Vondelpark (band) explained

Vondelpark
Origin:	London, England
Genre:	Indie pop, dream pop, R&B, electronica, ambient, synthpop
Years Active:	–2016, 2022
Label:	R&S
Current Members:	Lewis Rainsbury Alex Bailey Matt Lawrenson

Vondelpark were an English indie pop group, formed in 2010 in London, England. The band consists of Lewis Rainsbury, Alex Bailey and Matt Lawrenson.^[1] The band is named after the public park of the same name.^[2]

After signing to R&S Records, the band released their first EP, Sauna in 2010. The band's second EP, NYC Stuff And NYC Bags was released in 2011.^[3] This was followed by their third release, Dracula EP in 2012.^[4] The band's debut album, Seabed, was released on 1 April 2013.^[5]

On 20 January 2016, Vondelpark wrote on Facebook that band was split up. Despite that, on 16 November 2022, the band released a new single titled "Greenish" via Spotify on which all three original members are credited.

Musical style

The band's music includes elements from various genres such as indie pop,^[6] dream pop, contemporary R&B,^{[1] [6]} ambient, synthpop, soft rock, dubstep, and UK bass.^[6] The band draw inspiration from various musical acts such as Motown artists,^[7] Robert Glasper,^[7] Arthur Russell, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, and Dexter Wansel. The band was also compared to numerous alternative and R&B acts, such as My Bloody Valentine, The xx,^[8] New Order, The Cure, Ariel Pink, Drake^[6] and The Weeknd. The band described their musical style as "Radiohead quietstorm."^[6]

Members

• Lewis Rainsbury - production, vocals, guitar, bass, programming, electronics, synths (2010–2016)
• Alex Bailey - guitar, bass (2010–2016)
• Matthew Lawrenson - production, keyboards, synths, backing vocals (2010–2016)

Discography

Studio albums

• Seabed (2013, R&S Records)

EPs

• Sauna EP (2010, R&S Records)
• NYC Stuff And NYC Bags EP (2011, R&S Records)
• Dracula EP (2012, R&S Records)
• Seabed Remixed (2014, R&S Records)^[9]

Singles

• "Dracula" (2013, R&S Records)^{[10] [11]}
• "California Analog Dream" (2013, R&S Records)^[12]
• "Greenish" (2022)

External links

• • • Vondelpark on R&S Records' official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rising: Vondelpark . . 30 January 2013 . 29 March 2013 . Dombal, Ryan.
2. Web site: New band of the day: No 1,039: Vondelpark . . 8 June 2011 . 29 March 2013 . Lester, Paul.
3. Web site: Vondelpark - Seabed Review . . 22 March 2013 . 29 March 2013.
4. Web site: Vondelpark . . 29 March 2013.
5. Web site: Vondelpark Announce Debut Album 'Seabed' Released On April 1st 2013 . . 29 March 2013.
6. Web site: Vondelpark - Seabed . . 29 March 2013 . 29 March 2013 . Hogan, Mark.
7. Web site: OTW #477: Vondelpark . . 15 February 2013 . 29 March 2013 . Zadeh, Joe.
8. Web site: Vondelpark, Tom Odell, Sky Ferreira: this week's new tracks . . 23 March 2013 . 29 March 2013 . Gibsone, Harriet.
9. Web site: Seabed Remixed. Indie Shuffle . 23 March 2014 . 24 March 2014.
10. Web site: Ambient pop unit Vondelpark announce full details of forthcoming Seabed LP . . 31 Jan 2013 . 29 March 2013.
11. Web site: Dreamweavers Vondelpark reveal new album for R&S; Stream lead track 'Dracula' . . 12 November 2012 . 29 March 2013.
12. Web site: The Strokes and Peace lead this week's new releases (March 25) . . 25 March 2013 . 29 March 2013.