Dwntwn (pronounced "Downtown"[1]) is an American indie rock/pop band from Los Angeles.[2] Formed in 2010,[3] members include Jamie Leffler, Robert Cepeda, and Daniel Vanchieri. Their self-titled EP, "DWNTWN" was released April 29, 2014.[4]
Dwntwn | |
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 Dwntwn performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, pop |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Jullian Records |
| Members | Jamie Leffler Robert Cepeda Daniel Vanchieri Chris Sanchez |
| Website | dwntwnmusic |
History
editIt was after a break-up with Cepeda's brother that Jamie Leffler and Robert Cepeda formed the band,[5] starting as a duo. Staying home to write songs and work on their sounds, the two spent years perfecting their music. Soon Dwntwn became a four piece band [4] as their sound evolved.[4]
In 2012, French tastemaker label, Kitsuné debuted Dwntwn's first single, "See My Eyes",[6] to critical acclaim.[6] This track was added to one of the label's compilation albums. Then in 2013, Dwntwn was again featured on another compilation album with Giraffage and Jhameel on the track "Move Me".[7][8] Each song reached #2 on Hype Machine's popular chart.[7]
Red Room EP
editThe Red Room EP was released on November 13, 2012.[9] This EP was noted for its heavy use of the synthesizer [7] that really started to show the musical evolution of the group. This release led the music to be compared to Ellie Goulding, the soundtrack of the film Drive, Dev[10] and Sia.[5]
With the release of "Red Room", Dwntwn joined Capital Cities and Golden Field for a handful of tour dates.[3]
Dwntwn EP to present
editThe group released their first single from the self-titled EP in February 2014.[11] "Til Tomorrow" received attention from across the country and premiered on USA Today's website.[2] In a review of the EP, it was stated that they are "seriously obsessed".[6] with the band calling them the "LA blog version of Ellie Goulding.[6]
In April, Dwntwn released their second single, "Missing You",[11] written as a tribute to Leffler's late grandfather.[12] The track debuted on Paste Magazine's website in anticipation of the EP's release later that month.[4]
Dwntwn EP was released April 29, 2014, on Jullian Records.[11]
Discography
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Extended plays
edit- Cowboys (2012)
- Red Room (2012)
- Dwntwn (2014)
Singles
edit- "See My Eyes" (2012)
- "Til Tomorrow" (February 2014)
- "Missing You" (April 2014)
Albums
edit- "Racing Time" (July 2017)
References
edit- ^ Magnetic. "DWNTWN Is On The Horizon". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "Song premiere: DWNTWN's 'Til Tomorrow'". usatoday.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b "DWNTWN's Self-Titled EP Out Today – BWWMusicWorld". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Song Premiere: DWNTWN – "Missing You" :: Music :: Audio :: Paste". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b "Featured Artist: DWNTWN | LA Music Blog". lamusicblog.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "DWNTWN (No 1,719) | Music | theguardian.com". theguardian.com. March 13, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c "DWNTWN's Self-Titled EP Out Today – BWWMusicWorld". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "Prefix Premiere: Watch 'Move Me' By Jhameel x DWNTWN x Giraffage". prefixmag.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "Download: DWNTWN – The Red Room (EP) *must-listen* « Before Bigs". beforebigs.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "DWNTWN "The Red Room" [EP Review]". arjanwrites.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c "DWNTWN RELEASES NEW SONG; TOUR NEWS ~ PICKSYSTICKS". picksysticks.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "LISTEN | DWNTWN – Missing You - #AltSounds". hangout.altsounds.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.