Felix Laband

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Felix Johny Paul Laband [1] is an electronic music artist born in 1977 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. [2]

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He creates light, emotional, minimalist soundscapes by combining several styles, and samples from classical, jazz and old television recordings overlaid with instrumental performances by himself and other guest artists. His music has been described by his record label as 'indietronica' and is similar in some mysterious ways[ how? ] to Boards of Canada and Iceland's múm.

Discography

Record labels

Felix's first two albums were released by African Dope Records. In 2005 he switched to Open Record, and Compost Records internationally with the release of Dark Days Exit.

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References

  1. "BATS IN MY HAIR". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. Marshall, Richard (4 July 2012). "Felix Laband: Bats in his hair". Resident Advisor . Retrieved 11 May 2016.