Leon Vynehall

Leon Vynehall
Born Pembury
Genres House, deep house, UK bass
Occupation(s) Electronic musician
artist
Instruments Synthesizer, piano, drums
Years active 2012–present
Labels Running Back
Rush Hour
3024
Royal Oak
Aus Music
Well Rounded Housing Project
ManMakeMusic
Associated acts Laszlo Dancehall

Leon Vynehall is a British producer and DJ. He produces house, deep house and downtempo. His album Music for the Uninvited was released to critical acclaim in March 2014.

Biography

After becoming a resident DJ at Akaakaroar, a Brighton club, Vynehall released several EP's on labels such as Well Rounded Housing Project and Aus. As a result of his productions, he quickly became an in-demand DJ.[1] His debut full-length album, Music for the Uninvited, garnered widespread praise and landed on several year-end lists in publications such as NPR Music, XLR8R, and The Washington Post. His second album, Rojus, which was released in 2016, also received positive reviews.[2] Vynehall now resides in the outskirts of Leicester.[3]

Vynehall's music combines the "percussive energy of contemporary House music" with "rich harmonies of sample-centric producers".[4] Vynehall lists Aphex Twin, Afrika Bambaataa, Man Parrish and DJ Shadow as some of his major influences.[5]

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

DJ mixes

References

  1. ↑ "Leon Vynehall". residentadvisor.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  2. ↑ "Rojus (Designed to Dance)". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  3. ↑ "Leon Vynehall: Be brave". residentadvisor.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  4. ↑ "Rojus". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  5. ↑ "Leon Vynehall: Be brave". residentadvisor.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.

External links

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