# Windser

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**Windser** is the stage name of American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer **Jordan Topf**. Based in Los Angeles, California, he gained recognition with his debut EP *Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea*[1] in 2022 and released his self-titled debut album on May 16, 2025, through [Bright Antenna Records](/source/Bright_Antenna_Records). He was previously a member of the group [Mainland](/source/Mainland_(band)).

## Early life and career

Topf was raised in [Santa Cruz, California](/source/Santa_Cruz,_California)[2] where he played in punk bands and organized DIY shows at coffee houses and house parties. After high school, he attended [The City College of New York](/source/City_College_of_New_York) where he studied music production and formed his first band, [Mainland](/source/Mainland_(band)). The band went on to record with Jim Eno of [Spoon](/source/Spoon_(band)) and sign to [300 Entertainment](/source/300_Entertainment).[3] Mainland released a number of singles and EPs[4][5] before disbanding in 2019. Following the breakup, Topf began writing solo material under the name Windser, inspired by the street he grew up on.[6]

Between 2020 and 2021, Topf wrote and recorded what would become his debut EP, *Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea*, which was released in 2022. The EP received early radio support from SiriusXM’s Alt Nation and helped establish Windser as a rising artist.[7]

## Collaborations and performances

Windser collaborated with rapper [Macklemore](/source/Macklemore) on the singles "[Next Year](/source/Next_Year_(Macklemore_song))" (2021) and "[Maniac](/source/Maniac_(Macklemore_song))" (2022).[8]

On September 8, 2022, Macklemore and Windser performed "Maniac" on [Jimmy Kimmel Live!](/source/Jimmy_Kimmel_Live!).[9]

[Macklemore](/source/Macklemore) praised Windser's performance on the song: “The first time I heard Windser singing the hook on ‘Maniac,’ I fell in love with it. It’s infectious and relatable, and I couldn’t get it out of my head. ‘Maniac’ is about the euphoria of a relationship that isn’t perfect, but an addictive journey of the ups and downs that make you both who you are.”[10]

In 2022, Windser joined [alt-J](/source/Alt-J) and [Portugal. The Man](/source/Portugal._The_Man) as a supporting act on their North American tour. He has since performed at major festivals including Lollapalooza[11] and BottleRock Napa Valley.[12]

## Chart performance

"[Maniac](/source/Maniac_(Macklemore_song))" peaked at number 32 on the [New Zealand Hot Singles Chart](/source/Recorded_Music_NZ), and reached number 56 on the Swiss Airplay Chart.[13][14]

## Debut album: *Windser* (2025)

In February 2025, Windser announced his self-titled debut album, released on May 16, 2025,[15] alongside the single “Abandon.” The track draws on themes of childhood trauma and emotional recovery, reflecting the personal tone of the album.[16] The project features production by [Matias Tellez](/source/Matias_Tellez) and Topf himself, as well as contributions from Dan Bailey, Adam Christgau, Daniel Rhine, Harrison Whitford, and Jerry Borge.[17]

The album received positive coverage from several music publications. [*Under the Radar*](/source/Under_the_Radar_(magazine)) praised Windser's storytelling and sonic textures, highlighting the album's introspective themes.[18]

## Discography

### Albums

*Windser* (2025)

### EPs

*Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea* (2022)[19]

### Singles

- "July" (2020)
- "Next Year" (with [Macklemore](/source/Macklemore)) (2021)
- "Memory" (2021)
- "[Maniac](/source/Maniac_(Macklemore_song))" (with [Macklemore](/source/Macklemore)) (2022)
- "Get Lost" (2023)
- "TV" (2023)
- "Abandon" (2025)
- "Shut Up and Kiss Me" (2025)
- "These Days" (2025)
- "Lose You" (2025)

## References

1. Uitti, Jacob (2022-10-28). ["Daily Discovery: The Curious Wonder of "Friends I Barely Know" by Windser"](https://americansongwriter.com/daily-discovery-the-curious-wonder-of-friends-i-barely-know-by-windser/). *American Songwriter*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Bronson, Kevin (2023-06-22). ["Stream: Windser, 'Get Lost'"](https://buzzbands.la/2023/06/22/stream-windser-get-lost/). *buzzbands.la*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Kruczyk, Lauren (2015-09-04). ["Mainland's Pop 'n Rock Serves Up the Best of Both Coasts"](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mainland_b_8066752). *HuffPost*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Williams, Nick (2015-12-03). ["NYC Indie-Pop Rockers Mainland Stream 'Outcast' EP: Exclusive Premiere"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/mainland-outcast-ep-300-entertainment-exclusive-premiere-6784903/). *Billboard*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Kim, Michelle (2015-09-21). ["Mainland's "Not As Cool As Me" Makes Breaking Up Sound Not So Bad"](https://www.thefader.com/2015/09/21/mainland-not-as-cool-as-me). *The FADER*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. McHale, Maggie (2020-08-31). ["Interview with Windser: Chasing Nostalgia and Finding What Was Missing"](https://atwoodmagazine.com/windser-july-interview-2020/). *Atwood Magazine*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Gonzalez, Ana (2021). ["Windser Blends Anxiety and Optimism on 'Trouble in Paradise'"](https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/windser-trouble-in-paradise). *Ones to Watch*. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

1. Hynes, Hayley (2022-08-19). ["Macklemore Shares "Maniac" Single With Windser Amid Imagine Dragons Arena Tour"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/412491-macklemore-shares-maniac-single-with-windser-amid-imagine-dragons-arena-tour-new-song). *HotNewHipHop*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Zemler, Emily (2022-09-08). ["Macklemore Taps Windser for Nostalgic Performance of 'Maniac' on 'Kimmel'"](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-maniac-kimmel-1234588498/). *Rolling Stone*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. ["Macklemore Delivers New Track and Video "Maniac""](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/macklemore-new-track-video-maniac). *Hypebeast*. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. Daly, Rhian (2023-08-01). ["Lollapalooza 2023: see the full line-up and stage times here"](https://www.nme.com/features/lollapalooza-2023-see-the-full-line-up-and-stage-times-here-3473770). *NME*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. ["Calendar"](https://www.sonomamag.com/calendar/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1030533277n-windser-bottlerock-napa-valley-2024)

1. ["Macklemore feat. Windser"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/artists/macklemore-feat-windser/eutubxynwbwc/singles). *Official New Zealand Music Chart*. 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

1. ["Maniac - Macklemore feat. Windser"](https://hitparade.ch/song/Macklemore-feat.-Windser/Maniac-2440555). *Hitparade.ch*. 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

1. ["Windser's new album spans a wide emotional spectrum"](https://www.times-standard.com/2025/05/22/windsers-new-album-spans-a-wide-emotional-spectrum/). *Times-Standard*. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. ["Windser's New Single 'These Days' Wraps Difficult Emotions in a Catchy Pop Package"](https://theconcertchronicles.com/2025/04/20/windsers-new-single-these-days-wraps-difficult-emotions-in-a-catchy-pop-package/). *The Concert Chronicles*. April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

1. ["Watch Windser Perform in Mount Washington, Los Angeles for "Neighborhoods""](https://floodmagazine.com/199528/watch-windser-neighborhoods/). *FLOOD*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

1. ["Windser Explores Emotional Depths on Self-Titled Debut"](https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/windser_self_titled_debut_review). *Under the Radar*. May 17, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.

1. ["Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea by Windser"](https://genius.com/albums/Windser/Where-the-redwoods-meet-the-sea). *Genius*. Retrieved 2025-07-16.

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