Biography
Who is Social Repose?
Early life and real name
Richard McLean Giese was born on February 9, 1990, in Cabin John, Maryland. He is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He attended American University located in Washington, D.C., where he focused his studies on film production.
He began his musical path during his time in high school and college. His early musical influences included artists such as Modest Mouse, Twenty One Pilots, Imogen Heap, Death Cab for Cutie, and My Chemical Romance.
YouTube and musical beginnings
The YouTube channel for Social Repose launched on April 22, 2011, with the video and single Helium House. Shortly after, he released his first EP titled Paradise on Bandcamp on May 2, 2011. He used the platform to share vlogs, music videos, and various cover songs.
To develop a unique visual identity, he drew inspiration from characters in World of Warcraft. This led to the use of makeup, wings, and feathered headpieces in his content. He performed live at indie clubs around the D.C. Area and supported various bands as an opening act.
Career highlights and albums
In the fall of 2015, he released the album Yalta, which marked a shift toward experimental indie music. This project moved away from electronic dance music and featured piano-driven sounds. He later released the Empress EP, which explored a dark and atmospheric style. He toured across Europe and the United States to support this music through late 2019.
His 2020 album Calamity featured tracks like Me and Malevolent. These songs often dealt with existential themes and personal experiences. His work in cinematography includes the Nothing Matters art series and the spoken word piece titled These are my pills. He has also appeared in projects such as Shane and Friends and The Andy Show.
Birthday and age
Social Repose was born on February 9, 1990, which makes Social 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Social shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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