Nate Pyfer

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Birth nameKenneth Nathaniel Pyfer
Origin Provo, Utah, United States
Genres Rock, alternative rock, electronica, folk
Occupation(s)Producer, musician, songwriter, singer, teacher
Years active2011–present
Labels Defend Music

Kenneth Nathaniel Pyfer is an American record producer and songwriter/composer. Pyfer has collaborated with Kaskade and producer Finn Bjarnson on a number of projects including co-writing the Grammy nominated single "Atmosphere" on the eponymous album. [1] [2] [3]

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Nate Pyfer was a founding member of the bands Code Hero, Night Night, The Moth & The Flame, [4] and his newest musical project Mr. Tape. [5] He also toured as a member of Joshua James' band during the late 2000s.

Remixes and collaborations released by Pyfer and his associates are most often under the pseudonyms "Mr. Tape" or "Wild Children". Notable Wild Children releases include "Catalyst" - Kaskade & Wild Children [6] (Pyfer also sings on the track), "Crystallize Mashup (Wild Children Remix)" - Lindsey Stirling, [7] and "Atmosphere (Wild Children x Neon Trees remix)" - Kaskade. [8]

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