Bayonne (musician)

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Bayonne
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Bayonne during a live set in 2015
Background information
Birth nameRoger Sellers
Also known asBayonne
Origin Austin, Texas, United States
Genres Electronic, Ambient, Dream pop, Americana
Labels Mom + Pop Music, City Slang, Spunk
Website www.bayonneofficial.com

Roger Sellers, also known by his stage name Bayonne, is an American minimalist composer and electronic musician based in Austin, Texas, United States. [1] After releasing three albums under his own name, Sellers changed his moniker to Bayonne in 2016 with the re-release of Primitives on the Mom + Pop/City Slang label. Bayonne is known for creating and layering intricate loops as well as his engaging one-man live performances.

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Career

Releases

Roger Sellers, his first album as a solo artist, and 2012's 8 Songs, were self-released through Bandcamp. Moments, Sellers' 2011 release, was released via Pau Wau Records. In 2014, Sellers released Primitives via Punctum Records, which would later be reissued by Mom + Pop Music in 2016. [2] In November 2018, Bayonne and his record label announced via social media the upcoming release of his sophomore LP Drastic Measures. It was released on February 22, 2019.

Sellers’ song “Appeals”, featured in the EA Sports game FIFA 17. [3]

Discography

as Roger Sellers

Studio albums

as Bayonne

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

References

  1. "First Watch: Bayonne, 'Appeals'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  2. https://thethinair.net/2016/11/bayonne-primitives/
  3. https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/fifa/news/fifa-17-soundtrack