Metronomy the brainchild of Joseph Mount began ten years ago in the tiny, bohemian market town of Totnes in Devon, when Joseph’s Dad sold his son a computer so he could sit in his bedroom and make electronic music inspired by the likes of Autechre, LFO and Aphex Twin, more as a creative hobby than a pop masterplan.
After decamping to Brighton for Uni, Metronomy released the debut album in June 2006. It was called ‘Pip Paine (Pay The £5000 You Owe)’, and its obtuse but fascinating, largely instrumental electro-pop reflected the eccentricity of its title, and the enduring influence of Totnes.
Joseph admits that he only, finally, saw the commercial possibilities of Metronomy when DJ, producer, Trash founder and electro-punk avatar Erol Alkan began to feature the single ‘You Could Easily Have Me’ in his sets, and asked Metronomy to play at his club. Cue the need for a proper live show, and the additions of Gabriel, Oscar, dance routines and clothes that blink.
Move on 2 years and ‘Nights Out’ a wonky love-child of Giorgio Moroder, New Order, Pet Shop Boys and Unfinished Sympathy is a second album that feels like a debut. the first to be vocal-led, with the self-effacing Joseph stepping up and grabbing the mic for most of the tracks; and, crucially, the first to introduce Metronomy as a fully live propsition, rather than a pseudonym for Joseph‘s solo work.
As Metronomy’s busy touring schedule built a buzz amongst kids who instinctively get the dance/art crossover, In April 2009 the Metronomy show took another leap in its evolution, with the addition for the first time of a live drummer in Anna Prior, and bassist Gbenga Adelekan. The new Metronomy was completely live, proving it is possible for electronic bands to put on show as authentic as any rock band.
Meanwhile Joseph has embarked on a series of prestigious remixes for the likes of Klaxons, Franz Ferdinand, Gorillaz and collaborations with Kate Nash, Florence and The Machine. Metronomy produced part of the highly acclaimed Roots Manuva album ‘Slime and Reason’ and (time allowing) will continue to do so in his usual prolific manner.
And now working hard in the studio for album number 3 and producing Your Twenties.
Myspace have disabled all Blogger links form my country. First we are blocked from viewing music videos on myspace, so we are the people with not eyes, now we are the people with no mouths as well. How many other senses are we to loose?
Tmrw Fri 27th Nov is FREE ENTRY at The George Tavern, Whitechapel.. SAAR & SKY on stage just before MIDNIGHT + other bands + DJ's
Plus, SAAR & SKY are on stage 8.30pm next Wed 2nd Dec supporting upcoming laptop-popstress GEORGE PRINGLE @ Bardens Boudoir, 36-44 Stoke Newington Rd, London, N16 7XJ - DON'T MISS!!
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Just wanted to let you know that we have proudly released a new Glitch/IDM/Downtempo album by the two Scottish founders of the Section 27 netlabel, Nonima & theAudiologist, titled, 'Almost Tomorrow'. The album is a dynamically crafted work of art, with constantly mutating sounds and textures, over stuttered popping beats, with layers of intricite glitches weaving around the nostalgic melodies, creating a unique wall of sound. The release is available for free download from our page where you can also hear the tracks!
Heya, thanks for ur friendship! Check out our newly uploaded single “Toast The Toaster”, Debut album “Ocean” will be out later next year! Much love, Peace X
Le Lapin Rose vous informe qu'il ne reste plus que 5 jours pour envoyer votre musique et ainsi participer au PILC! Faites nous parvenir vos morceaux à: le.lapinrose@yahoo.fr
Le Lapin Rose informs you that there are only 5 days left to send your music and to enter the PILC! Please send us your track at: le.lapinrose@yhoo.fr
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