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Linus Loves is the alias of Scottish dance music remixer/producer Duncan Reid and, until 2005, a duo consisting of himself and Kevin McKay. Reid and McKay co-founded Breastfed Recordings together in 2002 with Myles MacInnes, known as Mylo. McKay left the outfit in 2005, and Reid has continued using the moniker until the present day.
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Linus Loves | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | House, electronic, synthpop |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Breastfed Recordings (2003–present) |
| Members | Duncan Reid |
| Past members | Kevin McKay |
| Website | myspace |
The outfit is best known for their 2003 hit single "Stand Back", with vocals by Sam Obernik. It is a cover version of the 1983 Stevie Nicks' song. The track peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart in November 2003.[1]
Reid has since become an in-demand remixer working on songs for various artists including Britney Spears, Kelis, Mika, Jamiroquai and Scissor Sisters.
Albums
- Stage Invader (2006)
Extended plays
- The Victoria Principle EP (2005)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [2] |
AUS [3] | ||
| "The Terrace" | 2003 | 90 | — |
| "Stand Back" (featuring Sam Obernik) |
31 | 73 | |
| "Night Music" | 2004 | — | — |
Selected remixes
- Scissor Sisters – "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" (2006)
- Jamelia – "Something About You" (2006)
- Justin Timberlake – "SexyBack" (2006)
- Groove Armada featuring Mutya Buena – "Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" (2007)
- The Killers – "Read My Mind" (2007)
- Kelis – "Lil Star" (2007)
- Mika – "Grace Kelly" (2007)
- Yoko Ono – "No, No, No" (2008)
- Alphabeat – "Fascination" (2008)
- Ladyhawke – "Dusk Till Dawn" (2008)
- Britney Spears – "Circus" (2009)
- Pixie Lott – "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" (2009)
- Jamiroquai – "Blue Skies" (2010)
- Britney Spears – "Hold It Against Me" (2011)
- Theophilus London – "Wine and Chocolates" (2012)
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