Tuesday, March 18, 2008
SOTW: Endearingly Off-Kilter
They're pseudo-hip-damaged, studiedly wry and quirky - they channel indie, pop, and minimalist electronica and straddle these genres, often seamlessly.They are Hot Chip, a band of five British lads who are both musicians and performance artists.
This week's song/video of the week, "Ready For The Floor," really comes to life about 45 seconds in, with colorful flourishes and subtly catchy hooks.
Despite the band members' DJ backgrounds, dance roots and pedigree, their live shows are known for memorable musicianship.
The Chipsters often deconstruct their songs and riff them into startling reinventions.
I like their pretty turquoise and brown album cover, left.
Enjoy the edgy video for 'Ready For The Floor', presented below.
Here they are, in deep blue light, all the way live, performing the new album's title track, 'Made In The Dark.'
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