Brodie Foster Hubbard
Brodie Foster Hubbard (born 1978) is an American country music and rock music singer, guitarist and songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona, relocated to Los Angeles, California, an event which was simultaneously celebrated and mourned at a going away roast and show at in December 2006.
After several years in various punk rock and hardcore punk bands, Hubbard began playing his own compositions in a solo capacity in October 1999. He caught attention for his catchy hooks and melodies, deeply personal lyrics, and his guitar playing style; across his lap, using his thumb across the frets, the strings in Open D tuning.
In the beginning of his career, the majority of his works were about romantic relationships prior to his marriage, and were categorized as indie pop. After his divorce, Hubbard began to delve into darker material such as murder ballads that would become his signature, a style Hubbard has dubbed as "outlaw indie rock," his own version of outlaw country.
Hubbard’s lyrics have made literal and figurative comparisons between love and heartbreak to vehicular manslaughter, strangulation, and stabbing. His songs have broached such topics as domestic violence, poverty, narcissism, and revenge.
His song, "Powers", was nominated for Best Song in the 2006 Arizona Ska Punk Awards. The lyric, "the broken heart I wear on my sleeve says everything" is a reference to the broken heart tattoo on Hubbard’s right shoulder, surrounded by his initials, which subsequently became his logo.
He has independently released four CDs: American 1978-2001, Legacy Of Sentimentality, Don’t Screw Up Like I Did, a split release with Father’s Day, and "You Know Me".
Hubbard appeared as a drug dealer in the interactive film "The Weathered Underground." and as himself in both nationally distributed and award-winning documentary "Hi My Name Is Ryan" and short film "Back From Reality." He has been a guest on Failpire, The Paul Goebel Show hoted by Paul Goebel, and The Dork Forest hosted by Jackie Kashian.
Hubbard continues to play shows and film comedy videos in Los Angeles while also pursuing a career in writing and production in film and television.
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