Pearl Charles (born May 11, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Her sound is a melding of 1960s rock and 1970s cosmic country.[2]

Pearl Charles
Pearl Charles performing at SXSW 2016 in Austin, Texas.
Pearl Charles performing at SXSW 2016 in Austin, Texas.
Background information
Born (1991-05-11) May 11, 1991 (age 35)[1]
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, drums
Years active2012–present
LabelsKanine, Burger
Formerly ofThe Blank Tapes
FatherLarry Charles

Education

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Pearl Charles earned a BFA in music from CalArts.[3]

Music

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Pearl Charles got her start as a musician at age 18 in a country duo called the Driftwood Singers, with Christian Lee Hutson. She then went on to join a garage rock band called the Blank Tapes as drummer.[1]

Charles began a solo project in 2012, and released her first solo record, a 2015 self-titled EP on Burger Records.[4]

According to Billboard, Charles is a genre-blending artist in the style of Lana Del Rey and Jenny Lewis, with "subdued vocals and more uptempo, playful production".[5]

Kanine Records released her full-length debut album, titled Sleepless Dreamer, in 2018.[6]

Personal life

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Charles is the daughter of Larry Charles.[7] She is a frequent collaborator with Los Angeles fashion designer Philip Seastrom.

Discography

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Studio albums[8]

  • Sleepless Dreamer (2018)
  • Magic Mirror (2021)
  • Desert Queen (2025)

Singles and EPs[9]

  • Pearl Charles (2015)[4]
  • "Night Tides" (2017)
  • "Sleepless Dreamer" (2018)
  • "All the Boys" (2018)

References

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