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'''Maven Avila''' is an American singer-songwriter and [[activism|activist]], best known as | '''Maven Avila''' is an American singer-songwriter and [[activism|activist]], best known for their musical work as '''Dead Letterman'''. | ||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
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== Musical Career == | == Musical Career == | ||
=== A Family of One (2018) === | === A Family of One (2018) === | ||
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=== Dead Letterman (2020-present) === | === Dead Letterman (2020-present) === | ||
On February 11, 2020, Avila announced | ====== Formation, first releases ====== | ||
On February 11, 2020, Avila announced via Facebook that Vagabond Avant would now be known as Dead Letterman. The name Dead Letterman was inspired by an inside joke between friends, involving a conspiracy surrounding late-night talk show host David Letterman. Dead Letterman released several EPs on SoundCloud throughout early 2019, including ''The First EP, The Second EP, The Third EP, Dead Letterman,'' and ''Dead Letterman II.'' These releases were eventually removed from SoundCloud. | |||
==== Govern Me Daddy ==== | |||
On April 3, 2020, Dead Letterman released the single ''Govern Me Daddy (Andy's Song,)'' dedicated to Kentucky governor Andy Beshear and his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 13, the song was featured in an article by NPR affiliate 91.9 WFPK.<ref>https://wfpk.org/2020/time-for-a-punk-rock-tribute-to-andy-beshear/</ref> Govern Me Daddy quickly spread among social media users in Kentucky following the release of WFPK's article. In June of 2020, Avila announced that Govern Me Daddy would be removed from all streaming platforms, citing dissatisfaction with Governor Beshear's response to protests over the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. | |||
==== Taproom Queen ==== | |||
On May 1, 2020, Dead Letterman released a new single, ''Taproom Queen.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/6be3B7c8vakJerz5fpj6MK|title=Taproom Queen|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23}}</ref> | |||
==== Acoustic, rebranding ==== | |||
In May of 2020, Avila announced that Tyler Warden would join Dead Letterman as a multi-instrumentalist, and Dead Letterman would be making stylistic changes, shifting to a more acoustic, folk punk based sound. | |||
On May 25, 2020, Dead Letterman debuted their new style with the EP ''Acoustic.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/646i7YEoaObCidwxMFlFnb|title=Acoustic|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23}}</ref> | |||
==== When the World Burns ==== | |||
On June 5, 2020, Dead Letterman released the Bandcamp exclusive EP ''When the World Burns,''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6mwplF7AyuiDFyrEClI1x1|title=When the World Burns|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23}}</ref> a commentary on the Black Lives Matter protests. All proceeds from this album were donated to Blak Visions Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to civil rights for people of color. This EP was later released on all streaming platforms on December 17, 2020. | |||
==== Singles ==== | ==== Singles, A Dead Letterman Christmas ==== | ||
On October 7, 2020, Dead Letterman released a new single, ''Halloween.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/19MemKYJDZkYJe7JxyoVKI|title=Halloween|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23 | On October 7, 2020, Dead Letterman released a new single, ''Halloween.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/19MemKYJDZkYJe7JxyoVKI|title=Halloween|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23}}</ref> | ||
On October 18, 2020, Dead Letterman released a new single, ''Mackenzie.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5vqQdY68qGixCAXCZvrLRH|title=Mackenzie|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23 | On October 18, 2020, Dead Letterman released a new single, ''Mackenzie.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5vqQdY68qGixCAXCZvrLRH|title=Mackenzie|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23}}</ref> | ||
On December 8, 2020, Dead Letterman released a Christmas themed EP, ''A Dead Letterman Christmas.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3LtNsvL6zdUYQL1Sxn484y|title=A Dead Letterman Christmas|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23 | On December 8, 2020, Dead Letterman released a Christmas themed EP, ''A Dead Letterman Christmas.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3LtNsvL6zdUYQL1Sxn484y|title=A Dead Letterman Christmas|language=en|access-date=2020-12-23}}</ref> | ||
These releases were added to all streaming platforms on December 17, 2020. | These releases were added to all streaming platforms on December 17, 2020. | ||
==== Departure of Tyler Warden, Small Hours ==== | ==== Departure of Tyler Warden, Small Hours ==== | ||
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== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Avila | Avila identifies as agender, pansexual, and uses they/them pronouns. Avila is a recovered alcoholic, maintaining sobriety since September of 2019. | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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[[Category:Nonbinary people]] | [[Category:Nonbinary people]] | ||
[[Category: USA]] | [[Category: USA]] | ||