Arlo McKinley

Arlo McKinley is an American country singer and singer/songwriter. He has released two albums, the most recent release being Die Midwestern on John Prine’s record label OH BOY records, released August 14, 2020.[1]

Arlo McKinley performing live in 2018.

Early life

McKinley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 8, he began singing at his family's church choir, Bethlehem United Baptist.[2]

Career

Arlo McKinley was the last artist signed by John Prine and son, Jody Whelan, to the independent record label, Oh Boy Records.[3] McKinley has shared stages opening for Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, John Moreland, Jamey Johnson and more.[2]

In 2014, McKinley released his first album, titled Arlo Mckinley & The Lonesome Sound.[4]

McKinley released his sophomore album Die Midwestern, as his Oh Boy Records debut, on August 14, 2020.[5] He recorded the album at Sam Phillips Recording Studio, with Grammy-winning producer, Matt Ross-Spang, and professional musicians, Ken Coomer (Wilco), Rick Steff (Hank Williams Jr.), Reba Russell (Johnny Cash), Will Sexton, David Smith, and Jessie Munson.[6] Writing for Fader Magazine, Alex Robert Ross commented on Die Midwestern being, "... a raw but perfectly balanced album laced with existential crises, addictions, and world-weary resilience."[7]

References
  1. "Arlo McKinley Announces Oh Boy Records Debut Album 'Die Midwestern' & Shares Single". JamBase. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  2. Madeline, Crone (July 1, 2020). "Arlo McKinley Shares Video For Title Track, 'Die Midwestern'". American Songwriter. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  3. "Introducing Arlo Mckinley". Folk Radio. June 15, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  4. "Arlo McKinley and the Lonesome Sound". Purple Fiddle. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  5. "Arlo McKinley primed for success with "Die Midwestern"". Kentucky Country Music. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  6. "Arlo McKinley's Confessional Country/Folk Is Superb on 'Die Midwestern'". PopMatters. August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  7. "John Prine signee Arlo McKinley can't escape Ohio on "Die Midwestern"". The FADER. Retrieved August 27, 2020.


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