Nothing,Nowhere

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Nothing,Nowhere
Mulherin performing at Rock am Ring in 2019
Mulherin performing at Rock am Ring in 2019
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Edward Mulherin
Also known asn,n.
Born (1992-06-04) June 4, 1992 (age 29)
Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
OriginBurlington, Vermont, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • piano
  • programming
Years active2015–present
Labels
Associated actsTravis Barker
Websitenothingnowhere.net

Joseph Edward Mulherin (born June 4, 1992), better known by his stage name Nothing,Nowhere (stylized as nothing,nowhere.), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter.[3]

While the music composed by Mulherin is entirely written and produced by him, he maintains a group of musicians which consist of associates that perform with him for live shows also under the nothing,nowhere. name. The band has toured as a supporting act for Grandson, Real Friends, Tiny Moving Parts, Thrice and La Dispute on multiple tours.

Early life[]

Mulherin in 2018

Mulherin was raised in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and spent summers in Hyde Park, Vermont.[3] He attended Igo Elementary School and Ahern Middle School.[4] Afterwards, Mulherin spent his freshman year of high school at Xaverian Brothers High School, before transferring to Foxborough High School his sophomore year, where he studied computer-based design.[5]

History[]

In 2015, Mulherin began uploading songs on SoundCloud under the name nothing,nowhere.[3] In June of that year, he released his debut album titled the nothing,nowhere. LP onto Bandcamp. After releasing two EPs, Bummer, and Who Are You, featuring Austrian producer Oilcolor,[6] on October 20, 2017, he released his commercial debut, Reaper, an album of guitar-based emo rap that the New York Times called "one of the most promising pop albums of the year."[3] He produced the album with Erik Ron and Jay Vee.[3] The track "Hopes Up" features vocals from Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional,[6][7] and the track "REM" features Delaware rapper Lil West.[8][9] New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica listed Reaper as his #1 album of 2017.[10]

Mulherin has had several different aliases outside of "nothing,nowhere.", notably: never,forever, TRAU CHOI, & Lil Tofu. never,forever was a little side project Mulherin released on SoundCloud. TRAU CHOI was a band between nothing,nowhere. and other associated artists, only releasing a demo song in 2014 and a self-titled ep of 5 tracks on Bandcamp in 2016. Lil Tofu was a parody of stereotypical Soundcloud rapper and emo culture.

On February 16, 2018, it was confirmed that Mulherin had signed to Fueled by Ramen as he released a new single titled "Ruiner", the first of several that would appear on his upcoming album of the same name, which was released on April 13, 2018.[11] In March 2018, Mulherin cancelled his tour due to chronic laryngitis and a hemorrhaged vocal fold, this included his first European show in London.[12][13]

From October 19 to November 9, 2018, Mulherin was on tour in Europe.[11]

On January 28, 2020, Mulherin released a new single titled "Nightmare",[14] subsequently announcing dates for a world tour.[15] However, these dates were soon cancelled in March of the same year due to complications involving the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] On April 18, 2020, Mulherin released a single titled "Death".[17] On July 10th, 2020, Mulherin released an album titled "One Takes: Vol. 1".[18] The album features versions of songs released prior that were all recorded in one take. Music publication The Line of Best Fit rated it a 7.5/10, calling the album an exposé of "the raw nature of human hurt and understanding".[19] On July 24, 2020, Mulherin released a single titled "Lights (4444)".[20] On September 18, 2020, Mulherin released a single titled "Pretend".[21] On October 5, 2020, Neck Deep announced new dates for their All Distortions Are Intentional US Tour, with Mulherin as a supporting act.[22] On October 27, 2020, Mulherin released a single titled "Blood" featuring indie rock singer KennyHoopla and producer Judge.[23] On December 7, 2020, Mulherin announced his upcoming fourth album, Trauma Factory, which would be released on February 19, 2021.[24] He subsequently released a new single for the album, titled "Fake Friend".[25]

Personal life[]

Mulherin has almost never used alcohol, cigarettes or other recreational drugs, and in his freshman year of college,[26] he became vegan straight edge.[3][4]

In August 2018, Mulherin cancelled a string of shows, including an appearance at Reading & Leeds Festival due to severe anxiety.[27] He had previously canceled shows due to depression and anxiety in July 2018,[28] further admitting he was pursuing treatment.[29] In an interview with The Fader in November 2018, Mulherin disclosed that he had felt anxiety and panic attacks regularly as a child and the effects it had on his life led to depression.[30]

