KC Lights

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. 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.
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