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Leon Dufficy
Leon Dufficy is an Australian musician and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the London-based indie rock band Psychic Markers. Dufficy has also released solo material under the moniker Winter Drones and has played in various bands, including Still Corners, Hush Arbors, and My Sad Captains.
Early Life and Career
Leon Dufficy was born and raised in Australia, where he began his musical journey at a young age. His early influences spanned a variety of genres, shaping his distinctive sound as a guitarist and songwriter. After developing his craft in the Australian music scene, Dufficy relocated to London, where he became involved in several key musical projects.
Music Career
Psychic Markers
Dufficy is most widely recognized as a member of Psychic Markers, a London-based indie rock band known for their atmospheric sound and eclectic blend of rock, folk, and experimental music. He serves as the band's guitarist and songwriter, contributing to their unique sound and growing reputation within the indie music scene.
Winter Drones (Solo Project)
In addition to his work with Psychic Markers, Dufficy has released solo material under the name Winter Drones. His solo work explores a more ambient, introspective style, often incorporating elements of electronic music and minimalism. Winter Drones has received praise for its atmospheric soundscapes and emotionally resonant compositions.
Other Bands and Collaborations
Throughout his career, Dufficy has been involved in various other musical projects. He played with Still Corners, an indie-pop duo known for their dreamy, cinematic sound, as well as with Hush Arbors, a project blending folk, rock, and experimental elements. Dufficy has also performed with My Sad Captains, a London-based indie band with a reputation for their melodic, atmospheric music.
Musical Style and Influence
Leon Dufficy’s musical style is characterized by his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist and his ability to seamlessly blend various genres, from indie rock and folk to experimental and electronic music. As a guitarist, he is known for his atmospheric playing and the ability to create intricate textures within his music. His songwriting often explores themes of introspection, nature, and the human experience.
Dufficy has been influenced by a wide range of artists, from noise rock and folk musicians to avant-garde experimentalists, which is reflected in the diversity of his musical output.
Discography
With Psychic Markers
- Scrap Book No.1 (2014)
- Hardly Strangers (2018)
- Psychic Markers (2020)
- Blue Dreams Or Sucre De La Pasteque (2020)
As Winter Drones
- Blood In The Coffin (2010)
- Heavy Eyes (2014)
- Hearing Things (2024)
Other Contributions
- Still Corners – Creatures Of An Hour (2011)
- Hush Arbors – Hush Arbors (2008)
- Hush Arbors – Yankee Reality (2009)
- My Sad Captains – Sun Bridge (2017)
Personal Life
Leon Dufficy currently resides in London, where he continues to write, record, and perform music. Despite his collaborative efforts with other musicians, Dufficy is known for maintaining a relatively low profile in the public eye, focusing instead on his creative projects.
References
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https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12524-hush-arbors/
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13711-yankee-reality/
https://www.forcedexposure.com/Artists/WINTER.DRONES.html
https://www.stillcorners.com/copy-of-horses-at-night-1
https://www.clashmusic.com/features/psychic-markers-on-the-wonders-of-non-english-language-pop/
https://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/still_corners/
https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/11366/1/still-corners
https://drownedinsound.com/releases/18173/reviews/4147640
https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/husharbors
https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/stillcorners
https://bellaunion.ochre.store/artist/98541-my-sad-captains
https://www.soundohm.com/artist/winter-drones?layout=list&page=1
https://www.soundohm.com/product/blood-in-the-coffin
https://toutpartout.be/artist/psychic-markers/
https://www.instagram.com/psychicmarkers/
https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/music-1/talking-to-psychic-markers
https://echoesanddust.com/2020/06/psychic-markers-s-t/
https://www.loudandquiet.com/reviews/psychic-markers-hardly-strangers/
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/psychic-markers-brand-new-album-review/