Blaine L. Reininger

Blaine L. Reininger is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work as a founding member of the post-punk band Tuxedomoon. Born on July 10, 1953, in Pueblo, Colorado, Reininger has had a diverse career spanning multiple genres, including new wave and alternative pop. He initially co-founded Tuxedomoon with Steven Brown in 1977 and appeared on several of their early albums before leaving the band in 1983 to pursue a solo career. Reininger rejoined Tuxedomoon in 1988 and has since contributed to numerous albums and projects.

Reininger's solo work is marked by a blend of electronic and classical influences, with notable albums such as *Broken Fingers* (1982), *Night Air* (1983), and *Songs from the Rain Palace* (1990). He has also collaborated with various artists, including the Durutti Column and Mikel Rouse. In recent years, Reininger has continued to release music, including albums like *The Blue Sleep* (2018), *Commissions* (2013), and *Wounds and Blessings* (2021). His career has also expanded into film and theatre, with roles in several productions and soundtrack commissions.

Genres

Avant-garde

Cold Wave

New Wave

Art Rock

Post-punk

Experimental

Ambient

Synthpop

Classical

Alternative Pop

Minimal Wave

Related Artists

Kraftwerk

Tuxedomoon

John Foxx

Cabaret Voltaire

Tangerine Dream

Coil

Klaus Schulze

Max Richter

The Residents

Peter Gabriel

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Vangelis

Latest Release

La Ville Avec Un Fleuve Enterré

Blaine L. Reininger

Single - Released May 19, 2023