Vondelpark (band)

Vondelpark
Vondelpark performing at the Arches, Glasgow in 2011
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie pop, dream pop, R&B, electronica, ambient, synthpop
Years active2010 (2010)–2016, 2022
LabelsR&S
MembersLewis Rainsbury
Alex Bailey
Matt Lawrenson
Websitevondelparkmusic.com

Vondelpark were an English indie pop group, formed in 2010 in London, England. The band consists of Lewis Rainsbury, Alex Bailey and Matt Lawrenson.[1] The band is named after the public park of the same name.[2]

After signing to R&S Records, the band released their first EP, Sauna in 2010.[2] The band's second EP, NYC Stuff And NYC Bags was released in 2011.[3] This was followed by their third release, Dracula EP in 2012.[4] The band's debut album, Seabed, was released on 1 April 2013.[5][6][7]

On 20 January 2016, Vondelpark wrote on Facebook that band was split up. Despite that, on 16 November 2022, the band released a new single titled "Greenish" via Spotify on which all three original members are credited.

Musical style

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The band's music includes elements from various genres such as indie pop,[8] dream pop,[6] contemporary R&B,[1][2][3][8] ambient,[5] synthpop,[3] soft rock,[6] dubstep,[2] and UK bass.[1][8] The band draw inspiration from various musical acts such as Motown artists,[9] Robert Glasper,[9] Arthur Russell, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, and Dexter Wansel.[1] The band was also compared to numerous alternative and R&B acts, such as My Bloody Valentine,[1][9] The xx,[3][10] New Order,[2] The Cure,[2] Ariel Pink,[2] Drake[8] and The Weeknd.[2] The band described their musical style as "Radiohead quietstorm."[8]

Members

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  • Lewis Rainsbury - production, vocals, guitar, bass, programming, electronics, synths (2010–2016)
  • Alex Bailey - guitar, bass (2010–2016)
  • Matthew Lawrenson - production, keyboards, synths, backing vocals (2010–2016)

Discography

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Studio albums

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EPs

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Singles

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  • "Dracula" (2013, R&S Records)[5][6]
  • "California Analog Dream" (2013, R&S Records)[12]
  • "Greenish" (2022)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Dombal, Ryan (30 January 2013). "Rising: Vondelpark". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Lester, Paul (8 June 2011). "New band of the day: No 1,039: Vondelpark". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d "Vondelpark - Seabed Review". BBC. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Vondelpark". Discogs. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Ambient pop unit Vondelpark announce full details of forthcoming Seabed LP". Fact. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d "Dreamweavers Vondelpark reveal new album for R&S; Stream lead track 'Dracula'". Fact. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Vondelpark Announce Debut Album 'Seabed' Released On April 1st 2013". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d e Hogan, Mark (29 March 2013). "Vondelpark - Seabed". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  9. ^ a b c Zadeh, Joe (15 February 2013). "OTW #477: Vondelpark". Clash. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  10. ^ Gibsone, Harriet (23 March 2013). "Vondelpark, Tom Odell, Sky Ferreira: this week's new tracks". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  11. ^ "Seabed Remixed". Indie Shuffle. 23 March 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
  12. ^ "The Strokes and Peace lead this week's new releases (March 25)". NME. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
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