Tim Harrington is an American musician and designer who has been the lead singer of New York indie rock band Les Savy Fav since they formed while together at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1995.[1] He is notable for his energetic stage performances which often include multiple changes of clothing and performing in his underwear. He describes his style as "acting entirely by my own desire and what moves me. I've always felt like the only real people I'm particularly trying to entertain are the rest of the guys in the band and myself".[2] He fronted a video series called "Beardo" on Pitchfork Media.[3]
Tim Harrington | |
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 Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav performs at the Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco on March 1, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | United States |
| Genres | Indie rock Math rock |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Frenchkiss Records |
Harrington has also been a professional designer, illustrator, and fine artist since 1996,[1] creating a range of "bummer postcards" and illustrations,[4] including the sleeve art for Les Savy Fav albums. He launched a line of textiles and patterned products with his wife Anna called Deadly Squire.[5] In May 2013 HarperCollins' Balzer & Bray published his interactive children's picture book called "This Little Piggy",[6] which was described as a "humorous, fresh take on the nursery rhyme ‘This Little Piggy,’ featuring drumming, dancing, and superhero toes."[7]
In May 2024, Harrington revealed he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Tim Harrington". Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ^ "Interview with Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington". portlandandmercury.com. December 1, 2012.
- ^ "It's "Beardo", Tim Harrington's Own Pitchfork.tv Show!". Pitchfork. October 21, 2008.
- ^ "Unpleasantaries - bummer postcards". Harringtonandselves. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ^ "Deadly Squire". Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ^ Tim, Harrington (May 14, 2013). "This Little Piggy". Harper Collins Childrens.
- ^ "Les Savy Fav's 'Dadgenerate' Frontman Tim Harrington Pens Children's Book". New York Observer. February 3, 2012.
- ^ "Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington on being bipolar: "This thing you love can also be the thing that makes you miserable"". NME. May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington and Syd Butler". NPR. July 19, 2024.