A glorious synth-tinged melting pot of indie rock that will caress the eardrums. Formed in Leicester while still at school, they took their name from Linda Kasabian, one of the members of the Charles Manson cult. Their electronica-indie rock fusion akin to Primal Scream combined with the rough vocal style and unrepentant Mancunian swagger of Oasis has firmly established them as more than just a flash in the pan and injected a large dose of energy back into the Brit-rock scene.
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Founded by Nile Rodgers - one of the most respected songwriters of all time, writing hits for Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, David Bowie amongst others - Chic are one of the most successful bands of the disco era. Expect to hear their biggest hits including Le Freak, Good Times, Everybody Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah), I Want Your Love, My Feet Keep Dancing and My Forbidden Lover.
AKA Andrew Butler. His debut album was co-produced by himself and Tim Goldsworthy of DFA with vocal contributions from Antony (of & the Johnsons). Underground disco sounds.
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Belgian brothers David & Stephen Dewaele, best known for their alter-egos as 2 Many DJs or, less often, the Flying Dewaele Brothers. Famous for their leftfield remixes and As Heard On Radio Soulwax...series, the brothers are one of the most sought after acts around.
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Yacht is Jona Bechtolt - formerly one half of The Blow. Yacht are an amalgamation of self-taught dance moves and anthemic electro-power jams all played backwards and covered in cherry cola.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2007