Vondelpark (band)
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Vondelpark | |
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 Vondelpark performing at the Arches, Glasgow in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Indie pop, dream pop, R&B, electronica, ambient, synthpop |
| Years active | 2010–2016, 2022 |
| Label | R&S |
| Members | Lewis Rainsbury Alex Bailey Matthew Lawrenson |
| Website | vondelparkmusic |
Vondelpark were an English indie pop group, formed in 2010 in London, England. The band consists of Lewis Rainsbury, Alex Bailey and Matthew 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. The band's debut album, Seabed, was released on 1 April 2013 and reached number 18 in the UK Independent Album Breakers Chart.[4][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.
The band's music includes elements from various genres such as indie pop,[8] dream pop,[5] contemporary R&B,[1][2][3][8] ambient,[4] synthpop,[3] soft rock,[5] 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
- 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)