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Windser in 2024


Jordan Andrew Topf (born October 5, 1990),[1] known professionally as Windser, is an American singer-songwriter and producer from Santa Cruz, California.[2] He is best known for his emotive, indie-rock sound and collaborations with artists such as Macklemore.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

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Topf grew up in Santa Cruz, California,[6] where he picked up the guitar at the age of eight after his father introduced him to a documentary of Jimi Hendrix performing at Woodstock.[7] Topf later moved to New York City to study music production at The City College of New York.[8] During this time, he formed the band Mainland and recorded their first demos in the college's studios.[9]

Career

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Mainland

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In 2013, Topf recorded the Shiner (EP) with Jim Eno of Spoon,[10] leading Mainland to sign with 300 Entertainment.[11] The band recorded at Sound City Studios and released the Outcast (EP), followed by several singles and EPs.[12] Mainland disbanded in 2019,[13] prompting Topf to focus on songwriting and production.

Solo as Windser

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During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Topf retreated to a cabin in Northern California, where he began recording songs for his solo project under the moniker Windser.[14][15][16] His debut single, "July", was released on July 31, 2020.[17][18]

Topf gained further attention through his collaboration with Macklemore on the 2021 single, "Next Year", after Macklemore heard a vocal demo.[19] The two performed the track, along with Ryan Lewis, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[20] as well as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.[21]

Notable releases

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Following his collaboration with Macklemore, Topf released his next single, "Memory", produced by Jackson Phillips (Day Wave). The song, written about the loss of a childhood friend, received regular airplay on SiriusXM's Alt Nation.[22] The track went on to spend eleven consecutive weeks (and twelve in total) on that chart, ultimately peaking at No. 5 and subsequently peaked at No. 33 on Alternative Radio.[23] Topf followed the success of "Memory" with tours supporting Alt-J,[24] Portugal. The Man,[25] and Cannons.[26]

In 2022, Topf collaborated again with Macklemore on the single, "Maniac", from Macklemore's third solo album Ben. The duo performed the track on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [27] and KEXP[28].

On October 28, 2022, he released his debut EP, Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea, via Bright Antenna Records.[29]

Discography

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EPs

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with Mainland

  • Shiner (2014)
  • Outcast (2015)
  • Villains (2018)

(solo)

  • Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea (2022)

Singles

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  • "July" (2020)
  • "Memory" (2021)

(with Macklemore)

References

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  1. ^ "Jordan Topf discography - RYM/Sonemic". Rate Your Music.
  2. ^ Baine, Wallace (2023-01-26). "'I like to think I've bottled that feeling': Windser set for Santa Cruz return with Catalyst gig". Lookout Santa Cruz. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  3. ^ Zemler, Emily (2022-09-08). "Macklemore Taps Windser for Nostalgic Performance of 'Maniac' on 'Kimmel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ^ "Macklemore And Windser Unveil The Song 'Maniac' With A Video". August 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Reunite for New Single and Vide..." Complex.
  6. ^ Uitti, Jacob (October 28, 2022). "Daily Discovery: The Curious Wonder of "Friends I Barely Know" by Windser". American Songwriter.
  7. ^ https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/arts_and_events/singer-songwriter-windser-makes-music-to-help-others/article_61ed58e6-982b-11ed-bf0e-f306600f4643.html
  8. ^ "SAC Alum Jordan Topf (Windser) Featured in Macklemore's "Next Year" – Sonic Arts Center". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  9. ^ "Discovery: Mainland". Interview Magazine. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  10. ^ "Listen: Mainland's punchy new track "Shiner"". 2014-01-31. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  11. ^ Williams, Nick (2015-12-03). "NYC Indie-Pop Rockers Mainland Stream 'Outcast' EP: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  12. ^ Weatherby, Taylor (February 15, 2018). "Pop-Rock Trio Mainland Celebrate Escaping 'Hometown' Woes With Anthemic New Track".
  13. ^ "x.com".
  14. ^ https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/bmi-indie-spotlight-windser
  15. ^ McHale, Maggie (August 31, 2020). "Interview with Windser: Chasing Nostalgia and Finding What Was Missing".
  16. ^ Oliver, Will (2020-07-31). "Windser - "July"". We All Want Someone To Shout For. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  17. ^ "Windser Releases Music Video for Debut Single "July"". V Magazine. October 14, 2020.
  18. ^ "WINDSER - July :". Indie Shuffle.
  19. ^ Lavin, Will (2021-10-29). "Macklemore reunites with Ryan Lewis on optimistic new single 'Next Year'". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  20. ^ Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Clip: Macklemore: Next Year ft. Windser - NBC.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via NBC.
  21. ^ Mamo, Heran (December 30, 2021). "Which 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' Performer Are You Most Excited to See? Vote!".
  22. ^ "Post Toasted - THE HARDEST CUT". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  23. ^ "Windser's Success Proves You Can Break an Artist on a Budget". How Music Charts. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  24. ^ "Live Recap: Alt-J with Portugal. The Man and Windser at Credit Union 1 Arena". ANCHR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  25. ^ Rider, Sean (2022-03-23). "alt-J & Portugal. The Man back-to-back in St. Louis". Top Shelf Music. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  26. ^ Forsgren, Mallory (2022-06-29). "Cannons at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City, OK". Loud Hailer Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  27. ^ https://www.aol.com/entertainment/macklemore-taps-windser-nostalgic-performance-093833533.html#!
  28. ^ Macklemore - Maniac (Live on KEXP). KEXP. 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ "Windser". Bright Antenna Records.
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