Historian

Historian is the ethereal brainchild of LA-native Chris Karman. Karman describes Historian’s sound as “headphone music”. That’s precisely what it is: music for anyone who likes to get lost when they put a record on, who wants to be immersed. After his first record, Shelf Life, Karman converted his then studio project into a full-fledged band. With the help he fleshed out and alter the direction that Historian was headed. His sophomore release, Current, was crafted with production assistance from Be Hussey (Radar Brothers, Guides). Current also features strings from Quartetto Fantastico, whose members have recently worked with Father John Misty and Flying Lotus, among others. With obvious nods to some of the great British album bands – Spiritualized, Radiohead and even Pink Floyd – Historian’s music at times resembles a soundscape onto which Karman works increasingly wild brushstrokes. Historian's third album Expanse is a moody, melancholy, string-laden record that echoes the great modern orchestral albums, such as Sea Change, Automatic for the People and Velvet Underground’s quieter self-titled album. The album maintains a unique balance of pastoral space folk and lush arrangements, accented by string quartet Quartetto Fantastico. Out 10/20/2017. Historian is based in Los Angeles, CA.