Simon Raymonde

Simon Raymonde

Simon Raymonde (born Simon Philip Raymonde, 3 April 1962, in Tottenham, London) is an English musician and record producer. He is the son of arranger and composer Ivor Raymonde.

Career

In 1984, Raymonde joined became bassist of Cocteau Twins, filling the void left by the departed Will Heggie. He remained in the band until its dissolution in 1997.
Raymonde's debut solo album, "Blame Someone Else", was released in 1997, and featured contributions from both Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins.
Raymonde runs the Bella Union record label, and has signed such previously unknown acts as The Dears, Laura Veirs, and Explosions in the Sky, Fionn Regan, Howling Bells, Midlake, and Stephanie Dosen. He has also acted as producer on many records, including Clearlake's "Cedars", James Yorkston's "Moving Up Country", The Duke Spirit's "Cuts Across The Land" and The Open's "Silent Hours". He also worked on the Fionn Regan album "The End of History", which was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize. His more recent output includes work with Howling Bells, Helene, Archie Bronson Outfit and Stephanie Dosen, and in 2007 he made an appearance in the documentary film "".

olo discography

Albums

* "Blame Someone Else" (1997)

External links

* [http://www.simonraymonde.com simonraymonde.com Official Website]


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