NVDES is an experimental indie pop, indietronica, and electropop project based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Josh Ocean in 2015, NVDES has released several singles and a visual album, Vibe City Utah (2018).[1]

NVDES
NVDES performs live in Oakland, September 2019.
NVDES performs live in Oakland, September 2019.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels
MembersJosh Ocean

Song usage

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NVDES was dubbed "Apple's unofficial house band"[2] after the band was featured in various Apple commercials over the years. In January 2018, the song "D.Y.T. (Do Your Thing)",[3] featuring Remmi,[4] was featured in an iPhone X commercial.[5] The song "Brazooka" was featured in the iPhone 11 commercial in September 2019, and in April 2020, the song "Purusha" was featured in the iPhone SE commercial.[2]

The song "Ou La La La (All Eyes On Us)" was also featured in a 2020 MIRROR by Lululemon commercial. [6]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Vibe City Utah (2018)
  • Nvdity Worldwide (2020)
  • Life with Lobsters (2016)[7]
  • La NVDITÉ, Vol. 1 (2016)
  • Vol. 2 (2017)

Singles

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  • "Before the Weekend Comes" (2015)
  • "Unforgettable" (2015)
  • "Fela" (2015)
  • "Don't Fvck Your Neighbor" (2016)
  • "The Other Side" 7", B3SCI Records (2016)[8]
  • "Can You Not" (2016)
  • "8am" (2016)
  • "My Mind Is" featuring Oliver Tree (2016)[9]
  • "Turning Heads" (2017)
  • "Do You Think About Me" (2017)
  • "D.Y.T. (Do Your Thing)" with Remmi (2017)
  • "Louì" (2018)
  • "Anything Goes" (2018)

Features

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References

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  1. ^ "NVDES is a universe where everyone can be their best self". The Fader. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  2. ^ a b Herman, James Patrick (2019-10-26). "How the Genre-Defying NVDES Became Apple's 'House Band'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  3. ^ Schmitt, Tyler (2017-11-10). "NVDES Wants You to 'Do Your Thing' This Weekend". Variance. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  4. ^ Farley, Rebecca (2018-04-03). "Remmi Has The Perfect Bleak Pop Song For Your Financial Woes". Refinery29. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  5. ^ "NVDES Share New Video + Featured In iPhone X Ad Campaign". Broadway World. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  6. ^ MIRROR Commercial 2020 (USA), retrieved 2023-03-15
  7. ^ Schmitt, Tyler (2016-11-18). "Q+A: NVDES Talks Mystery Identity, New 'Life With Lobsters' EP". Variance. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  8. ^ Mandel, Leah (2016-04-08). "This Juicy Pop Banger By NVDES Tastes Like Summer". The Fader. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  9. ^ Murray, Robin (2016-02-11). "Premiere: NVDES - 'My Mind Is' (ft. Oliver Tree)". Clash. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
  10. ^ Shouneyia, Alexa (2017-05-19). "Pierce Fulton Takes Us to". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
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