Astronautalis [SEP] residence
Astronautalis
Charles Andrew Bothwell (born December 13, 1981), known by his stage name 'Astronautalis', is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
History.
After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam, Astronautalis self-released his debut album, "You and Yer Good Ideas", in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, "The
Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, which is one of the reasons why his lyrics often deal with historical fiction.
Style.
Astronautalis has been described as "if Beck were a decade or so younger and had grown up more heavily immersed in hip-hop," with his rapping style noted for "blending styles of indie rock, electro, and talkin’ blues" with hip-hop. He has described himself as "historical fiction hip-hop."
During live performances, Astronautalis often performs a