Danyew

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Phil Danyew
Birth namePhillip Bruce Danyew
Also known asDanyew, Elephant Castle
Born (1986-10-31) October 31, 1986 (age 35)
Orange County, California
OriginSan Diego, California
GenresIndie, rock, pop electronica
Occupation(s)Producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, percussion, piano
Years active2006–present
LabelsEMI/Sparrow
Associated actsFoster the People, Banks, HalfNoise, Zac Farro, Mark Pontius
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2017)​
Children1[1]

Phillip Bruce Danyew (born October 31, 1986) is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. He released two extended plays in 2009, Danyew and Wake Up with EMI/Sparrow Records. He is a former touring member of Foster the People.[2][3]

Early life[]

Danyew was born as Phillip Bruce Danyew[4] on October 31, 1986 in Orange County, California.[5] His father, Gregory Bruce Danyew, is a painter and musician, and mother, Julie I. Danyew (née Barnes) is also a musician. He has a twin sister, Rachael Marie Danyew.[6][7] Danyew started his songwriting career while he was in the seventh grade.[7]

Music career[]

Danyew started his music career in 2006, yet his first extended play, The EP, was not independently released until February 17, 2009.[8] His next two extended plays were released by Sparrow Records, Danyew, on April 21, 2009,[9][10][11] while Wake Up was released on November 17, 2009.[12][13]

In 2011, Danyew created a band, Hitpoints.[8] He joined the band Foster the People in late 2013 as a touring member.[2] 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.[14]

Discography[]

As Danyew[8]
  • The EP (February 17, 2009, Independent)[8]
  • Danyew (April 21, 2009, Sparrow)[8]
  • Wake Up (November 17, 2009, Sparrow)[8]
As Phil Danyew
  • "Friends for Life" (August 16, 2019, Old Wizard)
  • "Can't Help but Fall" / "Strange Fate" / "You and Me Together" / "Life's a Cherry Pie" (with Katelyn Tarver) / "Can't Stand the Heat" (2020) for The Planters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
As Elephant Castle (solo project)[3]
  • "Cool to Be Unhappy" (March 27, 2020, Old Wizard)[3]
  • "I'm a Loser" (May 8, 2020, Old Wizard)
  • "Life in Outer Space" (2020)
  • "My Muse" (2020)
  • "Euphoria" (2020)
  • "In Circles" (2021)
  • "French Food" (2021)
  • "Rocket to the Moon" (2021)
  • "Caught in a Twilight Zone" (2021)
  • "Quicksand" (2022)
As Wave System (with Taylor Johnson)
  • Inside a Dream (2021)

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/CVJFH_NhkH_/
  2. ^ a b c "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. ^ California Birth Index. "Phillip Bruce Danyew, Born 10/31/1986 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ California Birth Index. "Rachael Marie Danyew, Born 10/31/1986 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (September 13, 2009). "Danyew: A Californian songsmith striving to inspire creativity". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Jesus Freak Hideout. "Danyew". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Rose, Jen (April 18, 2009). "Danyew, "Danyew EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ Rimmer, Mike (June 16, 2009). "Review: Danyew – Danyew". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ Johnson, Jared. "Danyew – Danyew". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ Gelwicks, Roger (December 26, 2009). "Danyew, "Wake Up EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ Winberg, Pär. "Danyew – Wake Up - EP". Melodic. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "Production". PHIL DANYEW. Retrieved 2019-12-05.

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