User:Chaseduddy/sandbox

Chase Duddy (born October 1, 1984) is a record-producer, song-writer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California. He is most known for being one-half of the band XYLØ, and working with artists such as The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Chase was formerly one-half of indie-alt-pop duo XYLØ which signed to Sony Disruptor Records in 2015. As a band, XYLØ has amassed over 100 million streams online and received praises by The Guardian, Complex, LA Weekly, and Zane Lowe as one of the most exciting bands of 2016, selling out their first headline shows in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. In 2016, XYLØ released their debut EP, embarked on national tours, performed at countless festivals, accumulated millions of streams and earned a platinum plaque for their collaboration with The Chainsmokers for their song, "Setting Fires" (by The Chainsmokers featuring XYLØ). XYLØ's music has been licensed on TV for networks such as Apple, The CW, CBS, VH1, MTV, and more. In 2017, Chase Duddy and his sister mutually parted ways allowing Chase to pursue is own endeavors.

As a composer, Chase has worked extensively in the advertisement and TV space, with clients such as Apple, Adidas, Pacsun (Kendall and Kylie Jenner), DKNY, Rachel Roy, and more.

In 2018, Duddy launched Wasabi Analogi Records signing his first artist, Jordan Tariff. His inspiration behind Wasabi is to create a healthy, artist-friendly space to incubate talent and shift the traditional dynamic between artist and label.