Before creating music, Mulherin had an interest in filmmaking. He attended film school at Burlington College in Vermont and while in college, Mulherin co-created the short film Watcher which won a prize at the Vermont International Film Festival.[5] In 2013, he participated in a contest by the organization Creative Mind Group at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in France, shooting, directing and co-editing the film One Day which received three awards.[4]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Title Album details
The Nothing,Nowhere LP
  • Released: June 30, 2015
  • Formats: LP, Digital download
  • Label: self-released
Reaper
Ruiner
  • Released: April 13, 2018
  • Formats: CD, LP, Digital download
  • Label: Fueled by Ramen
Trauma Factory
  • Released: February 19, 2021
  • Formats: CD, LP, Digital download
  • Label: Fueled by Ramen

Extended plays[]

Title Album details
Bummer
  • Released: October 22, 2015
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape, Digital download
  • Label: Synergy Records
Who Are You?
  • Released: January 23, 2016
  • Formats: LP, Cassette tape, Digital download
  • Label: Synergy Records
Bloodlust (with Travis Barker)
  • Released: September 27, 2019
  • Formats: Digital download
  • Label: Fueled By Ramen

Music videos[]

  • "don't mind me" (2015, The nothing,nowhere. LP)
  • "poor posture" (2015, The nothing,nowhere. LP)
  • "i've been doing well" (2015, Bummer)
  • "i'm sorry, i'm trying" (2015, non-album single)
  • "deadbeat valentine" (2016, non-album single)
  • "letdown" (2016, non-album single)
  • "clarity in kerosene" (2017, Reaper)
  • "hopes up" (featuring Dashboard Confessional) (2017, Reaper)
  • "skully" (2017, Reaper)
  • "REM" featuring lil west (2017, Reaper)
  • "waster" (2018, Ruiner)
  • "ruiner" (2018, Ruiner)
  • "hammer" (2018, Ruiner)
  • "rejecter" (2018, Ruiner)
  • "dread" (2018, non-album single)
  • "destruction" (2019, bloodlust)
  • "nightmare" (2020, Trauma Factory)
  • "death" (2020, Trauma Factory)
  • "lights (4444)" (2020, Trauma Factory)
  • ”pretend” (2020, Trauma Factory)
  • "blood" (featuring KennyHoopla & JUDGE) (2020, Trauma Factory)
  • "fake friend" (2020, Trauma Factory)
  • "upside down" (2021, Trauma Factory )
  • "Catching Fire" ft. Sum 41 (2021)
  • "Deathwish" ft. Stand Atlantic (2021)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Reeves, Mosi (October 31, 2017). "Review: Nothing,Nowhere.'s Tormented Emo-Rap Shows Hip-Hop's Post-Modern Evolution". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "nothing,nowhere. | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Jon Caramanica, "nothing,nowhere. Blends Hip-Hop and Emo to Make Tomorrow's Pop," New York Times, October 20, 2017.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Mortimer, Frank (May 30, 2013). "On the straight and narrow". The Sun Chronicle. Foxboro, United States. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Bolton, Michele Morgan (June 27, 2013). "From home movies to Cannes, film-maker makes it to the big time". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Chris Payne, "Emo-Meets-Hip-Hop Project nothing,nowhere. Premieres 'Hopes Up' Video With Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba," Billboard, August 7, 2017.
  7. ^ Mosi Reeves, "Review: Nothing,Nowhere.'s Tormented Emo-Rap Shows Hip-Hop's Post-Modern Evolution," Rolling Stone, October 31, 2017.
  8. ^ Mitch Findlay, "nothing, nowhere & Lil West Collide For Some Emo Rap," HotNewHipHop, October 23, 2017.
  9. ^ Jay Balfour, "Tracks," Pitchfork, October 23, 2017.
  10. ^ Jon Caramanica, "The Best Albums of 2017," New York Times, December 6, 2017.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b Sam Taylor, "Nothing, Nowhere Has Released His New Album 'Ruiner'," Upset, April 13, 2018.
  12. ^ "nothing,nowhere. Cancels Remaining Headlining Dates Due To Vocal Cord Injury / the NOISE". the NOISE. Retrieved 2018-11-03.
  13. ^ "nothing,nowhere. Has Cancelled The Remainder Of His Current Tour - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2018-11-03.
  14. ^ "NOTHING,NOWHERE. on Twitter: "nightmare - out now"". Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  15. ^ "NOTHING,NOWHERE. on Twitter: "uk/eu: tickets are officially on sale cop one and come to a show excited to see you again"". Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  16. ^ "NOTHING,NOWHERE. on Twitter: "i will be back stay healthy