DCF aka Prince Caspian
“Pop Songs”, upcoming EP release from Toronto’s own DCF aka PRINCE CASPIAN is loaded with bangers and ballads about bar hook ups, commitment issues and the life of a “Twenty Something” in the big city. DCF aka Prince Caspian was born to write pop music. After writing for much-music VJ Jesse Giddings, and co-writing with Dragonette's Joel Stouffer, David played his pop songs on a stadium tour opening for Mariannas Trench and Down With Webster.
Several label and songwriting opportunities later – DCF aka Prince Caspian felt the cliché burn of the music industry. In turn, DCF aka Prince Caspian took THOSE jaded experiences and infused them with his undeniable hunger to make it big – but ON his OWN terms.
So, what happens when you leave a super talented under appreciated top-line pop writer in a city full of potential – but lacking in true music industry infrastructure? You get a take-no-prisoners and I’m-coming-for-you-radio-charts hit machine DCF aka Prince Caspian.
Releasing his first single and video "Twenty Something" in early 2014, one of many more to come produced by 3Oh!3's Nathaniel Motte, DCF aka Prince Caspian depicts the late night party life full of love, regret and adventure. Holding it down with partner in crime Derek Hoffman of the band Brighter Brightest – the three friends Nat, Derek and David are turning all their skills in production, engineering and songwriting into a top line powerhouse.
"Pop Songs", a eight-track EP coming out under David’s own Cathouse Music, is the precursor to the full length album "Songs For My Friends" due out spring 2015.
DCF aka Prince Caspian’s long road to make it cool to like pop music again - is just beginning.
DCF aka PRINCE CASPIAN is a little bit of an enigma, but his sound is unmistakably grand and impressively radio-ready, so we can do with the slight shroud of perplexity. We just came across the guy today, anyway, and are getting to know him and his electronic-inclined, R&B-infused, and perfectly poppy sound, but already, we know he’s slated for reception he’s yet to receive. With “Twenty Something” and “RIDE THE WAVE” released over the past month (the latter of which was released today), the Torontonian has really rolled out a well-executed tone, and it’s reminded us a bit of a lighter, more accessible Sunni Colón. Now, that’s going to come across as a huge comparison for those familiar with the latter man, but it’s well-deserved; DCF knows how to make stimulating choruses, and with his pairing them with fun, lively sonic backdrops, which is precisely what he’s done with the two efforts featured here, there’s no reason at all to think that he can’t keep the exciting pace up with all ensuing (and, hopefully, well-receiving) efforts that follow.
http://www.hillydilly.com/2014/07/dcf-aka-prince-caspian-twenty-something-ride-the-wave/
PREMIERE : DCF aka Prince Caspian - New Ho King
We introduce you to the latest single com Toronto’s Prince DCF. Originally from Elora, ON Prince moved to the city four years ago to focus on his music. He is young 20 - something with influences stemming from from Travi$ Scott all the way to Shania Twain.
“I don’t necessarily need Shania Twain fans to fuck with my stuff… but I hope they hear it and at least say “damn thats a catchy chorus”. The new records are pretty upbeat, some are kinda sad but hopefully still make people happy. Shit you can bump on your iPhone at 3am when you’re walking home from the bar cuz you struck out with your ex girlfriend (again) type shit.”
NEW HO KING, his newest release overtop John Mayer’s Clarity proves just this, and his smooth vocals and honest lyrics are getting us excited for things to come!
http://blog.iluvlola.com/post/87238984709/premiere-dcf-aka-prince-caspian-new-ho-king
http://viewthevibe.com/musicmondays-dcf/
I really like what’s happening with pop music right now. Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber aside, I can really appreciate what people are doing with the “pop sound.” In my own personal opinion, it’s becoming fun again. I don’t know if I missed out on something for awhile there, but pop music has captured my attention recently, and I find myself listening to it more than ever. One artist that’s been on my radar for the past year is Toronto’s own David Fischer, otherwise known as DCF. If you haven’t heard him, it’s only a matter of time before you do. He’s been buzzing in the Canadian scene, opening for both Mariana’s Trench and Down With Webster, as well as writing for a couple successful Canadian artists.
