Quinn Christopherson
Quinn Christopherson | |
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Origin | Inupiaq) |
Genres | Indie rock, singer-songwriter |
Website | https://quinnchristopherson.com/ |
Quinn Christopherson is an American singer-songwriter of Alaskan Native heritage. He is best known for his song, "Erase Me," which describes his experience with male privilege as a
In 2020's ACT for Gender Identity: The Comprehensive Guide, Alex Stitt suggested that mental health specialists listen to "Erase Me" to better understand FTM transitions, claiming Christopherson's "beautifully visceral voice captures how strangling social erasure and newfound male privilege can be."[2]
Early life
Christopherson was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska.[3] He is Athabaskan through his mother and Iñupiat through his mother and father.[4] Christopherson grew up with his mother's Athabaskan family. His maternal grandmother was a storyteller from Tazlina, Alaska who later moved to Anchorage.[5]
Career
In his youth, Christopherson helped his father "DJ weddings all over Alaska."[6]
When he was 20 years old, his father bought him a guitar, after which he began songwriting.[7]
In 2018, Christopherson was recognized by NPR for his entry to the
In 2019, Christopherson won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. His submission, "Erase Me," explores his experience as a transgender man, specifically his relationship with male privilege following his transition. He describes decades of low self-esteem caused by dysphoria as well as sexism, such as others interrupting him, second-guessing his opinions, and disbelieving his ambitions; these events stopped occurring after Christopherson's transition to male. The song's title refers to the concept of passing, which Christopher has stated "feels like...being rewarded for [his] own erasure."[7]
In 2019, he recorded a live music video for "Erase Me" accompanied by his bandmate, Nick Carpenter, at the Anchorage Museum in front of a painting of Denali.[10] NPR described the video as a "work of art."[11]
American singer-songwriter
Personal life
Quinn began
Discography
Albums
- Write Your Name in Pink (2022)
Singles
References
- ^ a b c d Boilen, Bob (May 16, 2019). "Announcing The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Winner". NPR. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ISBN 978-1-78450-812-8.
- ^ a b Carney, Jack (May 20, 2018). "Alaskan recognized by NPR for 'Tiny Desk Contest' submission". KTUU-TV. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Fizgerald, Pilar; Lorusso, Marissa; Fernández, Stefanie; Touros, Cyrena (March 16, 2018). "The Tiny Desk Contest Entries We're Excited About This Week". NPR. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c Grove, Casey (May 16, 2019). "Anchorage musician Quinn Christopherson wins NPR's Tiny Desk Contest". KTOO. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
- ^ "This Native Alaskan Songwriter's Album Was Inspired Karaoke Catharsis". Bustle. October 20, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c Larusso, Marissa (September 16, 2022). "On Quinn Christopherson's debut album, stories of growth emerge in monumental details". NPR.
- ^ a b c d Garcia-Navarro, Lulu; Wharton, Ned (May 20, 2018). "This Tiny Desk Contestant Braved The Elements Of Alaska To Pay Tribute To His Grandmother". NPR. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ Writer, Guest (June 24, 2022). ""Family Gifts": A Pride Month Essay by Quinn Christopherson". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ Erase Me (Live), retrieved January 21, 2023
- ^ Fizgerald, Pilar; Reed, Jacqueline; Zhang, Fengxue; Schaller, Nicole; Maurer, Clara (April 4, 2019). "Check Out More Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Love". NPR. Retrieved May 16, 2019.