Medium Build
Medium Build | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nicholas Carpenter |
| Origin | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Labels | Slowplay, Island Records |
| Website | Official website |
Nicholas Carpenter,[1] known by his stage name Medium Build, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released five studio albums and is signed to Slowplay / Island Records.[2]
Early life[edit]
Carpenter grew up in Georgia and played music in church. He moved from Atlanta to Nashville at the age of 21 to study songwriting at Middle Tennessee State.[3] While in college, he interned at Disney Publishing and wrote songs for his indie rock band Little Moses.[4] He moved to Alaska after and began performing as Medium Build.[3]
Career[edit]
Carpenter released his debut album Falling Apart in 2016. He followed up with Softboy and Roughboy, both in 2018. He released Wild, his fourth album, in 2019.[5] In 2022, Carpenter performed with Briston Maroney during the All Aboard Tour.[6] The same year he filmed the music video for "Comeonback" in Anchorage.[1]
Carpenter first charted in 2023 with "Friend for Life", a collaboration with X Ambassadors. The song debuted at No. 17 on Billboard's Alternative Digital Song Sales.[5] Carpenter played South by Southwest in 2023[7] and also toured with Tyler Childers on his Mule Pull '24 Tour in 2024.[8] He has also toured with Lewis Capaldi and FINNEAS.[3]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Falling Apart | [9] |
| 2018 | Softboy | [9] |
| 2018 | Roughboy | [10] |
| 2019 | Wild | [11] |
| 2024 | Country | [12] |
Extended plays[edit]
| Title | EP details |
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| Health[13] |
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| Health - Live from RCA Studio A |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Digital | ||
| "Be Your Boy" | 2019 | — |
| "99 Corolla"[4] | 2020 | — |
| "Rabbit"[13] | 2021 | — |
| "Rage" | 2022 | — |
| "Never Learned to Dance"[14] | — | |
| "Friend for Life" (with X Ambassadors)[15] | 2023 | 17 |
| "Say Hi"[16] | — | |
| "Cuz of U"[16] | — | |
| "In My Room"[16] | — |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Mannion, Elle (9 June 2022). "Medium Build, 'comeonback'". NPR Music. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Medium Build". Alaska Teen Media Institute. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Natividad, Lyanne (26 June 2023). "Medium Build Talks Opening for Lewis Capaldi and FINNEAS, Wanting to Work With Charli XCX & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b Erickson, Drew (24 August 2020). "Carpenter driving Medium Build in a new direction". Anchorage Press. Archived from the original on 9 August 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b Zellner, Xander (6 July 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Maisie Peters, Lily-Rose Depp, Tommy Prine, Carlie Hanson & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Koennecke, Grace (8 July 2022). "Artist Spotlight: Medium Build understands the human condition". The Post. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Thania (19 October 2022). "South by Southwest Unveils First Round of Showcase Artists for 2023". Variety. Archived from the original on 20 December 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (6 September 2023). "Tyler Childers Will Hitch Up and Hit the Road on 2024 'Mule Pull' Tour". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b Lefebvre, Rob (30 May 2018). "The fastest climbing band in Anchorage". The Post. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Three new Alaska albums - including a quick follow-up from Medium Build". Anchorage Daily News. 29 November 2018. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Kelati, Haben (28 October 2021). "4 Concerts to Catch in D.C." Washington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (8 April 2024). "Meet Medium Build, the Alaskan songwriter dissecting his own identity through music". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b Mesner, Emily (12 February 2023). "Medium Build's Nick Carpenter has hit the national stage, but he isn't leaving Anchorage behind". Anchorage Daily News. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Watch Medium Build Perform at the Paste Party in Austin Presented by Ilegal Mezcal". Paste. 17 August 2023. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Bolwell, Richard (4 June 2023). "X Ambassadors Release Anthemic New Single "Friend for Life" Featuring Medium Build". MNPR. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Medium Build Announces His Upcoming Album 'Country' To Release April 5th". The Eric Alper. 24 February 2024. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.