Brian Karscig
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brian Joseph Karscig |
| Also known as | B Joseph Karscig, brianxiv, bxiv |
| Genres | Rock, post-punk revival, alternative rock, glam rock, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Piano, vocals, Bass |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Hi Speed Soul Records, Nervous Productions |
| Associated acts | Convoy, Louis XIV, The Nervous Wreckords |
| Website | http://www.thenervouswreckords.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Vintage Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, Vintage Fender Bassman Ten Amps, AB Chase Grand Piano | |
Brian Joseph Karscig is a musician, songwriter, and record producer, but is mostly recognized as the co-singer/guitarist/songwriter for the American Rock and Roll Band Louis XIV signed to Atlantic Records. He also is the singer/guitarist/songwriter of American Rock Band The Nervous Wreckords. Karscig owns Nervous Productions, and co-owner of "The Pineapple Recording Group", and has produced records for artists such as Anya Marina (Slow and Steady Seduction: Phase II) for Chopshop/Atlantic Records, The Silent Comedy, Transfer, Les Gars, Apes of Wrath, Republic of Letters, and Subsurfer. Aside from his songwriting with LOUIS XIV, and The Nervous Wreckords, Karscig is also known for his co-writes with Brandon Flowers of The Killers ("Thief in the Choir" and "Turn the Light On"), and Sam Endicott of The Bravery ("Send it in a Letter"), as well as Anya Marina ("Afterparty at Jimmy's) and A.J. Croce's 2013 single "Keep the Change". Karscig is also credited with additional vocals on The Killers 2006 release "Sam's Town". Most recently Karscig toured South America as the piano/guitar player for Brandon Flowers "Desired Effect" Tour, and also joined The Killers as 2nd guitar player for their 2016 US/Canada tour. Although The Nervous Wreckords was Karscig's solo effort after Louis XIV, Karscig started his first solo record under his birth name Brian Karscig due out early 2017.
Karscig was known for his high-pitched singing voice in the group LOUIS XIV and his voice was often confused with that of a female singer. He currently resides in San Diego, California where he moved at age 10. He began playing music with piano lessons and singing in the church choir at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Toledo, OH at age 7. He picked up the guitar at age 15, and decided at that age he wanted to be a songwriter/musician.
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