Blaine L. Reininger

The Profile

American composer, singer and multi‑instrumentalist, co‑founder of the post‑punk group Tuxedomoon. Active since the late 1970s, he has released numerous solo albums and soundtracks, beginning with Broken Fingers (1982) on Les Disques du Crépuscule.

Co‑founder of Tuxedomoon; solo debut Broken Fingers (1982), reissued in 2004 with five additional tracks; associated with Les Disques du Crépuscule; known for violin, voice and electronics.

One review focuses on Blaine L. Reininger’s 1982 solo debut Broken Fingers, reissued in 2004 with five extra tracks. It highlights new-wave foundations, electronic percussion, and stylistic excursions from Arabic and oriental tones to Latin flavors. The mood is nocturnal and reflective, capped by a Bowie cover. Fans of Tuxedomoon will find familiar textures alongside personal twists.