Sybarite (musician)

Sybarite is the solo project of musician Christian "Xian" Hawkins,[1] who played with the Silver Apples for a number of years in the 1990s. Sybarite produces abstract midtempo electronica, but also contains elements of jazz and classical music. He has released albums on the 4AD label among others. As of 2015, Sybarite is now featured on the Temporary Residence Ltd. label.

The Sybarite track "Runaway" was featured on the Grey's Anatomy TV series episode "Wishin' and Hopin'".[2]

Discography

Singles and EPs

  • "Meusic" (Emanate, 1999)
  • "Otonomy" (Static Caravan, 2000)
  • "Engaged"/"Without Nothing I'm You" (ZEAL, 2001)
  • "Scene of the Crime" (4AD, 2002)

Albums

  • Placement Issues (Temporary Residence, 2001)[3]
  • Nonument (4AD, 2002)[4][5]
  • Musicforafilm (Temporary Residence, 2004)
  • Cut Out Shape (Temporary Residence, 2006)
  • Waver the Absolute (Temporary Residence, 2016)

References

  1. ^ "Accumulus". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  2. ^ "Grey's Anatomy | Runaway (feat. Psapp)". TV Fanatic. Archived from the original on March 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Leone, Dominique (May 20, 2002). "Albums | Placement Issues | Sybarite". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  4. ^ Bartlett, Thomas (April 2, 2003). "Sybarite: "Nonument"". Salon. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Sybarite | Monument". CMJ New Music Monthly. December 2002. Retrieved February 25, 2026.