We’ve all seen the posts about how many people it took to write some of the simplest pop songs; it’s refreshing to see Fischer taking a completely different approach with his songwriting. Across the board the lyrics are witty and cleverly written, in turn making his pop songs fresh and exciting. Earlier this month, DCF released the new video for his song “John Cusack.” If you haven’t found your song of the summer, this may be it. If you’re in you’re 20s, it’s hard not to have a soft spot for the music of DCF as there’s a theme of young love, parties, friends, living in the city… and as far as “John Cusack” goes, what girl doesn’t love a reference to Cusack holding up that boom box outside Diane’s window in Say Anything?
Full of hooks and great lyrics, DCF will be on repeat either on your iPod or in your head soon enough. Follow him on Twitter and make sure to like him on Facebook to be updated on any tour announcements. The release date for DCF’s debut album, Songs For My Friends, will be revealed as soon as it’s ready to be released later this year – keep your eyes open for that.
Will you be jamming to DCF’s “John Cusack” this summer? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.
Tags: #MusicMondays, Canadian Musicians, David Fischer, DCF
(Toronto, ON) April 14, 2014 – DCF, also known as Prince Caspian, has released the music video for his single, “John Cusack” on YouTube. The video was produced and directed by DCF (David Charles Fischer) and Nicole Powell of DollFace Films in Toronto and edited at School Editing, also in Toronto. The video is a fun and neat visual for the single, which was produced by Prince Caspian’s roommate Liam Sanagan. “John Cusack” is the second video that DCF has released as he prepares to drop his first album Songs For My Friends.
The video utilizes a brighter, cleaner aesthetic than Prince Caspian’s previous release “20 Something”, while still offering the honest and genuine perspective into the life and mind of DCF.
“I wanted to show another side of myself that ‘John Cusack’ represents that we couldn’t get across in ‘20 Something’,” says DCF. “The whole album is comprised of a few different vibes and they’re all representative of who I am so naturally I wanted to use the videos to get that across to my audience.”
DCF is something of an anomaly in the world of Top 40 music because he writes contemporary pop but with an honesty that makes him more relatable and accessible than most other artists working in his genre. Prince Caspian can’t wait to unleash more singles and videos in preparation for the release of Songs For My Friends.
http://mediarelease.tumblr.com/post/82689925294/dcf-releases-video-for-single-john-cusack-to-promote
"Twenty Something" gets shared by MuchMuisc.com!
http://www.muchmusic.com/artists/8504/dcf/videos/cid/1073745/twenty-something
http://trafalgarstudentcollective.wordpress.com/tag/dcf/
At first glance, David Charles Fischer looks an ordinary guy living in Toronto. What many people don’t know is that he often goes by a different name, one that’s far more common. Since his 2010 EP Nineteen, Fischer has been releasing music under the moniker ‘Prince Caspian’, and Toronto is finally ready for him to make it big.
“Tonight let’s do what the young kids do”
- Prince Caspian, Bad Decisions 2010
In February, Prince Caspian will release his long awaited album Songs For My Friends. It’s been a long time coming for the Elora, Ontario born singer, since leaving his hometown-based ska band (he played trombone) he has slowly but carefully crafted a collection of infectious pop songs, that culminated in the New Years Day release of Twenty Something the lead single off his first full length album.
TWENTY SOMETHING
The song was recorded last year with 30h3’s Nathaniel Motte, and if the rest of the album sounds anything like this track, previous fans of DCF will not be left disappointed (he should even be able to make some new ones in the process). It combines everything people love about his previous work of the past 4 years, while expressing his maturity and the experiences of being “Twenty Something” It’s catchy, it’s cool, and it’s clever. In the bridge he sings, “Everybody gets sad living in the city.” The next time you do, do yourself a favour- throw on some Prince Caspian.
