Gold Panda is the recording name of English electronic producer Derwin Schlecker. He studied at London's SOAS and lived in Japan before channeling that influence into intricate, sample-built, folktronica-tinged instrumentals. 'In My Car' is off his 2016 City Slang album 'Good Luck and Do Your Best.' His acclaimed debut, 'Lucky Shiner' (2010), was recorded in two weeks over Christmas ... at his aunt and uncle's house in Essex and is named after his grandmother. A homespun start for a record that went on to earn a Metacritic score of 80 and press best-of-year mentions. His album 'TON UP' followed on Studio Barnhus in 2026.
From the notes for EKHO Sonic Chill #5 · fact-checked Oct 4, 2026.
Hear Gold Panda on EKHO Sonic Chill #5 · song 16
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EKHO Sonic Chill #5 · song 16 · from In My Car
