Dave Sitek
DAVE SITEK
Who is Dave Sitek?
David Andrew Sitek (Dave Sitek) is a highly influential American musician, record producer, and visual artist, best known as a founding member and primary producer of the art-rock band TV on the Radio.
Regarded as a key architect of the early 2000s New York indie rock sound, Sitek is celebrated for his atmospheric, textured production style.
Key Career Highlights
Role: Lead guitarist, keyboardist, and producer for TV on the Radio.
Production Style: Known for blending indie rock, experimental noise, and soul.
Founder: Established the record label Federal Prism.
Notable Production & Songwriting Credits
Sitek has produced and written for a diverse range of acclaimed artists, bridging the gap between underground rock and mainstream pop:
TV on the Radio: Produced critical darlings Return to Cookie Mountain and Dear Science.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Produced their breakout album Fever to Tell and It’s Blitz!.
Solange: Produced the entirety of the 2012 EP True.
Run The Jewels: Collaborated on production (e.g., "Put Jewels On It").
Weezer: Produced the Black Album (2019).
Other Collaborations: Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), Foals, Santigold, and Beady Eye.
Apple Music celebrates Dave Sitek’s songwriting
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dave Sitek?
David Andrew Sitek, an American musician, record producer and visual artist, founding member and primary producer of TV on the Radio.
What has Dave Sitek produced?
TV on the Radio's Return to Cookie Mountain and Dear Science; Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Fever to Tell and It's Blitz!; Solange's True; Weezer's Black Album (2019); collaborations with Run The Jewels, The Carters (Beyoncé & Jay-Z), Foals, Santigold, and Beady Eye.
What label did Dave Sitek found?
Federal Prism.
