Disclosureis an Englishelectronic musicduo consisting of brothers Howard (born 11 May 1994) and Guy Lawrence (born 25 May 1991).[3]They grew up inReigate,Surrey.[4]Their debut studio album,Settle,released on 3 June 2013, byPMR Records,was nominated forBest Dance/Electronica Albumat the2014 Grammy Awards.They released a second studio album,Caracal,on 25 September 2015 which was also nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the2016 Grammy Awards.Their third studio album,Energy,was released on 28 August 2020, and was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the2021 Grammy Awards,alongside the fourth single from the album, "My High",which was nominated forBest Dance Recording.
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| Origin | Reigate,Surrey,England |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | disclosureofficial |
Early life
editDisclosure were born to professional musician parents. Their father played in rock bands, including 'No Angry Man' and 'The Look Book' alongside his brother and Guy's godfather, and is now a professional auctioneer,[5][6]whilst their mother, asession musician,fronted bands, toured on cruises, sang advert jingles, and was one of the first performers to entertain theBritish Armyafter their recapture of theFalkland Islands.[7][6]Guy started playing the drums at the age of three, and Howard started playing the bass at the age of eight. Both also learned to play the guitar and the piano and Howard to sing.
They both attendedReigate College.During this period, the boys studied music and music technology. By the age of 15, Howard listened mainly to funk, soul and maudlin singers, whilst Guy listened predominantly to hip hop, dubstep and was the drummer in an indie-style guitar band with school friends.[5]
Career
editWhilst Guy was attending Reigate College, he enjoyed studyingclassical music,especially the likes of Bach andClaude Debussy.[8]A teenage interest in the music and production techniques ofDetroit-based rapper and record producerJ Dilla,[6]led him throughhip hopto attendingdubstepgigs as a student; but he enjoyedhouse musicmore as a creation, and began studying it and introducing his brother to it.[8]Primarily influenced by artists includingJoy Orbison,James Blake,BurialandMount Kimbie,the brothers were led back in time toChicago house,Detroit techno,UK garageand2-step garage.[8]
2010–2011: Debut
editThe brothers started de-constructing and copying the music that Guy had heard at gigs in a room above their father's auction house,[5]and then making music in the same room in a style they refer to as "electronic house music with a pop structure",[5]uploading it toMyspace.This got them an early record deal, and a UK tour, mixing live music gigs with occasional DJ sets, where inManchester,they played a set beforeTodd Edwards,and gained after gig all-night conversation.[5]
The duo's first single, "Offline Dexterity" was released on 29 August 2010. They signed to the newPMRrecord label on its formation in January 2011,[9]and released their second single, "Carnival" / "I Love...That You Know" on 13 June 2011. This got them a management deal with Sam Evitt and Jack Street's Method Management whom they are still managed by.[6]
2012–2014: Commercial success andSettle
editDisclosure picked up their first significant national radio support upon the release of the"Tenderly" / "Flow"single in January 2012. The single led to significant interest in the subsequent June 2012 EP,The Face,released on Greco-Roman. The EP included the popular remix of "Running"byJessie Warea fellow PMR artist which charted in both theNetherlandsandBelgium,as well as becoming a fixture of the 2012 Festival Circuit and featuring on the annual edition ofAnnie Macpresents.
