George Clanton

The producer George Clanton makes expansive electronic pop influenced by Eighties sounds. His big drum beats and vintage synth sounds are reminiscent of artists like John Maus, who take on new wave–like pop from a slightly distorted angle. But Clanton, who has worked in the dubious vaporwave meme-genre in the past, is more accessible and less afraid to go all the way into pop territory. His tracks are maximalist, exploding into colorful, exuberant climaxes. For someone who has lurked in some of the strangest corners of the Internet, Clanton makes songs that manage to be truly anthemic, something anyone can enjoy." - Village Voice, NYC Following three years of releasing music as the seminal vaporwave producer ESPRIT 空想, and vocal-driven pop artist Mirror Kisses, George Clanton has dropped the alter egos. Clanton’s latest work is built upon the foundation laid by those projects, but further pushes the sound of modern internet-bred genres by adding timeless pop hooks and structure. Following the release of his first LP "100% Electronica," the new project enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity thanks to endorsements from Gorilla Vs Bear​, FACT Mag​, SPIN​, and others. In 2016 George shared the stage with Charlie XCX​, Sophie​, and Teklife​ for the Gorilla Vs Bear SXSW Showcase at Hype Hotel; a performance Yahoo Music​ highlighted, calling George Clanton specifically “the best thing we saw at SXSW all week.