Listen: not dvr – darkroom

2023 has been a transformative year for the young artist and producer, not dvr, who recently moved to London from his hometown of North Berwick in Scotland. This year, he has released the acclaimed single ’emptyhouse’, follow-up ‘prettynames’ and stripped-back ‘wishuwerehere’. not dvr returns to release the next chapter in his coming-of-age story with a new single, ‘darkroom’. Drawing inspiration from a film of captured memories in his new city, ‘darkroom’ offers an uplifting blend of lo-fi acoustic productions,...

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Listen: not dvr – prettynames

19-year-old Dillon Van Rensburg aka artist and producer not dvr returns with ‘prettynames’, the second release this year via XL / Remote Control. ‘prettynames’ is another display of raw vulnerability from not dvr who documents the ups and downs of teenage life via his wry lyricism, unique productions, and infectious guitar hooks; a charismatic style that has seen him accumulate a committed global fanbase. With an update to his artist moniker and a recent move to...

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Listen: not dvr – emptyhouse

2023 is set to be a transformative year for 18-year-old Dillon Van Rensburg aka singer-songwriter and producer not dvr. Following an update to his artist moniker and on the verge of a move to London from his North Berwick hometown, not dvr returns to release his first new music in over a year. Recorded in his bedroom studio, ’emptyhouse’ is a pitch-perfect example of the kind of raw, intimate song-writing and production that’s seen not dvr build a...

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