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]
Phil Danyew | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Phillip Bruce Danyew |
| Also known as | Danyew, Elephant Castle |
| Born | Orange County, California, U.S. |
| Origin | San Diego, California |
| Genres | Indie, rock, pop electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, percussion, piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | EMI/Sparrow |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1[1] |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
- As Danyew[6]
- The EP (February 17, 2009, Independent)[6]
- Danyew (April 21, 2009, Sparrow)[6]
- Wake Up (November 17, 2009, Sparrow)[6]
- 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)
- "No Me and You" (2022)
- As Wave System (with Taylor Johnson)
- Inside a Dream (2021)
- Covers EP (2023)
References edit
- ^ "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."".
- ^ a b "Friends For Life, by Phil Danyew". Phil Danyew. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ^ a b c "Elephant Castle - Cool to be Unhappy". 26 March 2020.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b Cummings, Tony (September 13, 2009). "Danyew: A Californian songsmith striving to inspire creativity". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Jesus Freak Hideout. "Danyew". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Rose, Jen (April 18, 2009). "Danyew, "Danyew EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Rimmer, Mike (June 16, 2009). "Review: Danyew – Danyew". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Johnson, Jared. "Danyew – Danyew". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Gelwicks, Roger (December 26, 2009). "Danyew, "Wake Up EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Winberg, Pär. "Danyew – Wake Up - EP". Melodic. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Production". PHIL DANYEW. Retrieved 2019-12-05.