Bucks Music Group sign Wonky Logic to exclusive songwriting agreement

19 December 2023 - Press release

Dwayne Kilvington is a producer, writer and multi-instrumentalist with a long list of collaborations alongside his own projects.

 

Bucks Music Group has signed Wonky Logic, professionally known as Dwayne Kilvington, to an exclusive worldwide songwriting agreement.

Raised on a council estate in Leeds, Kilvington is a producer, writer and multi-instrumentalist who started to make beats at the age of 11 on his mum's computer after attending a youth group at Armley's Interplay Theatre. 

He went on to attend Leeds College of Music where he developed his jazz musicianship, regularly playing with the likes of Luke Wynter (Nubyian Twist), Geordan Reid Campbell (GEO) and Klezmer band Tantz. 

After moving to London, he became a founding member and bass player of the band Steam Down in 2017, making significant waves in the UK jazz scene. 

He has toured extensively with many projects and collaborations in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia, with artists such as Nightmares On Wax, Eddie Chacon (Musical Director), John Carrol Kirby, Nubya Garcia, Theon Cross, Wiyaala, Afla Sakey and K.O.G. He also connected with veteran producer I.G Culture (Co-op) after playing keyboard for a show for I.G's collective Selectors Assemble. They have since collaborated on an album called Earthbound by LSCM, with Kilvington being the musical director.

Kilvington’s current writing and producing projects include Nadeem Din-Gabisi, Brother Portrait, a duo album with Chiminyo and a project with long time collaborator Edward Hick (Sons Of Kemet). He is also currently writing and performing with Nala Sinephro (Warp Records) with synth bass, afrofuturist band ONIPA, and has recently played on Emma Jean Thackray's project, Um-Yang, alongside Soweto Kinch.

After releasing his EP Mindmarkets in 2012 as Wonky Logic, Kilvington spent his time producing multiple remixes for artists such as Nubiyan Twist, Kefaya, Bryony Jarmon-Pinto, Afriquoi, Mansion Of Snakes, Elheist and Me And My Friends. 

He released his debut Wonky Logic album, 0113, in July 2020.

Kilvington has also written and produced songs for Celeste, Onipa, Ego Ella May, Alexander London, Tess Hirst, Chimimyo and Mo Kolours, and is an integral part and touring member of Edward Hick’s Nok Cultural Ensemble. He has also featured as a bass player and writer on Sampa The Great's album The Return.

Kilvington has also composed music for film, TV and advertising, including a documentary on British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, and online campaigns for Red Bull and IBM.

Kilvington said: “I'm genuinely buzzing about signing a publishing deal with Bucks Music Group! I can't wait to get stuck in and start working with all of the amazing people on the team. I'm especially excited about working closely with Rhiannon. Her warmth and professionalism fill me with confidence and I'm eagerly anticipating what we can achieve together.”

Bucks Music Group A&R Rhiannon Bramley said: ‘’We’re super excited to be working with Dwayne at Bucks. His musicianship is off the charts and is an integral part of a scene I’ve been championing for years - one that is finally starting to make its way to the forefront. Dwayne brings his own unique sound to the party – his production is incredibly vibrant and skilful and, as a multi-instrumentalist, MD and songwriter, I’m keen to get to work and help his artistry develop alongside other artists.’’

Bucks Music Group is one of the UK’s leading and longest running international, independent, family-owned music publishers. It has a rich musical heritage, having been responsible for launching and developing the careers of music legends including David Bowie, TRex, The Move, Black Sabbath and Procol Harum. Its active A&R department continues to discover and develop new song writing talent.

Bucks’ catalogue includes works written by David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Procol Harum, DJ Fresh, James Blunt, Professor Green, Rudimental, Beyonce, CAN, Pete Doherty, Roni Size & Reprazent, David Arnold, Sacha Skarbek, Troy Miller, Seton Daunt, Ash Howes, James Dring, Watch The Ride, Ivory Layne, Erland Cooper, Emma Blackery, The Heavytrackerz, LIFE, Brooke Bentham, Gold Spectacles, Johnny Madden, Jamie McCool, and more.

Label publishing partners include: Heavenly, Nude, Full Time Hobby, Brownswood, Rekids, Arts & Crafts and No Hats No Hoods.