Fennec (DJ)
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. Originally from Indiana, Fennec is based in Austin, Texas.[1]
Career
Fennec began releasing music in 2014, self-publishing early tracks and albums online.[2] Over time, his sound has incorporated more rhythmic, club-oriented structures, often sampling from a wide range of sources.[3]
In 2022, Fennec released A Couple of Good Days, an album characterized by upbeat tempos, layered percussion, and bright melodic samples. Pitchfork highlighted the album’s inventive use of samples and summery tone[4], while Resident Advisor praised its intricate layering and emotional depth.[5]
Fennec signed with the Swedish label Studio Barnhus in 2025 for the release of his EP Momentary Pleasure.[1]
Recognition
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
- Let Your Heart Break (2014)
- Beloved (2014)
- R.I.P. City (2015)
- Grief Stage Player (2016)
- This Place Was Once a Palace (2016)
- One Night Could Change Your Life (2017)
- Outlast EP (2017)
- So That I May See You Again (2018)
- Only In My Dreams (Original Soundtrack) (2019)
- free us of this feeling (2020)
- Finding Rest in a Weary World (2020)
- a couple of good days (2022)
- Nice Work Vol. 1 (2023)
- Nice Work Vol. 2 (2024)
- Nice Work Vol. 3 (2024)
- Momentary Pleasure (2025)
References
- ↑ Towers, Julian (2023-01-12). "Lifelong Student Fennec Finds a Home in House Music". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ "Fennec Bandcamp Page". Bandcamp. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ Smith, Thomas (14 July 2022). "Fennec Interview: A Couple of Good Days". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ Pearce, Sheldon (20 July 2022). "Fennec – A Couple of Good Days". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ "Fennec - a couple of good days · Album Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ Corcoran, Patrick (1 July 2022). "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
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