“Why not, you’re only twenty-something”
- Prince Caspian, Twenty-Something 2014
While you’re waiting for the album, make sure to check out his earlier Prince Caspian tracks, Brooklin and Ninteen. You can follow Prince Caspian on Facebook and Twitter, or listen to his music on iTunes and his website.
"This Might Be the First Canadian Music Video Posted in 2014
This appeared the morning of January 1, 2014 from DCF."
- Allan Cross
http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/might-first-canadian-music-video-posted-2014/
David Charles Fischer, aka Prince Capsian, was first profiled in OTMzine in the Summer 2011 Issue. Since then, he has been busy working on creating his latest release: a mixtape comprised of fresh, witty hooks on top of well known pop songs. We wanted to know more about David’s experience creating this mixtape and where he plans to take this new venture. Check out some re-released images, that can be found in the last PDF issue, and our exclusive interview, below.
Since you were a part of our Summer 2011 Issue (and that was a while ago), tell us about the experience you had putting together the mix tape.
The tape came together by accident. I had received a beat from producer Ritchie Miranda and wrote the song ‘After My Show’. I thought the track was a funny sound for me and never thought too seriously about releasing it as my own. After a summer of listening to Frank Ocean’s first tape, it opened me up to the idea of a singer releasing a free piece of work. I was also just getting really tired of playing the label game.
How did you choose the beats that you decided to add your catchy and witty lyrics to? Are they favourite songs of yours?
I was working at Urban Outfitters when I decided to do the tape for real. My buddy Julian actually slid me the tracks which later became Bad Girl, After My Show, and She Says I’m Alright. It wasn’t until after I’d written the songs that I linked up with Ritchie and Y-NOT, the producers of those tracks. Most of the other tracks are just songs I liked and wanted to try and write new hooks for.
What’s your favourite tune on the mix tape?
As far as favourite songs go, I’d probably go with E.W.B.A. That was the first track I wrote. I remember I was pretty bummed out at the time, and I just sat in my room for a month working on that track. I definitely watched The Notebook a bunch that winter, and probably thought that if I wrote the perfect collection of songs it would be like when Ryan Gosling builds that dope ass house and Rachel McAdams comes back.
How much of the content in your songs is based on personal experiences? If not, friends’ experiences, then?
The tape is all pretty personal, which as it turns out can be a pretty awkward experience. I don’t have any kind of international fan base, so when I release a mix tape talking about what that goes on in my life, I release it into the hands of the people who were directly involved in those experiences. I’m happy I did it, but I won’t be surprised if some people decide to unfriend me on Facebook.
Who was responsible for the design related to the mix tape?
The cover art was done by one of my favourite artists, Rebecca Ladds. She lives in Toronto but happens to be from my hometown, Elora. I’d been creeping her blog for months, and finally asked if she’d be down to do the artwork. I honestly wouldn’t have been happy with anything else.
What’s the plan now that this has been released?
Now that the tapes out, I’m not really sure what’s next. I’m looking to build my team because my new thing is consistency. For a lot of artists that’s touring, and playing as many shows as possible. But for me, I think it’s going to be consistent releases. I write a lot of songs, and I’d like to start releasing more of them. I think I’ve let a lot of good material go to waste because I was waiting for a label to come through and take a chance on me. A good song is a good song… Whether or not you record that good song on a fat label budget, or over top of an existing Robyn song… people know a good hook when they hear one.
Click here to download the entire mixtape for free!
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Prince Caspian – Late Night Calls
Label: Unsigned
Release Date: September 2011
People will tell you they hate pop music. They’re liars. I think it’s in the human DNA to either openly love it or to renounce it yet still listen to it in the car on your way home from work. You can try to hide from it, but you really can’t get away. So, when Prince Caspian’s Late Night Calls found its way into my inbox, I embraced it wholeheartedly. After reading this review, you’ll either want to DL the album and blare it from all the speakers in your house or you’ll secretly want to DL the album and listen to it with all the windows down while you drive around with nowhere to go.
