Lnrdcroy

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Lnrdcroy
Birth nameLeon Campbell
BornVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresTechno, IDM, Breakbeat
Instrument(s)Drum machine, synthesizer, sampler, computer
Discographyhttps://www.discogs.com/artist/3722482-Lnrdcroy
Years activemid 2000s–present
Labels1080p, Firecracker Recordings, Forbidden Planet, Mood Hut, Clone
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/lnrdcroy/

Leon Campbell, known professionally as Lnrdcroy, is a Canadian electronic music producer. Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia,[1] his music is known for ethereal & nostalgic[2][3] synthesizer sounds and emotive, euphoric melodies.[2] Orbital, Aphex Twin and Underworld have been mentioned as formative musical inspirations.[1][4]

Career

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Campbell began producing music in the early 2000s.[4]

He released his debut album Much Less Normal in 2014,[5] first on Canadian record label 1080p as a cassette edition,[6] followed by a double album vinyl & CD re-release on Scottish label Firecracker Recordings in 2015.[7][8] The album garnered critical acclaim,[1][8][9][10] being featured in The Guardian's best electronic music of 2014 list,[11] and has since been regarded as a seminal example of the outsider house genre.[12]

2014 saw the release of a split EP with Canadian electronic musician Boreal on Forbidden Planet records[13] titled FP-003, followed by another split release, L.P.C.001, with American electronic musician Solpara on Forbidden Planet sub-label L.P.C.[14]

In 2015, a 3-track 7" record, UNTHANK008, was released through Firecracker Recordings sub-label Unthank,[15] followed by the 12" vinyl Ooze City on Canadian label Mood Hut in 2016.[16]

In 2024, a 4-track EP titled Contact-E was announced via Clone Records, to be released on Clone sub-label Repetitive Rhythm Research.[17]

Lnrdcroy has performed live[18][19][20][21] alongside artists such as Bochum Welt, Helena Hauff, and Oneohtrix Point Never.[19][18]

Personal Life

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Campbell has been referred to as "reclusive".[16]

Discography

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Albums:

  • Much Less Normal (cassette, 1080p; 2x12" vinyl & CD, Firecracker 2014)

EPs:

  • FP-003 (split EP with artist Boreal) (12" vinyl, Forbidden Planet, 2014)
  • L.P.C.001 (split EP with artist Solpara) (12" vinyl, L.P.C., 2014)
  • UNTHANK008 (7" vinyl, Firecracker Recordings, 2015)
  • Ooze City (12" vinyl, Mood Hut, 2016)
  • Contact-E (12" vinyl, Clone / Repetitive Rhythm Research, 2024)[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lnrdcroy Interview". Juno Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  2. ^ a b "LNRDCROY". CiTR. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  3. ^ Ravens, Chal (2014-08-01). "High-Resolution Five: The best of 1080p so far, as introduced by the label boss - Page 4 of 6". Fact Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  4. ^ a b "Esencia 059 – Lnrdcroy – discoesencia.com" (in Mexican Spanish). 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  5. ^ "LNRDCROY - Much Less Normal | Releases | Discogs". Discogs. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  6. ^ "LNRDCROY | Exclaim!". LNRDCROY | Exclaim!. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  7. ^ Fact (2014-11-05). "Lnrdcroy's stunning Much Less Normal cassette gets a vinyl pressing from Firecracker". Fact Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  8. ^ a b "Lnrdcroy - Much Less Normal · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  9. ^ "Review: LNRDCROY - Much Less Normal". Juno Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  10. ^ "2010-19: Albums Of The Decade · Feature ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  11. ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2015-01-01). "The playlist: the best electronic music of 2014 with Joey Anderson, Miss Modular and more". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  12. ^ SeventhQueen (2020-01-29). "Evolution of Outsider House". Recording Arts Canada. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  13. ^ Geoghegan, Robbie (2014-04-09). "Boreal & Lnrdcroy :: FP-003 (Forbidden Planet)". Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  14. ^ "Lnrdcroy - Thetis NNW, by SOLPARA / LNRDCROY". L.P.C. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  15. ^ Rubadub. "Lnrdcroy - UNTHANK 8". Rubadub. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  16. ^ a b "Lnrdcroy - Ooze City · Single Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  17. ^ a b "Lnrdcroy - Contact-E (EP) - CLONE.NL". clone.nl. 6 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  18. ^ a b Donaldson, Jay (2014-09-16). "Five Artists Not to Miss at Vancouver's New Forms Festival". XLR8R. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  19. ^ a b "New Forms Festival 14 at Science World, Vancouver (2014) ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  20. ^ "SFV Acid · Lnrdcroy · Florist at TBA - Vancouver, Vancouver (2015) ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  21. ^ "Lnrdcroy · Past Events · Artist ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-07.