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Vondelpark (band)

{{Short description|English indie pop group}}

{{Use British English|date=August 2015}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2015}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Vondelpark

| image = Vondelpark_at_the_Arches,_Glasgow.jpg

| image_size = 250

| landscape =

| alt =

| caption = Vondelpark performing at the Arches, Glasgow in 2011

| alias =

| origin = London, England

| genre = Indie pop, dream pop, R&B, electronica, ambient, synthpop

| years_active = {{start date|2010}}–2016, 2022

| label = R&S

| associated_acts =

| website = {{URL|vondelparkmusic.com/}}

| current_members = Lewis Rainsbury
Alex Bailey
Matt Lawrenson

| past_members =

}}

Vondelpark were an English indie pop group, formed in 2010 in London, England. The band consists of Lewis Rainsbury, Alex Bailey and Matt Lawrenson.{{cite web | url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/9052-vondelpark/ | title=Rising: Vondelpark | publisher=Pitchfork | date=30 January 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013 | author=Dombal, Ryan}} The band is named after the public park of the same name.{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jun/08/new-band-vondelpark | title=New band of the day: No 1,039: Vondelpark | work=The Guardian | date=8 June 2011 | accessdate=29 March 2013 | author=Lester, Paul}}

After signing to R&S Records, the band released their first EP, Sauna in 2010. The band's second EP, NYC Stuff And NYC Bags was released in 2011.{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/p6b6 | title=Vondelpark - Seabed Review | publisher=BBC | date=22 March 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013}} This was followed by their third release, Dracula EP in 2012.{{cite web | url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vondelpark | title=Vondelpark | publisher=Discogs | accessdate=29 March 2013}} The band's debut album, Seabed, was released on 1 April 2013.{{cite web | url=http://www.contactmusic.com/press/vondelpark-announce-debut-album-seabed-released-on-april-1st-2013 | title=Vondelpark Announce Debut Album 'Seabed' Released On April 1st 2013 | publisher=Contactmusic.com | accessdate=29 March 2013}}

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

The band's music includes elements from various genres such as indie pop,{{cite web | url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17667-vondelpark-seabed/ | title=Vondelpark - Seabed | publisher=Pitchfork | date=29 March 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013 | author=Hogan, Mark}} dream pop, contemporary R&B, ambient, synthpop, soft rock, dubstep, and UK bass. The band draw inspiration from various musical acts such as Motown artists,{{cite web | url=http://www.clashmusic.com/features/otw-477-vondelpark | title=OTW #477: Vondelpark | publisher=Clash | date=15 February 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013 | author=Zadeh, Joe}} Robert Glasper, Arthur Russell, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, and Dexter Wansel. The band was also compared to numerous alternative and R&B acts, such as My Bloody Valentine, The xx,{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/mar/25/this-weeks-new-tracks | title=Vondelpark, Tom Odell, Sky Ferreira: this week's new tracks | work=The Guardian | date=23 March 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013 | author=Gibsone, Harriet}} New Order, The Cure, Ariel Pink, Drake and The Weeknd. The band described their musical style as "Radiohead quietstorm."

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)

Discography

=Studio albums=

=EPs=

  • Sauna EP (2010, R&S Records)
  • NYC Stuff And NYC Bags EP (2011, R&S Records)
  • Dracula EP (2012, R&S Records)
  • Seabed Remixed (2014, R&S Records){{cite web | url=http://www.indieshuffle.com/vondelpark-closer-faltydl-blueberry-remix/ | title=Seabed Remixed| publisher= Indie Shuffle | date=23 March 2014 | accessdate=24 March 2014}}

=Singles=

  • "Dracula" (2013, R&S Records){{cite web | url=http://www.factmag.com/2013/01/31/rs-x-vondelpark-announce-full-details-of-forthcoming-seabed-lp/ | title=Ambient pop unit Vondelpark announce full details of forthcoming Seabed LP | publisher=Fact | date=31 Jan 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013}}{{cite web | url=http://www.factmag.com/2012/11/12/dreamweavers-vondelpark-reveal-new-album-for-r-stream-new-track-dracula/ | title=Dreamweavers Vondelpark reveal new album for R&S; Stream lead track 'Dracula' | publisher=Fact | date=12 November 2012 | accessdate=29 March 2013}}
  • "California Analog Dream" (2013, R&S Records){{cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/the-strokes/69375 | title=The Strokes and Peace lead this week's new releases (March 25) | publisher=NME | date=25 March 2013 | accessdate=29 March 2013}}
  • "Greenish" (2022)

References

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External links

  • {{official website}}
  • {{SoundCloud}}
  • [http://randsrecords.greedbag.com/vondelpark/ Vondelpark on R&S Records' official website]

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Category:British ambient music groups

Category:English indie pop groups

Category:British contemporary R&B musical groups

Category:British dream pop musical groups

Category:English synth-pop groups

Category:Musical groups established in 2010

Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2016

Category:Pop music groups from London

Category:English musical trios

Category:2010 establishments in England