Simpson – "Outta My Head" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2007)
- MIA – "Pull Up the People" (Brad Walsh Remix) (2006)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "DJ Brad Walsh Remixes Britney Spears' 'Womanizer'". Arjanwrites.com. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Remixes: Adam Lambert: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Lady Gaga's 'Monster' Brad Walsh Remix EP". Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
- ^ "NYC Musician Brad Walsh's New EP Primary Is the Jam". Paper. November 5, 2015. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ^ "iTunes Music – Brad Walsh". iTunes Store. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "NYC Singer Brad Walsh Reveals Brutal Anti-Gay Attack". Us Weekly. June 24, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ Nicolette Mason. "Brad Walsh". Vogue. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ Voss, Brandon (July 1, 2011). "Hot Sheet Bass Gold". The Advocate. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Download Brad Walsh's New Album 'Right Now". Popnography. Out. June 13, 2011. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ a b c "First Listen to Brad Walsh's Lush Brand of 'Guerrilla Pop'". Time. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Chatting with Music Producer Brad Walsh about 'Six Infinite', Black Lives Matter, and Leaders in Pop Music". Paper. November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Christian Siriano's Russian Opera-Inspired Fall 2013 Collection Brings The Drama". MTV. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ^ a b "Brad Walsh's Human Ecosystem of Sounds, Antiglot". Cool Hunting. October 5, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Video premiere: Brad Walsh debuts 'audible art' in 'Boadicea'". www.yahoo.com. October 6, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Brad Walsh's Split From Christian Siriano Inspired This Pop Opera". Paper. February 14, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Artbreak by Brad Walsh, February 14, 2019, retrieved November 8, 2021
- ^ "Bio". Brad Walsh. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on April 8, 2010 8:35 am (April 8, 2010). "Brad Walsh, Musician (And More!)". Gothamist. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Brad Walsh's 'Artbreak'". The Know Culture. February 15, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "See Why a Room in This Ohio House Is Described as 'Beetlejuice Goes to Florida'". Apartment Therapy. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Information". OMGBTW Records. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Brad Walsh on Instagram: "My book is available for pre-order now! Follow the link in my bio to order now and receive your signed copy of the book on or before the release date of March 21, 2023. Info: 'The Overwhelming Expectation of Pleasantness' is Brad Walsh's first book of poetry. Complemented with illustrations by the author and divided into color-coded sections ("Anguish," "Delight," "Settle," and "Death is Near"), a journey along the axis of grief is taken from heartbreak and despair, to the rediscovery of joy, to fulfillment and wisdom, and finally: contemplation of the other side. 144 pages. 5 inches x 8 inches. Printed in full color. Available in hardcover or softcover. Published by OMGBTW. Advance reactions: "A work of extraordinary depth, one that I couldn't stop reading, turning each page, thrilled to see there was another resonant poem to devour. How universal each one felt... I thought: could he have read my mind? My heart?" Sarah Paulson "This lovely book's wholehearted and audacious pursuit of the exploration of memories and emotions is both breathtakingly candid and deeply satisfying." Nia Vardalos "Walsh expertly showcases his talents as an artist and poet in a collection that is beautiful, haunting and unflinchingly honest." Franchesca Ramsey "With jaw-dropping honesty and awe-inspiring reflective awareness, Brad Walsh has crafted a book that will send you reeling. It is bold, it is brutal, it is an artist working at the top of his game." Jenny Mollen "Dark, piercing but ultimately self-motivating words combine with vibrant, colorful image splashes to let us see and feel the beautiful, vulnerable, messy world of Brad Walsh." Alan Cumming "Brad's words deliver a gut punch in the most insightful and original way. The threads of lessons learned and rising from what we once thought would take us down that connect us all are woven through these written paintings." Alicia Witt "Powerful, gorgeous, and incredibly moving. So heartbreaking and relatable, and the art is stunning." Kristen Johnston"". Instagram. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Deadrick, Acacia (October 25, 2021). "Here's How Much Christian Siriano Is Really Worth". NickiSwift.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Kristian Laliberte & Photos by Dan McMahon (July 20, 2011). "Christian Siriano-Christian Siriano And Brad Walsh's Chelsea Apartment". Refinery29. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Christian Siriano No Reality Diva, Says Boyfriend Brad Walsh". HuffPost. September 16, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Project Runway Winner Christian Siriano Engaged to Musician Brad Walsh | E! Online". Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ Adlman, Nicole (July 10, 2016). "Christian Siriano Is Married!". Glamour. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ^ Ortved, John (September 13, 2014). "They Move Like Jagger, if the Music's Right". The New York Times. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ^ Park, Andrea (June 26, 2018). "Christian Siriano and Brad Walsh Announce Separation After Almost Two Years of Marriage". W. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (April 14, 2021). "Christian Siriano Files for Divorce From Husband Brad Walsh". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 28, 2021.