Joe McKee is a London-born composer and sound artist. He was raised in the Darling Ranges of Western Australia from the age of five.

Joe McKee
Born (1984-12-03) 3 December 1984 (age 39)
London, England
GenresFolk, Experimental, Psychedelic
OccupationMusician/Composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keys
Years active2003–present
LabelsDot Dash Recordings
Websitehttp://joemckeemusic.tumblr.com/

Background

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McKee was born in London on 3 December 1984. He moved to Darling Ranges, Western Australia with his family[1] at the age of five. In 2003, he became a founding member of Snowman.

After Snowman dissolved, McKee began composing under his own name for film, TV and his solo project. His debut album, Burning Boy, was released through Dot Dash Recordings in Australia in 2012, and through Big Ship in the UK and Europe in 2013.[2] Since then McKee has contributed sound art installations to various group exhibitions including the L.A. based MAMA gallery inaugural exhibition.[citation needed]

Discography

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Albums

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With Snowman

Solo

  • Burning Boy (Dot Dash/Remote Control, 2012)
  • An Australian Alien (Babyrace, 2018)

References

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  1. ^ "Return to the gentle cycle". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ Lester, Paul (18 June 2013). "Joe McKee (No 1,535)". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
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