Born in Brighton, England and now hailing from Western Canada, Grant Baldwin creates groove-based downtempo using subtle vocals and acoustics to create a vintage feel. Grant - "I just try to make something familiar but fresh, something I'd like to listen to."

Phontaine doesn't take a conventional approach to creating music; "I don't listen to music as most people do, I've always absorbed tones and timbres before notes and arrangement. I blend instruments, ambience and sounds and maintain the sonic quality of their era. I hope this brings a sense of nostalgia to the listener."

"It's electronic music for sure, but less abrasive than a lot of the stuff out there. I want it to sound as warm and authentic as possible, like vintage 70's electronic mixed with new modern tones."

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