DJ Shadow / The Prodigy / The Chemical Brothers / Royksopp / Radiohead / Rodney Jerkins / Timbaland / Yes / The Arcade Fire / Four Tet / Destiny's Child / Funeral for a Friend / Lostprophets / Boards of Canada / Leftfield / Bloc Party / Aaliyah / Kanye West / Mylo / Brandy / Usher / Orbital / The Stone Roses / Susumu Yokota / Killswitch Engage / Outkast / Steve Reich / LCD Soundsystem / Rage Against the Machine / Caribou
Sounds Like
The output from labels such as Ninja Tune, Mo'Wax and Wall of Sound.
"A dazzling array of influences packed in to every minute. Impossible to resist." DJ
"Leftfield, The Chemical Brothers, Orbital...'Running in Order' is right there, begging to be regarded in those exalted terms. A key record in the new generation of dance talent." BBC Music
"A symphonic masterwork. ‘Running in Order’ could prove to be a defining moment in electronica…a new panorama of possibilities is revealed for all who dare to follow its heels." Drowned in Sound
"Masterful...an engaging listening experience rarely found on an electronic music album. You'd be hard pressed to find another young producer who can make music of this calibre." Beatportal
"Culprit 1 has an innate ability to focus on a feeling." iDJ
"A work of beauty. From the manic drum lace-up of ‘Electric State’ via the warping hip-hop of ‘Hollow’ it’s great stuff throughout." Blowback
‘Running in Order’ is Culprit 1’s highly anticipated debut album, combining his critically-acclaimed vocal collaborations and cinematic instrumentals to create one breathtaking tour de force of electronic music. Taking influence from legends such as Boards of Canada, Timbaland, DJ Shadow and The Prodigy, Culp’s unusual arrangements and three-minute sampladelic symphonies have won praise across the entire musical spectrum. From Mixmag and Drowned in Sound, to BBC Radio 1 and Classic FM, his appeal is universal thanks to a songwriting nous and structural brevity honed over years of study in both conservatoires and clubs. Those already converted to the Culprit sound include Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, Eddy Temple-Morris, Pete Tong, Colin Murray, Annie Mac, Annie Nightingale and fellow Welshman Huw Stephens.
In fact, Huw was so enamoured by Culprit 1’s early demos that he released the debut single ‘What I Use’ on his burgeoning Boobytrap label back in July 2003. Although seemingly odd that an electronic act was picked up by a label more likely to be promoting guitar bands, it’s testament to the indie world’s ongoing interest in Culp. An interest that led him to remix The Automatic’s Top 5 smash hit ‘Monster’ and Kaiser Chiefs' 'The Angry Mob', classic re-readings that annihilated dancefloors around the world.
Culprit 1 has also earned the ringing endorsement of the dance community. His latest single ‘Tricks’ was remixed by none other than Paul Hartnoll of the legendary Orbital, one of Culp’s childhood heroes. Paul was quickly followed on remix duties by a leading light of the new breed – award-winning breakbeat producer Rogue Element. Incidentally, Culp has already returned the favour for Mr. Hartnoll – his version of Paul’s new single ‘Please’ (featuring Robert Smith of The Cure on vocals) was released in April 2007 on the Kids label.
Culprit 1’s live shows have been consistently entertaining ever since his first effort (amusingly filmed for national TV) ended abruptly in a chaotic mess of exploding speakers and overcooked cabling. He recently played a storming set at SXSW in Austin, Texas before touring the UK with American experimentalists Subtle. He’s also performed alongside electronica buddies Bonobo, Caribou, High Contrast and Mylo.
So, this is it then…enjoy!
Check out the music video for Culprit 1's single 'No Need To Ask' (directed by roughcollie.tv)
what up james, hope all is good. check my new track 'Fuck No Purpose' up on my page now. Not sure how up your street it is, but still! It has, um, breakbeat elements? hope you're enjoying the London life :p
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