Disclosure (band)

Disclosure (band)
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Name	Disclosure
Caption	Guy and Howard Lawrence performing in 2014
Background	group_or_band
Origin	Reigate, Surrey, England
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Island Records, PMR Records, Universal Music Group
Associated acts	Sam Smith, Lorde, Jessie Ware, The Weeknd, Miguel

Disclosure (band) are an English electronic music duo from Reigate, Surrey, formed by brothers Guy Lawrence and Howard Lawrence. They rose to prominence in the early 2010s with a string of singles and remixes that bridged UK garage, house, and soul influences. The duo have collaborated with a wide range of artists and achieved chart success across the United Kingdom, United States, and international markets.

History

Guy and Howard Lawrence grew up in Reigate and began producing together in the late 2000s, initially sharing mixes and bootlegs across platforms associated with the UK electronic scene such as SoundCloud, YouTube, and local clubs in London. Early attention came after remixes for acts including Katy B, Eliza Doolittle, and Kelis circulated among DJs at venues like Fabric and radio shows on BBC Radio 1. Their debut EPs on PMR Records and singles such as "Latch" featuring Sam Smith propelled them into mainstream visibility, earning support from presenters on BBC Radio 1, Zane Lowe, and Pete Tong.

Their debut studio album, Settle (2013), consolidated collaborations with artists from the R&B and pop spheres and received critical acclaim and commercial success, charting in the UK Albums Chart and Billboard 200. Subsequent releases, including Caracal (2015) and Energy (2020), saw the duo expand production techniques and feature guests such as The Weeknd, Miguel, Kele, and Lorde. The brothers have navigated shifts in the global festival circuit, changes in record labels, and evolving electronic subgenres while maintaining a presence on major festival bills and award shortlists.

Musical style and influences

Their sound synthesizes elements from UK garage, 2-step garage, house, deep house, soul, and dance-pop. Production choices show an affinity for classic gear associated with electronic pioneers and scenes connected to labels like Defected Records and producers such as ? (note: contemporary peers include Jamie xx, Four Tet, Mura Masa, SBTRKT). Vocal collaborations evoke traditions from Motown-inspired soul through contemporary R&B and pop songwriting seen in work by Prince, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder—artists often cited in interviews and profiles. The duo's arrangements frequently employ shuffling percussion, staccato synth stabs, and filtered vocal chops reminiscent of the sampled aesthetics used by artists on Warp Records and Ninja Tune.

Members

- Guy Lawrence — production, programming, keyboards, DJing; associated with production techniques referenced in interviews alongside figures such as Mark Ronson and Calvin Harris. - Howard Lawrence — vocals, guitar, songwriting, production; collaborated vocally with artists like Sam Smith and Jessie Ware.

Both brothers have appeared as co-producers, songwriters, and remixers for a range of artists across labels including Island Records and Columbia Records.

Discography

Studio albums: - Settle (2013) — peaked on the UK Albums Chart - Caracal (2015) - Energy (2020)

Selected singles and notable collaborations: - "Latch" (featuring Sam Smith) - "White Noise" (with AlunaGeorge) - "Omen" (featuring Sam Smith) - "Magnets" (featuring Lorde) - "Nocturnal" (with The Weeknd)

They have released EPs on PMR Records and singles under Island Records, with numerous remixes for artists such as Florence and the Machine, Katy Perry, ? and tracks licensed for compilations by labels like Ministry of Sound.

Live performances and tours

The duo have performed at major festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Ultra Music Festival, and SXSW. They have headlined arenas and clubs across Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, sharing bills with acts like Calvin Harris, Daft Punk (through editorial comparisons), and The Chemical Brothers at curated stages. Live performances often blend DJ sets with live vocal and instrumental elements, accommodating festival production teams associated with promoters such as Live Nation and AEG Presents.

Awards and recognition

Disclosure have received nominations and awards from institutions including the BRIT Awards, the Grammy Awards, and multiple accolades from NME and DJ Mag. Settle was nominated for Mercury Prize-level critical discussions and the duo received Grammy nominations for their collaborations, affirming recognition from both Recording Academy and UK-based awarding bodies. They have been featured on year-end lists from publications such as The Guardian, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone.

Category:English electronic music duos Category:Sibling musical duos