Sunglasses Kid (GB)

Artist
Sunglasses Kid is a British music producer who takes you out of the daily grind and into a world of pure nostalgia. His music is a mix of vocal driven pop and romantic electronic instrumentals, influenced by the movies and fashion of the late 80s and early 90s. In 2015, EDM Sauce included Sunglasses Kid in 25 EDM artists that bring back the 80s saying, "Sunglasses Kid has a huge passion for eighties culture and the music matches the obsession. There’s plenty of innocent vibes and feel-good synthpop that will keep you coming back for more." In 2013 Sunglasses Kid released his debut EP, "Unpredictable". It received glowing reviews from Earmilk and Electronic Rumors and quickly got the attention and respect of the underground synthwave scene. Portals music describes Sunglasses Kid as an "80s cinematic pop mason with a handful of stunning instrumentals". His first album Graduation, will be released in Summer 2016. It features a massive mix of artists including rapper Atheist from House Of Lewis, pop band Goldman, singer-songwriters I Am Harlequin, Miranda Carey, JJ Mist and SJBRAVO, as well as collaborations with some of the biggest names in the underground synthwave scene - Phaserland and D/A/D. Sunglasses Kid has slowly built a dedicated online following, with fans often describing his music as the soundtrack to their lives. His message of positivity, youth and nostalgia, has resonated with people of all ages and backgrounds, with fans in over 50 countries - from America to Thailand, Italy to to India.
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    2016