Biography
Trevor Sensor, the American singer/songwriter raised in Sterling, Illinois, stands out for his gravelly delivery, thoughtful songwriting, and a sound that blends atmospheric folk elements with punk energy inside indie rock frameworks. The rust-belt surroundings of his hometown—sometimes nicknamed the “former hardware capital of the world”—shaped his early creative impulses through its vacant factories and blue-collar taverns. Dreams of pop-culture escape and celebrity further motivated him to leave, leading to a move to Iowa where he pursued studies in literature and philosophy. Readings of Marcel Proust, Søren Kierkegaard, and Beat Generation figures William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac became foundational to his artistic outlook. He first explored his musical identity through various bands before turning to solo material; a series of live shows eventually drew the interest of Indiana-based independent label Jagjaguwar.
His debut official recording, the Texas Girls & Jesus Christ EP, appeared on the label in early 2016. The project earned broad critical praise and prompted frequent comparisons to Tom Waits and Bob Dylan alongside 2000s and 2010s alternative artists such as Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens. Later the same year he issued the follow-up EP Starved Nights of Saturday Stars. Its lead single, “When Tammy Spoke to Martha,” showcased his developed craft in crafting vivid narratives over memorable, hook-driven melodies that incorporated a wide range of sonic influences. The full-length debut Andy Warhol’s Dream—whose title nods to the artist’s famous prediction of fifteen minutes of fame and comments on twenty-first-century celebrity—arrived in summer 2017. Jonathan Rado of the indie-rock duo Foxygen produced the album, which also included contributions from Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek of Chicago’s Whitney.
His debut official recording, the Texas Girls & Jesus Christ EP, appeared on the label in early 2016. The project earned broad critical praise and prompted frequent comparisons to Tom Waits and Bob Dylan alongside 2000s and 2010s alternative artists such as Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens. Later the same year he issued the follow-up EP Starved Nights of Saturday Stars. Its lead single, “When Tammy Spoke to Martha,” showcased his developed craft in crafting vivid narratives over memorable, hook-driven melodies that incorporated a wide range of sonic influences. The full-length debut Andy Warhol’s Dream—whose title nods to the artist’s famous prediction of fifteen minutes of fame and comments on twenty-first-century celebrity—arrived in summer 2017. Jonathan Rado of the indie-rock duo Foxygen produced the album, which also included contributions from Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek of Chicago’s Whitney.
Albums
Singles
