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Jordan Andrew Topf (born October 5, 1990),[1] known professionally as Windser, is an American singer-songwriter and producer from Santa Cruz, California.[2] He is best known for his emotive, indie-rock sound and collaborations with artists such as Macklemore.[3]

Early life and education

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Topf grew up in Santa Cruz, California, where he picked up the guitar at the age of eight after his father introduced him to a tape of Jimi Hendrix.[4] Topf later moved to New York City to study music production at The City College of New York.[5] During this time, he formed the band Mainland and recorded their first demos in the college's studios.[6]

Career

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Mainland

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In 2013, Topf recorded the Shiner (EP) with Jim Eno of Spoon,[7] leading Mainland to sign with 300 Entertainment.[8] The band recorded at Sound City Studios and released the Outcast (EP), followed by several singles and EPs.[9] Mainland disbanded in 2019,[10] prompting Topf to focus on songwriting and production.

Solo as Windser

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During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Topf retreated to a cabin in Northern California, where he began recording songs for his solo project under the moniker Windser.[11][12] His debut single, "July", was released on July 31, 2020.[3][13]

Topf gained further attention through his collaboration with Macklemore on the 2021 single, "Next Year", after Macklemore heard a vocal demo.[14] The two performed the track, along with Ryan Lewis, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[15] as well as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.[16][unreliable source]

Notable releases

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Following his collaboration with Macklemore, Topf released his next single, "Memory", produced by Jackson Phillips (Day Wave). The song, written about the loss of a childhood friend, received regular airplay on SiriusXM's Alt Nation.[17] The track went on to spend eleven consecutive weeks (and twelve in total) on that chart, ultimately peaking at No. 5 and subsequently peaked at No. 33 on Alternative Radio.[18] Topf followed the success of "Memory" with tours supporting Alt-J,[19] Portugal. The Man,[20] and Cannons.[21]

In 2022, Topf collaborated again with Macklemore on the single, "Maniac", from Macklemore's third solo album Ben. The duo performed the track on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[22][unreliable source] KEXP,[23] and at Fenway Park and BMO Stadium.[citation needed]

On October 28, 2022, he released his debut EP, Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea, via Bright Antenna Records.[24]

Discography

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EPs

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with Mainland

  • Shiner (2014)
  • Outcast (2015)
  • Villains (2018)

(solo)

  • Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea (2022)

Singles

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  • "July" (2020)
  • "Memory" (2021)

(with Macklemore

References

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  1. ^ https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/discovery-mainland[non-primary source needed]{{dead link date=November 2024}}
  2. ^ Baine, Wallace (2023-01-26). "'I like to think I've bottled that feeling': Windser set for Santa Cruz return with Catalyst gig". Lookout Santa Cruz. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  3. ^ a b Zemler, Emily (2022-09-08). "Macklemore Taps Windser for Nostalgic Performance of 'Maniac' on 'Kimmel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ^ https://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/windser-trouble-in-paradise[unreliable source?]
  5. ^ "SAC Alum Jordan Topf (Windser) Featured in Macklemore's "Next Year" – Sonic Arts Center". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  6. ^ "Discovery: Mainland". Interview Magazine. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. ^ "Listen: Mainland's punchy new track "Shiner"". 2014-01-31. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  8. ^ Williams, Nick (2015-12-03). "NYC Indie-Pop Rockers Mainland Stream 'Outcast' EP: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  9. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/mainland-new-song-hometown-8099815/
  10. ^ https://x.com/mainland/status/1528118052935507968
  11. ^ Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina (2023-01-19). "Singer-songwriter Windser makes music to help others". Pasadena Weekly. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  12. ^ Oliver, Will (2020-07-31). "Windser - "July"". We All Want Someone To Shout For. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  13. ^ https://vmagazine.com/article/windser-releases-music-video-for-debut-single-july/
  14. ^ Lavin, Will (2021-10-29). "Macklemore reunites with Ryan Lewis on optimistic new single 'Next Year'". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  15. ^ Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Clip: Macklemore: Next Year ft. Windser - NBC.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via NBC.
  16. ^ xxxhs (2022-01-01). Macklemore feat. Windser Performs 'Next Year' on New Year's Rockin' Eve 2022. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "Post Toasted - THE HARDEST CUT". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  18. ^ "Windser's Success Proves You Can Break an Artist on a Budget". How Music Charts. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  19. ^ "Live Recap: Alt-J with Portugal. The Man and Windser at Credit Union 1 Arena". ANCHR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  20. ^ Rider, Sean (2022-03-23). "alt-J & Portugal. The Man back-to-back in St. Louis". Top Shelf Music. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  21. ^ Forsgren, Mallory (2022-06-29). "Cannons at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City, OK". Loud Hailer Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  22. ^ "Macklemore Taps Windser for Nostalgic Performance of 'Maniac' on 'Kimmel'". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  23. ^ Macklemore - Maniac (Live on KEXP). KEXP. 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2024-11-29 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ Windser - Where The Redwoods Meet The Sea, 2022, retrieved 2024-11-29[unreliable source?]
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