Donald Cumming | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1981 |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Rock, post-punk, new wave |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Labels | Washington Square Music |
Donald Cumming (born 1981)[1] is an American actor, musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of the New York City band The Virgins. After two albums, the band announced their split in 2013.[2]
Cumming's first solo album Out Calls Only was released on June 16, 2015.[3] His solo career has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone,[4] The Wall Street Journal, NME,[5] The Guardian,[6] Rolling Stone Germany,[7] Paste[8] and Entertainment Weekly.[9]
- ^ "Donald Cumming to Release Debut Solo Album, Out Calls Only, on June 16". Washington Square Music. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "The Virgins announce their separation". 13 November 2013.
- ^ Danton, Eric R. (10 June 2015). "Donald Cumming Sends Distress Signal on "Out Calls Only" (Exclusive album)". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ Murray, Nick (24 March 2015). "Hear Virgins Singer Donald Cumming Channel Tom Petty on "Game of the Heart"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ Daly, Rhian. "20 Tracks You Need to Hear This Week". NME. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ Hann, Michael (11 June 2015). "Donald Cumming Out Calls Only review - a carefully constructed period piece". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ Willanders, Wochentipp (19 June 2015). "Album der Woch: Donald Cumming - 'Out Calls Only". Rolling Stone Germany. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ Orr, Dacey. "Donald Cumming Song Premiere - "Workin' It Out"". Paste. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- ^ Brown, Eric Renner. "Former Virgins Frontman Donald Cumming debuts dreamy ballad 'In the Early Hours' - Exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 11 July 2015.