Rex



There are at least four artists with the name Rex. 1)An early version of slowcore band Rex originated in Maine in 1991, but at the time, drummer Doug Scharin was devoting most of his time to slowcore innovators Codeine. In 1994, Rex relocated to Brooklyn. With bands like Idaho, Acetone and the Red House Painters helping to keep alive the pensive, brooding slowcore movement, Rex didn't waste any time recording their self-titled debut for Southern Records that same year. This record fluctuates wildly between gentle, meandering guitar lines and powerful, emotive vocals. The band's next album, C, revealed a significantly more mature version of Rex. The slow, rolling nature of the band was augmented by the addition of an occasional string accompaniment and a more restrained vocal and emotional focus. Adored by the critics, C established Rex as one of the premier indie rock bands earning them touring spots alongside the Sea and Cake, Sebadoh, and others. The steady, driving nature of C neatly foreshadowed what was to come with 3. Enlisting a full-time string section for both studio sessions and touring, Rex was successful in trading their gritty slowcore/post-rock with a cleaner gentler sound. The band's maturity signals a further emphasis on clarity and composition, as opposed to previous efforts where crescendoed bursts of emotional power defined their art. The band's ties to Chicago has incited a collaboration with Red Red Meat, released under the name of Loftus, and recording sessions in Brad Wood's Idful Studio. Doug Scharin has also recorded a solo sound experiment under the name HIM, also released by Southern. 2) Rex is also a short-lived solo project from Richard Janssen formerly leader of dutch rock bands Fatal Flowers and Shine. Under the name of Rex, he releases one album called 'Love Baby Love'. Later he joined the backing group of singer Ellen ten Damme. 3) Low-tuned groove-centric deathcore from Houston, TX 4) Li Xinyi (Chinese: 李鑫一; born 13 March 1998), also known as REX (Chinese: 小霸王), is a Chinese singer and songwriter. He was a contestant in the survival program, Produce Camp 2019. His debut single, Dream with Me, was released at the 2019 Opening Ceremony of the 5th Annual Jackie Chan International Action Film Week and charted on Billboard China's Social Music Chart at No. 11. REX, known for his unique and explosive vocal style, is making waves in Taiwan's rap scene. The rising star, who grew up in various regions of China, was exposed to a variety of music cultures from a young age, leading him to develop his distinctive sound. At just 18 years old, REX has already demonstrated a mature musical ability, with hit songs such as UH YEAH and RUSH showcasing his captivating style. He gained further recognition after appearing on The Rappers 2, where his performance caught the attention of both the audience and the show's mentors. In 2023, REX joined NXWV and formed Taiwan's first Hip-Hop x Metal band, Wolf Pacc 2.0, which incorporates the emerging genre Trap Metal. The group's music features a harmonious blend of the four artists' distinct vocal styles, resulting in an unexpected and exciting collaboration. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.