Electronic · US · Active since 2010

Vindata

Lush, soulful electronic music that balances rugged hip-hop rhythms with shimmering R&B textures. Perfect for golden hour drives and late-night city wandering.

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Vindata creates a sound that feels like a warm embrace from the future. It is electronic music with a human heart, blending the precision of modern synthesis with the organic soul of R&B and the rhythmic grit of underground hip-hop. Their tracks often feature soaring, crystalline synths that wash over the listener like a summer tide, anchored by percussion that feels both intricate and deeply grounded.

What truly sets them apart is their ability to maintain a sense of 'rugged' soulfulness within a polished digital framework. While many of their peers in the future bass or chillwave scenes lean into sugary aesthetics, Vindata retains a sophisticated edge through polyrhythmic drum patterns and a masterful use of vocal layering that treats the human voice as a primary melodic instrument. It is music that feels expensive and expansive, yet remains intimate.

For those new to their catalog, the 'Through Time and Space' EP is the definitive entry point, showcasing their knack for high-profile collaborations and vibrant, uplifting production. It captures that specific mid-2010s OWSLA energy while remaining timelessly soulful. Whether you are looking for a soundtrack for a sunset drive or a sophisticated backdrop for a late-night gathering, their music provides a perfect balance of energy and serenity.

Branden Ratcliff, also known as Vindata is a producer/DJ based in Los Angeles. The project was formerly a duo with Jared Poythress. In March 2017, they were featured on Rolling Stone's list of 10 New Artists You Need to Know Now. They gained recognition with a single featuring Kenzie May, "All I Really Need." Shortly after, Skrillex signed them to a record deal at Owsla where they released Through Time and Space featuring Kenzie May again as well as Anderson .Paak, Chuck Ellis and Kaleena Zanders and Mack. Their first official artistic collaboration with Skrillex came in August 2017 with the "uplifting, vibrant", "Favor."
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