Through collaboration with other artists signed to Method Management,[6]the group had their first UK hit in October 2012 with "Latch",[10]co-written withJimmy Napesand featuring the vocals fromSam Smith,which peaked at number 11 in theUK Singles Chart.[6]
The group maintained their momentum into 2013 – they were voted into the BBC Radio 1xtra 'Hot Ten For 2013' and scored two consecutive top 10 hit singles in "White Noise"(number two) (withAlunaGeorge) and "You & Me"(number 10) (withEliza Doolittle). These three singles were collected on an EP,The Singles.[11]They released their debut studio album,Settle,byPMR Recordson 3 June 2013 and was met with commercial and critical success, debuting at number one on theUK Albums Chart,charting in many countries across Europe and Australia, and receiving four stars fromThe Guardianand a 9.1 score onPitchfork.[12][13]They performed twice atGlastonbury Festival 2013and appeared onLater... with Jools Holland.The album was nominated for aGrammy AwardforBest Dance Album.[14]
In 2013, Disclosure embarked on a worldwide tour of more than 40 European, American, and Canadian cities, including high-profile music festivals such as theCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,LollapaloozaMusic Festival in Chicago, andSasquatch! Music Festivalin Washington State.[15]The same year, they established the record label Method Records; its roster includes Friend Within,Karen Harding,Lxury, and Tourist. A sub label was introduced in February 2015, called Method White, releasing more underground tracks through it. The first release was "Wolfsbane" by Jonas Rathsman. Since then,M. J. Coleand Eats Everything have released tracks through the label.[16][17][18]Disclosure's song "When a Fire Starts to Burn" was used in the sixth episode of the first season ofThe 100.[19]
2015–2018:Caracaland hiatus
editFollowing the worldwide success of their debut studio album,Settleand a worldwide tour, the duo began working on their second studio album,Caracal,featuring vocals fromSam Smith,Lorde,Gregory Porter,Lion Babe,Kwabs,The Weeknd,Nao,Miguel,Jordan Rakeiand Brendan Reilly. The week of its release,Caracalearned the group their second consecutive number one album in the UK Albums Chart.
The music videos for official singles from the album published onYouTubeare interconnected and follow a story line, each newly released video furthering the plot. The videos follow a young woman in a sci-fi, dystopian world who is, for some unknown reason, being chased by the police.[20]
Three singles were released prior to the album: "Omen","Holding On"and"Jaded".Two promotional singles were also released:"Willing and Able"and"Hourglass".The album was released on 25 September 2015, by PMR Records andIsland Records.The album was also nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the2016 Grammy Awards.[21]
In February 2017, the duo announced they were to take a year's hiatus with the exception of "a few special things", including performances withBBC Radio 1inIbizaand the return of their festival Wildlife that summer.[22]
2018–present:Energy and Alchemy
editIn January 2018, the duo confirmed that they were in the process of recording their third studio album set for release in early 2020, with a single due in between late 2019 and early 2020. After a hiatus, Disclosure released a song in May 2018 called "Ultimatum" featuringFatoumata Diawara.[23]In August 2018, five new songs were released over a daily basis: "Moonlight", "Where Angels Fear to Tread", "Love Can Be So Hard", "Funky Sensation" and "Where You Come From".[24]In October 2019 Disclosure performed at theTrafalgar Squareleg ofExtinction Rebellion's "International Rebellion" protest. The singles, furthermore, announced their comeback into the studio and revealed that they had started to write and produce new material, which would eventually form their third studio album. On February 24, 2020, they released a new track titled "Ecstasy", followed by four tracks released on a daily basis: "Tondo", "Expressing What Matters", "Etran" and "Get Close". An EP titledEcstasy,which contained the five tracks, was released on February 28.[25]On the album's release date, Disclosure will have a specialMinecraftserver for The Energy Minecraft Experience. The music video ''My High'' featuringAminéandSlowthaiwas nominated for Best Editor at the Berlin Music Video Awards 2021. The editor of this music videos is Yorgos Lamprinos.[26]
On 12 July 2023, the duo announced their fourth studio album,Alchemy,which was released on 14 July.[27]
The duo headlinedPrimavera SoundinBarcelonaon 31 May 2024, where they performed their first live set since 2016.[28]
Discography
editAwards and nominations
editBerlin Music Video Awards
The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival and a networking event that puts the talents working behind the camera in the spotlight. The festival was founded in 2013 by a producer Aviel Silook. The event is filled with music video marathons, workshops, live performances and since 2016 also a fashion show. The Berlin Music Video Awards offers 14 different categories for the applicants and the winners of each category then compete for the Best Music Video.
