Daniel Hunt Explained

Daniel Hunt
Origin:Liverpool, England
Instrument:Synthesizers, guitar, bass, backing vocals
Genre:Electronic, synthpop, new wave
Occupation:Musician, composer, songwriter, producer
Years Active:1990s—present
Label:Nettwerk
Associated Acts:Ladytron, Marnie, Pink Industry, Venini, Jules Verne
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Daniel Hunt (born 1974) is an English musician, songwriter and producer. He is a founding member, principal songwriter and producer of the electronic band Ladytron.

Biography

Hunt met Reuben Wu in Liverpool in 1995 and formed Ladytron with him in 1999, along with Mira Aroyo and Helen Marnie.[1] [2]

In 2003 Hunt set up the Liverpool club Evol, and in 2005 he collaborated on the celebrated Korova bar in the city.[3] In addition to the band, he also DJs around the world both solo and with other band members.[4] His vocals are featured in the Ladytron' songs "International Dateline" and "Versus".

Hunt has produced other artists such as Christina Aguilera, Marina Gasolina and Niue, and remixed Dave Gahan, Soulwax, Placebo, Simian, Paul Weller and Blondie.

Hunt has worked on several movie scores, including that of Would You Rather starring Sasha Grey, in collaboration with Icelandic friend Barði Jóhannsson. Hunt joined Pink Industry as guitarist for their first show in 25 years in January 2012 at Cine Joia, São Paulo, Brazil.

Hunt produced Ladytron bandmate Helen Marnie's debut solo album Crystal World, released in 2013.

In 2016, Hunt co-produced the Blind Spot EP for the band Lush.[5]

Instruments

On the early part of Witching Hour tour, Ladytron named their four identical Korg MS2000B to be easier installed on stage. Hunt's was called Ulysses.[6]

Discography

Ladytron

See main article: Ladytron discography.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3/29 – Ladytron – 'Best Of: 00 – 10' . Nettwerk Press Blog . 14 February 2011 . 8 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110841/http://nettskinny.com/release/20110214/329-ladytron-best-00-10 . 24 December 2013 . dead .
  2. Web site: Videovision: Ladytron interview. 2002 . 8 May 2013.
  3. News: Molyneux. Jess. Lost Liverpool music venue that was 'seen as a rite of passage' in the city. Liverpool Echo. Trinity Mirror. 2022-06-17.
  4. Web site: Five Questions for Ladytron « the FADER . 2011-06-25 . https://archive.today/20130105070608/http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/27/five-questions-for-ladytron/ . 2013-01-05 . dead .
  5. Web site: Lush announce Blind Spot EP, share "Out of Control" song and video — watch . . 19 February 2016 . 19 February 2016 . Geslani, Michelle.
  6. Web site: Artist Details . Korg . 7 November 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100102035202/http://korg.com/Artist.aspx?artist=259 . 2 January 2010 . dmy-all .