John James Renfrow- Exclusive Interview

Emme Lentino chats with indie producer/songwriter, John James Renfrow in an exclusive Heart of Indie Radio interview: John James Renfrow (born April 27, 1987), is a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter from Bloomington, Indiana. An artist with credits in the Pop/Electronic music genre, he is noted primarily for his behind the scenes work as a songwriter and producer. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, John discovered his love for music at an early age. His fascination with sound started with a keyboard his Dad gave to the family on Christmas. He immediately started trying to learn the programmed songs by ear. John’s Dad introduced him to the guitar, encouraging him to master the instrument on his own. Guitarists like Joe Walsh, David Gilmour, and Carlos Santana were among his biggest influences, inspiring him to create his own unique style. In his teen years, he learned bass, drums, and the basics of production. When he was 23, John had his first hit single with a song he wrote with a friend, Ilana  called "Save You." It was the Song of the Week 2 weeks in a row on Armin  van Buuren's radio show, A State of Trance. She found the original  lyrics in one of his songbooks. It was later remixed by numerous DJs,  and ended up on a number of compilations. John’s songwriting ability eventually garnered the interest of international artists and producers, and his collaborations gained the support of renowned DJs such as Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, and Andy Moor. Releases on Tiesto’s Black Hole Recordings raised his profile, and his productions with artist/producer Brian Laruso earned the support of Roger Shah, who prominently featured them on his Magic Island compilations. John has worked with the Special Needs population in various capacities over the last 15 years. He's held positions in public education, private organizations, and have volunteered my services on many occasions to children and adults with cognitive and physical limitations.