Summary
April + VISTA is a music duo made up of vocalist April George and producer Matthew "VISTA" Thompson. They formed in 2014 after meeting through mutual friends, and they create music by blending different styles, influenced by various artists. Their creative process combines electronic, classical, hip-hop, and ambient sounds.
Key Facts
- April + VISTA officially became a duo in 2014.
- The duo began after April George reached out to Matthew Thompson through SoundCloud.
- They first met at a café in Washington, D.C., bonding over shared music influences.
- Their first EP, "Lanterns," was released in 2015.
- Their breakout EP "You Are Here" came out in 2018, helping them gain recognition.
- April and Matthew are influenced by artists like Flying Lotus and Massive Attack.
- They enjoy collecting vinyl records, which influences their music style.
- Their music mixes different genres without focusing on one specific category.
