Phil Danyew
Birth namePhillip Bruce Danyew
Also known asDanyew, Elephant Castle
BornOrange County, California, U.S.
OriginSan Diego, California
GenresIndie, rock, pop electronica
Occupation(s)Producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, percussion, piano
Years active2006–present
LabelsEMI/Sparrow
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Children1[1]

Phillip Bruce Danyew is an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. He released two extended plays in 2009, Danyew and Wake Up with EMI/Sparrow Records. He was a touring member of Foster the People.[2][3]

Early life

Phillip Bruce Danyew was born[4] in Orange County, California and has a twin sister, Rachael Marie Danyew.[5] Phillip Danyew started his songwriting career while he was in the seventh grade.[5]

Music career

Danyew started his music career in 2006, but his first extended play, The EP, was not independently released until February 17, 2009.[6] His next two extended plays were released by Sparrow Records, Danyew on April 21, 2009,[7][8][9] and Wake Up was released on November 17, 2009.[10][11]

In 2011, Danyew started a band, Hitpoints.[6] He joined the band Foster the People in late 2013[citation needed] as a touring member. Danyew released the single "Friends for Life" via the label Old Wizard in August 2019 as a homage to The Beatles.[2]

Danyew has produced music for HalfNoise, Katelyn Tarver, and Danae.[12]

Discography

As Danyew[6]
As Phil Danyew
As Elephant Castle (solo project)[3]
As Wave System (with Taylor Johnson)

References

  1. ^ "Hannah Leder on Instagram: "40 weeks in me. Two months out. Punch-drunk and electrified by an avalanche of heart fireworks. I love you, Phineas."".
  2. ^ a b "Friends For Life, by Phil Danyew". Phil Danyew. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  3. ^ a b c "Elephant Castle - Cool to be Unhappy". 26 March 2020.
  4. ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "TURNSTILE Work ID No. 505926814 ISWC No. T9019921596". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2015. Work ID No. 505926814 ISWC No. T9019921596
  5. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (September 13, 2009). "Danyew: A Californian songsmith striving to inspire creativity". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Jesus Freak Hideout. "Danyew". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ Rose, Jen (April 18, 2009). "Danyew, "Danyew EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ Rimmer, Mike (June 16, 2009). "Review: Danyew – Danyew". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Danyew – Danyew". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ Gelwicks, Roger (December 26, 2009). "Danyew, "Wake Up EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ Winberg, Pär. "Danyew – Wake Up - EP". Melodic. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "Production". PHIL DANYEW. Retrieved 2019-12-05.

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