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United States Washed Out, also known as Ernest Greene, is a musician and visual artist recognized for his pioneering work in chillwave and dream pop, creating immersive soundscapes and visual experiences.
Wasserman Music is the exclusive booking agency for Washed Out, covering worldwide except Europe & Africa, with agents Sam Hunt and Nate Sokolski.
Washed Out partnered with Microsoft to bring his album to life through Kinect technology, creating what was described as a multi-dimensional experience.
Washed Out released a new single, "Face Up," as part of Adult Swim's Singles Series.
Washed Out collaborated with OpenAI to create the music video for his single "The Hardest Part" using their text-to-video model, Sora, marking the first collaboration between a major music artist and filmmaker using the technology.
Ernest Weatherly Greene Jr., known professionally as Washed Out, was born on October 3, 1982, in Perry, Georgia. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and a Master of Library and Information Science, he returned to his parents’ home and began producing music in his bedroom studio. His early recordings in 2008 under the name Lee Weather evolved into the Washed Out project, which gained significant attention from music bloggers after they discovered his music on Myspace in 2009. His initial work was characterized by introspective, lo-fi electronic music, quickly establishing him as a prominent figure in the emerging chillwave genre and earning him the moniker “the godfather of chillwave” from Pitchfork.
Greene’s career progressed rapidly with the release of his first two extended plays in August and September 2009. His song “Feel It All Around” gained widespread recognition as the opening theme for the television series Portlandia. In April 2011, he signed with Sub Pop, leading to his debut album, “Within and Without,” released on July 12, 2011. This album reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200 and No. 89 on the UK Albums Chart. He continued to release successful albums including “Paracosm” (2013), “Mister Mellow” (2017) via Stones Throw Records, “Purple Noon” (2020), and “Notes from a Quiet Life” (2024). His albums frequently explore new sonic territories while maintaining a distinct Washed Out sound, often integrating visual components into his projects.
Beyond music, Ernest Greene has expanded his creative endeavors into large-scale visual art. Moving to a 20-acre property in rural Georgia, which he named “Endymion,” has influenced both his music and visual projects. He has noted his deep interest in art history and his personal experiments with visual art, including plans to build a sculpture garden. This multidisciplinary approach, combining music composition with visual storytelling through album art, music videos, and personal art installations, highlights his continuous exploration of creative expression. He utilizes modern technology, such as Kinect for live performances and OpenAI’s Sora for music videos, to further innovate his artistic output.
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