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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