Patrick Watson
Pop / chanson
- Origin
- Montréal
- Born
- 1979
- Genres
- rock, rock indépendant
- Labels
- Secret City
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Biography
Patrick Watson (born October 8, 1979 in Lancaster, California) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec. He leads a band also named Patrick Watson, which blends cabaret pop and classical music influences with indie rock, drawing comparisons to artists like Rufus Wainwright and Pink Floyd. The band was formed in 2002 and released their debut album, Just Another Ordinary Day, in 2003. Their album Close to Paradise (2006) gained them international recognition. The group has since released several albums, including Wooden Arms (2009), Adventures In Your Own Backyard (2012), and Love Songs for Robots (2015), all under the Secret City Records label.
Highlights
- Formed in 2002 under the name Patrick Watson and the Wooden Arms.
- The album Close to Paradise won the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.
- The song 'Je te laisserai des mots' has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Discography
- Waterproof92000
- Just Another Ordinary Day2003
- Close to Paradise2006
- Wooden Arms2009
- Adventures in Your Own Backyard2012
- Love Songs for Robots2015
- The 9th Life of Louis Drax (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2016
- Wave2019
- A Mermaid in Lisbon · EP2021
- Better in the Shade2022
- Uh Oh2025
FAQ
How old is Patrick Watson / when was he born?
Patrick Watson was born in 1979.
Where is Patrick Watson from?
Patrick Watson is from Montreal, Canada.
What genre of music does Patrick Watson make?
Patrick Watson makes rock and indie rock music.
What are his biggest hits / albums?
Notable albums include 'Just Another Ordinary Day' (2003), 'Close to Paradise' (2006), and 'Love Songs for Robots' (2015).
Since when has he been active?
Patrick Watson has been active since 2002.
Has he won any awards?
Patrick Watson has not won any awards.
