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THE VISITOR
When I first proclaimed that 'The Aspirins For My Children are amazing' on my twitter feed somebody enquired as to if I had an unwell son or daughter. Despite the bizarre moniker which offsets him there is nothing poorly about the beats that TAFMC are currently putting out.
JCDC VS LEGO from Four H on Vimeo.
Lone Operator Dan Barker's myspace presents a profile photo that is aptly skewed and morphed like a subject of some Channel Five freak-show and the music he delivers is much of the same thing. Seemingly acquainted with the London branch of young indie artists, entrepreneurs and oddballs that might have frequented the late and now combusted Nambucca in its heyday [Way Out West, Transparent] Barker looks to have taken inspiration from some of his Piers (read: Late Of The.) He lists their chief creative powerhouse Sam Eastgate's LA Priest project as one of his major influences, and such a comparison is fitting.
His sound is a warped bag of indie-electro, which often sounds like it has been played on a cassette player with low batteries. It's music that makes me want to conjure silly-named genres such as acid-space-funk, or 8-bit disco-junk (then refuse to apologise for doing so.) Barker induces a warm analogue sound which no doubt has probably been beguiled cleverly on cheap virtual software, much to the bafflement and envy of most music producers over the age of 30.
A French Connection is maintained in TAFMC, and the standard post-Ed Banger audio signifiers that the young London crowd seem to have embraced over the last couple of years are apparent, (let's call it the Erol Effect.) Yet again as with all good artists, this influence is warped, bastardised and maintains an idiosyncratic edge to its european counterparts. I predict big things for Tom, especially if he can solidify any of this liquid into a formidable live show.
Look out for his remix of another bright popular hope Marina and the Diamonds over at our friends Transparent Blog.
VIDEODRONE
Out of the ashes of the now defunct and perhaps aptly named Dead Disco two acts have taken form. The first of which has been given perhaps an unhealthy amount of coverage retrospectively, in so far as plenty of expectation has been bestowed onto such Little feet. While some credit is due, we feel it necessary to try to redress this balance by informing you of the second, and in our humble opinion greater of the acts.
Video Villain consist of the original two members of Dead Disco, high school friends who both went onto practice art and design at a Leeds college. Clues of this creative curriculum are awash in the strong visual aesthetic that both members seem to take pride in creating (the V.V myspace page is wonderfully considered and executed.) Immersed in the thriving underground scene that spawned acts such as iForward Russia!, Wild Beasts and seminal Yorkshire independent imprint Dance To The Radio. So it is fitting Video Villain seem to have reverted to more of a marginal mentality than 679 Recordings seemed to have pushed Dead Disco in their final stages. It is a outlook that Video Villain wear to great effect.
The sonical pallate of V.V seems to draw parallels with the industrial weaponage of Trent Reznor and his Nine Inch Nails project as well as a spectacularly over-saturated electro-house influence, perhaps a circuit-bent Timbaland, or Boys Noize if he were ever convicted as a sex offender. (I suddenly feel the need for a strong disclaimer.) The lyrics and vocal performances evoke a cool, considered feminism unlike that of the more familiar riotgrrl lineage of alternative girl acts which is offset so brilliantly by the sinister instrumentals. The track Fearless is a wonderful demonstration of their potential. We have also been alerted to a forthcoming remix by our friends Crimes Against Disco which re-wraps the girls in a bass-heavy fidget groove to great success. We will keep you posted.
It is also worth documenting that Dead Disco is also survived by a decent and boutique fashion label that the ladies run Art Disco. Check out their lines here.
Video Villain consist of the original two members of Dead Disco, high school friends who both went onto practice art and design at a Leeds college. Clues of this creative curriculum are awash in the strong visual aesthetic that both members seem to take pride in creating (the V.V myspace page is wonderfully considered and executed.) Immersed in the thriving underground scene that spawned acts such as iForward Russia!, Wild Beasts and seminal Yorkshire independent imprint Dance To The Radio. So it is fitting Video Villain seem to have reverted to more of a marginal mentality than 679 Recordings seemed to have pushed Dead Disco in their final stages. It is a outlook that Video Villain wear to great effect.
The sonical pallate of V.V seems to draw parallels with the industrial weaponage of Trent Reznor and his Nine Inch Nails project as well as a spectacularly over-saturated electro-house influence, perhaps a circuit-bent Timbaland, or Boys Noize if he were ever convicted as a sex offender. (I suddenly feel the need for a strong disclaimer.) The lyrics and vocal performances evoke a cool, considered feminism unlike that of the more familiar riotgrrl lineage of alternative girl acts which is offset so brilliantly by the sinister instrumentals. The track Fearless is a wonderful demonstration of their potential. We have also been alerted to a forthcoming remix by our friends Crimes Against Disco which re-wraps the girls in a bass-heavy fidget groove to great success. We will keep you posted.
It is also worth documenting that Dead Disco is also survived by a decent and boutique fashion label that the ladies run Art Disco. Check out their lines here.
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