The four track EP starts with “Christian Girls,” probably one of the poppiest songs I’ve ever heard. I didn’t go to a private Christian school for any of my education, but it reminded me of a time and place where the only important thing was a first love. Everyone has been there, but this song will take you back there. The next track “You & Me” is a step slower, but cut from the same cloth as “Christian Girls.” Kind of like identical twins that you can tell apart, but one is definitely cuter than the other. The next track is “Sleep Tonight” and starts out like a song off Usher’s “*8701.” It morphs into a slow pop ballad. Reminds me of Mike Posner, except I really wanna like David Charles Fischer (that’s Prince Caspian, FYI). After all, his Twitter avatar is him drinking a six-pack of PBR. Mike Posner could never be that cool. The EP ends with “Late Night Calls.” It’s a stripped acoustic track that sounds like it could’ve been on the soundtrack for The Descendants. It’s soft and slow and showcases a really pure voice that one might’ve missed on the other poppier tracks.
It’s a short set of 4, but it’s definitely worth the 15 or so minute investment. I mean, I used words like “poppy” and “poppier” and “poppiest.” According to spellcheck, two of those words don’t exist. Personally, I think they do, but if they don’t, they should after listening to this EP. It's not trying too hard to reinvent something or be something it's not. It embraces catchy, poppy music. For me, that’s not a bad thing at all.
Rating: 7.5/10
Track listing:
1. Christian Girls
2. You & Me
3. Sleep Tonight
4. Late Night Calls
Band members: David Charles Fischer
AN INTERVIEW WITH ONTARIO MUSICIAN PRINCE CASPIAN ABOUT HIS NEW MIXTAPE, WHICH YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FOR FREE!
This Ontario Born, Toronto based, musician isn’t only a wonderful singer/songwriter, he can also play guitar and trombone! David Charles Fischer, aka Prince Caspian, recently released a new mixtape, which can be downloaded for free here. We talked to him about his new songs, his inspirations, and why he loves Frank Ocean.
She Does The City: When and why did you start playing/singing?
David Charles Fischer: I started playing out on necessity I think. I was playing trombone in a ska band at the time back in Elora, my home town, and thought our songs could be better… so I learned guitar and started writing better songs.
SDTC: Where and by whom was the album produced?
DCF: The most recent release was all over the place. A lot of the beats came from different producers, or were beats that I found on my own. But I recorded the vocals all at the same time with my buddy Derek Hoffman, who produced the Late Night Calls EP for me almost a year ago.
SDTC: What are three words to describe your music style?
DCF: Three words… that’s actually tough. Probably go with dope, cool, and sexy. In that order as well.
SDTC: Is there a certain musician you find particularly inspirational?
DCF: I definitely look up the Frank Ocean a lot. If you ask me that question again in a year the answer will be completely different, but right now I think what he’s doing is pretty unreal.
SDTC: So, you write a lot about girls, are most of the songs based on true life experiences?
DCF: They are! Which is funny. All my friends know who the songs are about, and I tried my best to be respectful and give some people a heads up before releasing the songs. I blame romantic comedies.
SDTC: What inspires you to continue making music?
DCF: When you find the one thing that you wanna do for the rest of your life, its pretty tough to feel inspired to do anything else. Personally, my inspiration goes up and down, but on the down times I’m still writing music, it’s just not as personal I guess.
SDTC: Anything else you want people to know about you?
DCF: YES. people should know that I just dropped a mixtape and they should all go download it
Prince Caspian’s new mixtape is full of fun and fresh songs that’ll get you hooked with their poppy feel. So get listening and keep your ears open for even more new music in the next few months!
~ Molly Grove @mollyalice99 | Photos by Brody White