Oneohtrix Point Never

Daniel Lopatin, known as Oneohtrix Point Never (OPN), is an acclaimed experimental electronic music producer, composer, singer, and songwriter, recognized for his innovative approach to sound and extensive collaborations across music and film. After releasing his debut album ‘Betrayed in the Octagon’ in 2007, Oneohtrix Point Never (Daniel Lopatin) quickly established himself as a pioneering experimental electronic music producer, composer, and songwriter. His early OPN recordings, characterized by a unique blend of 1970s and 80s arpeggiated synthesizer music, new-age tropes, and contemporary noise, culminated in the critically acclaimed 2009 compilation Rifts, which The Wire magazine named the second-best album of 2009. A pivotal moment followed in 2010 with the release of the pseudonymous cassette Chuck Person’s Eccojams Vol.

Expanding his touring presence, he supported Nine Inch Nails on tour in 2014. Oneohtrix Point Never further cemented his reputation in film, notably winning the Soundtrack Award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for his score for the Safdie Brothers’ Good Time. He continued his acclaimed work with the Safdie Brothers, composing the score for their 2019 film Uncut Gems. Oneohtrix Point Never has become a highly sought-after producer and composer, contributing to projects for a diverse range of artists including FKA Twigs, James Blake, Moses Sumney, and David Byrne.

His ongoing collaboration with The Weeknd is set to continue with a production role on the upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025). As Oneohtrix Point Never, Daniel Lopatin consistently explores and challenges musical conventions, maintaining his position as a significant figure in contemporary music and film scoring.