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Fennec is an American electronic music producer and DJ known for his sample-driven house music that incorporates elements of funk, disco, and hip-hop.[1] Active since 2014, he has released several albums and EPs, including A Couple of Good Days (2022) and Momentary Pleasure (2025), which have received critical recognition for their inventive use of samples and melodic textures.[2] Originally from Indiana, Fennec is based in Austin, Texas.[3]
Career
editFennec began releasing music in 2014, self-publishing early tracks and albums online.[4] His early works, including Grief Stage Player (2016), showcased a minimalist production style with introspective themes.[4] Over time, his sound incorporated more rhythmic, club-oriented structures, often sampling from a wide range of sources.[1]
In 2022, he released A Couple of Good Days, an album characterized by upbeat tempos, layered percussion, and bright melodic samples.[2] The record received favorable reviews, with critics highlighting its summery tone and inventive use of source material.[2]
Fennec signed with the Swedish label Studio Barnhus in 2025 for the release of his EP Momentary Pleasure, which featured four tracks reflecting his evolving production style.[5][4]
Musical style
editFennec's music is rooted in house but frequently incorporates elements from funk, soul, and hip-hop.[1] His production is notable for extensive sampling, re-contextualizing older recordings into dancefloor-ready arrangements.[2]
Recognition
editIn 2022, Fennec's 2020 track "Boy-U" was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time, joining a list that spans five decades of dance music innovation. "Boy-U" was praised as a standout in contemporary house and electronic music, cementing Fennec's reputation in the global dance community.[6]
Discography
edit- Let Your Heart Break[7] (2014)
- Beloved[8] (2014)
- R.I.P. City[9] (2015)
- Grief Stage Player[10] (2016)
- This Place Was Once a Palace[11] (2016)
- One Night Could Change Your Life[12] (2017)
- Outlast EP[13] (2017)
- So That I May See You Again[14] (2018)
- Only In My Dreams (Original Soundtrack)[15] (2019)
- free us of this feeling[16] (2020)
- Finding Rest in a Weary World[17] (2020)
- a couple of good days[18] (2022)
- Nice Work Vol. 1[19] (2023)
- Nice Work Vol. 2[20] (2024)
- Nice Work Vol. 3[21] (2024)
- Momentary Pleasure[22] (2025)
Category:American DJs Category:American house musicians Category:Electronic dance music DJs Category:Musicians from Indianapolis Category:Musicians from Austin, Texas Category:Living people
References
edit- ^ a b c Smith, Thomas (14 July 2022). "Fennec Interview: A Couple of Good Days". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d Pearce, Sheldon (20 July 2022). "Fennec – A Couple of Good Days". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Fennec Artist Profile". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Fennec Bandcamp Page". Bandcamp. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Momentary Pleasure EP". Studio Barnhus / Forced Exposure. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Corcoran, Patrick (1 July 2022). "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Let Your Heart Break, by Fennec".
- ^ "Beloved, by Fennec".
- ^ "R.I.P. City, by Fennec".
- ^ "Grief Stage Player, by Fennec".
- ^ "This Place Was Once a Palace, by Fennec".
- ^ "One Night Could Change Your Life, by Fennec".
- ^ "Outlast EP, by Fennec".
- ^ "So That I May See You Again, by Fennec".
- ^ "Only in My Dreams (Original Soundtrack), by Fennec".
- ^ "Free us of this feeling, by Fennec".
- ^ "Finding Rest in a Weary World, by Fennec".
- ^ "A couple of good days, by Fennec".
- ^ "Nice Work Vol. 1".
- ^ "Nice Work Vol. 2".
- ^ "Nice Work Vol. 3".
- ^ "Momentary Pleasure, by Fennec".