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Director | "When a Fire Starts to Burn" | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Best Editor | "My High"(withAminéandSlowthai) | Nominated | [29] |
Brit Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best British Breakthrough Act | Disclosure | Nominated | [30] |
| British Group | Nominated | |||
| British Album of the Year | Settle | Nominated | ||
| British Single of the Year | "White Noise"(featuringAlunaGeorge) | Nominated |
Camerimage
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Music Video | "Grab Her!" | Nominated | [31] |
D&AD Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "My High"(withAminéandSlowthai) | Narrative | Wood Pencil | [32] |
| Direction | Graphite Pencil | |||
| Editing | Nominated |
European Border Breakers Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Album of the Year (UK) | Settle | Won |
European Festival Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Remixer of the Year | Disclosure | Nominated | [33] |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Dance/Electronica Album | Settle | Nominated | [34] |
| 2015 | Best Dance Recording | "F for You"(featuringMary J. Blige) | Nominated | [35] |
| 2016 | Best Dance/Electronica Album | Caracal | Nominated | [36] |
| 2019 | Best Dance Recording | "Ultimatum"(featuringFatoumata Diawara) | Nominated | [37] |
| 2020 | Record of the Year | "Talk"(Khalidfeaturing Disclosure) | Nominated | [38] |
| 2021 | Best Dance/Electronica Album | Energy | Nominated | [39] |
| Best Dance Recording | "My High"(featuringAminéandSlowthai) | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Best Dance/Electronic Recording | "Higher Than Ever Before" | Nominated | [40] |
| 2025 | Best Dance/Electronic Recording | "She's Gone, Dance On" | Nominated | [41] |
International Dance Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Breakthrough Artist (Group) | Disclosure | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Best Full Length Studio Recording | Settle | Nominated | |
| Best House/Garage/Deep House Track | "Latch"(featuringSam Smith) | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Video | Nominated | |||
| Best Featured Vocalist Performance | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | "F for You"(featuringMary J. Blige) | Nominated | ||
| Best House/Garage/Deep House Track | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | "Holding On"(featuringGregory Porter) | Nominated | ||
| Best Featured Vocalist Performance | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Video | Nominated | |||
| Best Artist (Group) | Disclosure | Nominated | ||
| Best Full Length Studio Recording | Caracal | Won |
Ivor Novello Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Most Performed Work | "Latch"(featuringSam Smith) | Nominated | [42] |
Libera Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Best Dance Record | DJ-Kicks: Disclosure | Nominated | [43] |
MOBO Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Male Act | Disclosure | Nominated | |
| Best Album | Settle | Nominated | ||
| Best Song | "White Noise"(featuringAlunaGeorge) | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards Japan
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Dance Video | "F for You"(featuringMary J. Blige) | Nominated | |
| 2016 | "Magnets"(featuringLorde) | Nominated |
MTVU Woodie Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Video Woodie | "Grab Her" | Nominated |
NME Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best British Band | Themselves | Nominated | |
| Best Track | "White Noise"(featuringAlunaGeorge) | Won |
Popjustice £20 Music Prize
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best British Pop Single | "White Noise"(featuringAlunaGeorge) | Nominated |
Rober Awards Music Poll
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Breakthrough Artist | Themselves | Nominated | |
| Best Dance Anthem | "When a Fire Starts to Burn" | Nominated |
UK Festival Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anthem of the Summer | "White Noise"(featuringAlunaGeorge) | Nominated |
UK Music Video Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Dance Video – Budget | "Control"(featuringRia Ritchie) | Nominated | [44] |
| 2014 | Best Visual Effects | "Grab Her" | Nominated | [45] |
| Best Dance Video – UK | Won | |||
| Best Music AD | Settle | Won | ||
| 2016 | Best Dance Video – UK | "Magnets"(featuringLorde) | Nominated | [46] |
| 2020 | Best Editing in a Video | "My High"(withAminéandSlowthai) | Nominated | [47] |
| Best Dance/Electronic Video – UK | Won | |||
| "Energy" | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Best R&B/Soul Video – UK | "Birthday" | Nominated | [48] |
| Best Production Design in a Video | Nominated |
World Music Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | World's Best Live Act | Themselves | Nominated | |
| World's Best Song | "White Noise"(featuringAlunaGeorge) | Nominated | ||
| "You & Me" | Nominated | |||
| World's Best Video | Nominated |
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