KC Lights

Not to be confused with KC HiLiTES, a manufacturer of off-road lighting.

KC Lights (real name Kerr Slaven born 23 November 1991) is a Scottish DJ, record producer and songwriter.

History

Slaven grew up on the Isle of Bute and attended secondary school in Rothesay. According to Slaven, he initially listened to a mixture of jazz and indie rock, but developed a love for dance music during a trip to Ibiza when he was 17.[1] He subsequently studied music at the University of Aberdeen, where he found an interest in composing dance music.[2]

In 2012, Slaven was signed to Hervé's label Cheap Thrills.[3] Slaven started releasing on the label Toolroom in 2019.[4]

Influences

Slaven cites Jimi Hendrix as an influence growing up, stating "the way he played the guitar like it was connected to his body and mind I found totally mesmerising". When discovering electronic music, Slaven took inspiration from Boys Noize, The Chemical Brothers, and Daft Punk.[5]

Discography

Singles

  • "Girl"[4]
  • "Luna"[6]
  • "Cold Light" (with Leo Stannard)[7]
  • "Share a Little Love" (with Lowes)[8][9]
  • "Better Times" (with Låpsley)[10]

References

  1. ^ Kapoor, Keshav (26 July 2013). "KC Lights: Watch this space". Guestlist. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ Burns, Alex (4 May 2021). "KC Lights puts his fans in a spin". The Herald. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  3. ^ Keith, James (11 July 2016). "Premiere: KC Lights Crafts A Bouncy House Remix From Martin Solveig And Tkay Maidza's "Do It Right"". Complex. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b Tryon, Oliver (9 August 2020). "KC Lights Shines With Uplifting Summer Anthem 'Girl'". Cultr. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  5. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (18 April 2021). "T.H.E Interview – KC Lights". T.H.E. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  6. ^ "KC Lights Debuts "Luna" to Preview the Release of Big Beat Ignition: SPACE". The Nocturnal Times. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  7. ^ "KC Lights Featuring Leo Stannard - Cold Light". Horizons Music. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  8. ^ Djebarri, Lynda (5 August 2021). "KC Lights Teams Up With LOWES On New Hit 'Share A Little Love'". UFO Network. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  9. ^ Tryon, Oliver (30 July 2021). "New Dance Sounds: Don Diablo & Galantis, KC Lights, FISHER + More". Cultr. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  10. ^ Cartel, Groove (10 June 2023). "KC Lights and Låpsley team up for 'Better Times'". The Groove Cartel. Retrieved 7 July 2023.