Rich Aucoin

Rich Aucoin
Rich Aucoin live at the Drake Underground in Toronto, ON in February 2018
Rich Aucoin live at the Drake Underground in Toronto, ON in February 2018
Background information
Born (1983-09-15) September 15, 1983 (age 40)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
GenresElectronic, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Experimental music, Orchestral
Occupation(s)Musician, Producer, Composer
Instrument(s)Piano, Drums, Synthesizer, Bass, Vocals, Organ, Trumpet, Mallets, Guitar, Recorder
Years active2006–present
LabelsSonic Records, Bonsound, Dine Alone, Haven Sounds, We Are Busy Bodies
MembersRich Aucoin
Websiterichaucoin.ca

Richard Aucoin[1] (born 15 September 1983) is a Canadian musician, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[2]

He has toured throughout North and South America, Europe and Australia.[3][4] He employs experimental recording techniques on his albums, and is noted for audience involvement and interaction at his performances.[3] Aucoin has released five critically acclaimed studio LPs and EPs and singles and has won several Canadian awards, including the Sirius XM Indie Awards' Emerging Artist of the Year.[5]

Aucoin claims his albums can act as alternative scores to films, reminiscent of Dark Side of the Rainbow, which combines the film The Wizard of Oz with the Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon.[3]

Aucoin also does cross-country bicycle touring for charity fund raising.

  1. ^ "ALIVE (REMIX)". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Rich Aucoin doesn't know when to quit". Postmedia News, November 7, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c "Rich Aucoin Under the Big Top | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. ^ "Rich Aucoin | University of King's College". University of Kings College | Halifax, Nova Scotia. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  5. ^ "Rich Aucoin steals the show at the CMW Indie Awards". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.