Edwin Raphael is an Indian indie folk musician based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1][2] Raphael moved to Montreal to study at Concordia University from Dubai in 2013.[3] He released his debut EP, Ocean Walk in 2015, which was followed by Cold Nights in 2017. Raphael released his first full-length album, Will You Think of Me Later? in 2019.[4]
Edwin Raphael | |
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| Birth name | Edwin Raphael |
| Origin | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kerala, India, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Indie folk |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, synths. |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Dine Alone Records, Favourite Library |
| Members | Jacob Liutkus
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| Website | https://edwinraphael.com |
His third EP, Staring at Ceilings was released in February 2021 with Dine Alone Records, featuring production efforts from Marcus Paquin, Jacob Liutkus, Andreas Koliakoudakis, and Ishan Parashar.
Edwin began touring in 2022 in support of release from his upcoming album Warm Terracotta which included a headlining Eastern Canadian tour as well as opening slots with Palace, The Franklin Electric, and a performance at Osheaga Festival in the summer of 2022.[5] Raphael's music video for his single, "Have You Been Told?" premiered on Complex on March 15, 2022.[6]
In 2022 Edwin Raphael started his own record label, Favourite Library, inspired by secret shows he would curate from his Montreal home to host his independent releases, Ocean Walk, Cold Nights, and Will You Think of Me Later?
In early 2023, Edwin Raphael announced his sophomore album Warm Terracotta alongside a 3D website titled Warm Terracotta World.
Warm Terracotta was released on February 17, 2023, via Dine Alone Records. In support of Warm Terracotta, Edwin Raphael would spend the majority of 2023 on tour across the U.S. and Canada in support of Teo, Overcoats, Jaguar Sun, The Franklin Electric, Palace, and Blanco White.
In 2022 Edwin Raphael started his own record label, Favourite Library, inspired by secret shows he would curate from his Montreal home.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 2019: Will You Think of Me Later?
- 2023: Warm Terracotta
- 2024: Will You Think of Me Later? (Recurring Dream)
Extended Plays
edit- 2015: Ocean Walk
- 2017: Cold Nights
- 2021: Staring at Ceilings
References
edit- ^ Rowat, Robert (February 24, 2021). "For 'melancholy indie' musician Edwin Raphael, inspiration comes from dreams and hour-long showers". CBC Music. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ "Edwin Raphael - "Have You Been Told"". Killbeat Music. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- ^ "A Conversation with Edwin Raphael: A Dubai Native Making Waves in Montreal with New EP 'Staring at Ceilings'". Atwood Magazine. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Edwin Raphael walks us through his new EP, 'Staring at Ceilings'". EARMILK. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Osheaga | Music and Arts Festival". Osheaga 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Premiere: Edwin Raphael Is Split Between Two Worlds on "Have You Been Told"". Complex. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
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