Whitey (musician)

Whitey
Whitey performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameNathan Joseph White
BornCoventry, West Midlands, UK
Genres
Years active2003–present
LabelsNo! Label, 1234, EMI, Marquis Cha Cha, Bad Life, Dim Mak Records

Nathan Joseph White, known by his stage name Whitey, is an English songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist and soundtrack composer. He works primarily in the alternative pop field, bringing in elements of pop, rock, classical and electronic; with influences from many other genres and mediums, for example, Charleston, swing, psychedelia, metal, acid house, cut-up poetry and found sounds. His sounds has been described to contain various styles of music such as alternative rock, bedroom pop, electronic, electronica, carnival, synthpop, indie rock, post-punk revival, neo-psychedelia, new wave and alternative dance. Tracks by Whitey have also featured in episodes of The Sopranos and Breaking Bad.