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Sound splashes across songs much like paint on a canvas. Melodies manifest in different shades with their own textures and nuances. BUNT. employs a vibrant sonic spectrum in his music. The German artist, producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist utilizes various elements to enrich each and every track with a pop of color befitting of his moniker — which translates to "Colorful" in English. After making a global impact with north of 250 million + streams and counting, he channels this spirit on a series of 2023 singles and his forthcoming project. "My music is a variety of different genres and instruments blending together like colors do," he exclaims. "I have an LED sign in my studio that says, 'Melodies First.' I'm super melody-driven, and it's the most important part for me. If your lyrics are in English, German, or Spanish, somebody might not understand them. Melodies don't speak a specific language; they're universal." Growing up in Stuttgart, he instantly gravitated to music as a kid. As if predestining BUNT.'s path, his father actually met his mother at a club where he worked as a DJ on the weekends after emigrating to Germany from Turkey. At 15-years-old, BUNT.'s older brother introduced him to Swedish House Mafia via the video for their smash "One." Inspired further by Avicii, Of Monsters & Men, Mumford & Sons, M83, MGMT, and The Naked and Famous, he broke out his laptop, downloaded a production program, and spent "25/7 nonstop" on writing and recording. Early uploads caught the attention of tastemaker German label Kontor, and he inked his first deal at 18-years-old. He gained traction with tracks such as "Journey" and "Harmonica" which have now racked up 25 million streams.
