Danyew

Phil Danyew
Birth name Phillip Bruce Danyew
Born (1986-10-31) October 31, 1986
Orange County, California
Origin San Diego, California
Genres indie, rock, pop electronica
Occupation(s) Producer, Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instruments Vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, percussion, piano
Years active 2006–present
Labels EMI/Sparrow
Associated acts Foster the People, Banks, Halfnoise

Phillip Bruce Danyew (born October 31, 1986) is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. He released two extended plays in 2009, Danyew and Wake Up, with EMI/Sparrow Records. He is currently a touring member of Foster the People.

Early life

Danyew was born as Phillip Bruce Danyew,[1] on October 31, 1986 in Orange County, California,[2] whose father, Gregory Bruce Danyew, is a painter and musician, and whose mother, Julie I. Danyew (née, Barnes) is also a musician. He has a twin sister, Rachael Marie Danyew.[3][4] Danyew started his songwriting career, while he was in the seventh grade.[4] His family brought him up in the Calvary Chapel movement, where they went to establish churches in England, Hungary, and Russia.[4]

Music career

He started his music career in 2006, yet his first extended play, The EP, was not independently released until February 17, 2009.[5] His next two extended plays were released by Sparrow Records, Danyew, on April 21, 2009,[6][7][8] while, Wake Up, was released on November 17, 2009.[9][10] He ended his solo recording career, after those extended plays were released, and joined, a band, Hitpoints, in 2011.[5] He is also a touring member of the band, Foster the People.

Discography

EPs[5]
  • The EP (February 17, 2009, Independent)[5]
  • Danyew (April 21, 2009, Sparrow)[5]
  • Wake Up (November 17, 2009, Sparrow)[5]

References

  1. ↑ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "TURNSTILE Work ID No. 505926814 ISWC No. T9019921596". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2015. Work ID No. 505926814 ISWC No. T9019921596
  2. ↑ California Birth Index. "Phillip Bruce Danyew, Born 10/31/1986 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ California Birth Index. "Rachael Marie Danyew, Born 10/31/1986 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Cummings, Tony (September 13, 2009). "Danyew: A Californian songsmith striving to inspire creativity". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jesus Freak Hideout. "Danyew". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ Rose, Jen (April 18, 2009). "Danyew, "Danyew EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ Rimmer, Mike (June 16, 2009). "Review: Danyew – Danyew". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ Johnson, Jared. "Danyew – Danyew". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ Gelwicks, Roger (December 26, 2009). "Danyew, "Wake Up EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ Winberg, Pär. "Danyew – Wake Up - EP". Melodic. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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