Monday, April 26, 2010

French Flare


"God had to create disco music so i could be born and be successful"
- Donna Summer

Although he himself has not stated it Thibaut Berland (aka Breakbot) has probably been divinely conceived to conquer today's nu-disco movement. Shaped by sensual bass riffs and pop hooks, Ed Banger homie has spread his funk stylings and groovy re-touches across the whole electronic scene. A face not foreign to drunkfunk praise the mystery of this figure continues to impress with his recent minimix for BBC's Annie Mac. If you feel like being musically aroused listen to the libidinous five minutes below. Finally if you like him or what you hear he is out on the 8th of May playing at the Art House.
peace!
nicK

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Crystal Castles


As sobriety and structure sets back into my life post holidays i am returning to my musical millstone. Another familiar (and highly regarded) face who has returned to the musical scene are the thrashingly brilliant electronic dyad that is Crystal Castles. The talented production and execution brought to the table by Ethan Kath, along with the energy and overall presence of NME coolest person (2008) Alice Glass is what makes this Canadian duo so unique - and therefore so good. To those who have not yet heard of Crystal Castles then shame on you, however their style of music is not for all and is best described as the black jelly bean of electro music that is addictive because of its edgy nature. Credit aside CC are back with their new EP - 'Celestica'. Below you can catch the title track. I do plan to be posting more frequently and although i do say it a lot i will try my best (as will The Peeler). And if you are bored and sick of staring at the Splendour In The Grass lineup you cannot afford then check out the UK lineups in which Crystal Castles are a feature of Leeds, Reading & Glastonbury.
peace
nicK