leon vynehall
Leon Vynehall really is one of dance music’s most thought-provoking producers working today. He’s done a good job in evading categorisation over his 10-year career, proving himself to be a rare thing — an artist with his own agenda rather than a producer aping the sound of the day. After bringing euphoria to dancefloors all over the world with his humid house tracks, he took a sharp left turn with debut album ‘Nothing Is Still’—a masterclass in subverting expectations, with that Pitchfork noting that “Vynehall is more than a producer with a great ear for texture and a nostalgic streak—he’s a storyteller, one who demands and merits our full attention.” Taking obvious foundations from house, techno, disco, funk, hip-hop and soul, Vynehall’s music incorporates many elements from his musical past too: his journey began with playing drums and the piano in bands as a teenager — which manifests itself in the raw, live sound he strives for in his productions. His work has seen him dabble in tempos, palettes and styles, but all the time managing to keep his songs coherently ‘Vynehall.' Highly regarded for his musical output, and creative and forward-thinking approach, Leon has established himself as a genuine artist of musicality and craftsmanship across the world. Alongside accolades for his achievements as a producer, Vynehall is just as celebrated as a DJ. From a shortlisted ‘Best of the Year’ Radio 1 Essential mix to his now cult-like entry to the ‘DJ-Kicks’ series, Leon has toured the world, playing MoMA PS1 “Warm Up”, Glastonbury, Primavera, Nuits Sonores, Sónar, Melt! and more.