Federico Zig. voce piacevole, corde del sesso, protettore
Anatole. giocatore del tamburo, concetto ed immagini, commerciante della droga
El Bambino. guitars selvaggi, trasgressore del capretto
Hernan Des. suoni profondi, assassino
Influences
Federico Zig:
GOthic Films, Folk art, english and french POerty,Pagan books,dance Theatre and a lot of cool bands: Syd Barret, Sex Pistols, Jane's Addiction, Siouxie, Bauhaus, Velvet Underground, Bowie, The Stooges, The Cure, Luca Prodan (Sumo), The Doors, Sonic Youth, Nick Drake, PJ Harvey, Joy Division, My Juliette, Lydia Lunch, Osvaldo Pugliese, The Stones, Jesus and the Mary Chain, T REX,Porno For Pyros, The Smiths, Nine Inch Nails, Caetano Veloso, Placebo, Patty Smith, Devendra Banhart, Leonard Cohen, The Ventures, The Vaselines, Milla Gems, Sofizel, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Who, Nico, Dany Elfman, Michael Polnareff, Serge Gainsbourg, Sandro, The Libs, The Strokes, Hanoi Rocks, The Satellites (Majorca), Primal Scream, Love & Rockets, Clan Of Xymox... and also Bela Lugosi, Andy Warhol, Tim Burton, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Nietzsche, Marquis De Sade, Cronemberg, Lynch, Kafka, The Pink Panther, Oscar Wilde and more to come...
Anatole:
Tuxedomoon The Clash T Rex Jane's Addiction Stanley Kubrik Anna Karina
Jean-Michel Basquiat Twiggy Edie Sedgwick David Bowie Joy Division The Libertines Baby Shambles Pity Alvarez Smoke Gitanes Jean Pierre Leaud Jean-Luc Godard François Truffaut Dan Eldon Baudelaire Mario Baracus El Pájaro Loco Eric Satie Quino Liniers Bauhaus Cocteau Del Bosco Doisneau Trotsky Nick Drake Bergman Duane Michaels Evito Morales Madness Sr Coconut Kurt Weill Spacemen 3 Bela Bartok Grandmaster Flash Kool Herc Rotella The Rolling Stones Nico Stooges Cortázar Tony Ward Johnny Depp Sex Pistols King Tubby Notorius Big Pibes Chorros Pala Ancha Undertones Luca Prodan The Cure Damas Gratis Miguel Conejito Alejandro Kapanga Don Omar Calle 13 Daft Punk Kraftwerk The Faint Roxy Music New York Dolls Damned Chemical Brothers Stephane Mallarmé Velvet Underground Tok Tok vs Soffy O Miss Kittin Kelis Snoop Dogg Bob Marley Elliot Smith Edward Gorey Alejandra Pizarnik Pollock Dan Eldon Alpha Blondy Syd Barret Nitzer Ebb Peter Tosh Mia old Aerosmith Mel Brooks Black Sabbath Deep Purple in Rocks Dr Dre Eddie Grant Los Gedes Soto Rauschenberg Helmut Newton Antonin Artaud Benny Hill Specials Kerouac Nancy Sinatra Porno for Pyros Club Atlético Independiente etc etc etc...
Juan Braver:
Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Ron Carter, Charlie Mingus, Tomy Becu, los saunas, las armas...
Los Chulos, banda rockera del barrio de San Cristóbal (Buenos Aires), surge como la versión argentina de My Juliette (UK).
En el año 2000 en Buenos Aires, Federico Zig (voz, guitarra) junto a su compañero de escuela, Anatole (batería), y otros músicos editaron dos producciones independientes y realizaron algunas giras por Latinoamérica.
Al poco tiempo y en el transcurso de los últimos 7 años, Federico vivió en Londres, donde formó la banda My Juliette y, en 2004, realizó el single 'Wishes' producido por Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
Su EP debut 'Crying Ocean' - acompañado por el bajista O.D Loveless, el baterista Steve Brookes y Anatole en la parte visual - se editó en Diciembre de 2006 a través del sello Pink Onion Records (Jonathan Gems) y distribuido por el sello Rough Trade. Además presentó su banda en más de un centenar de shows por toda Inglaterra que lo llevó a abrir para la banda Babyshambles.
Con un sonido hipnótico que va desde el reggae al post punk y la magia de letras pesadillescas sobre adicciones, el amor y la precariedad, la banda captó la atención de la prensa que en alguna nota ya los nombraba como una promesa del nuevo rock londinense.
Durante esos años Federico y Anatole siguieron reuniéndose esporádicamente, hasta que en Diciembre del 2007, estando Zig de viaje por Buenos Aires, decidieron volver a tocar juntos. Con el ingreso de dos viejos amigos, Juan Braver en guitarra y Hernan Des en bajo, forman LOS CHULOS y, en Enero de 2008 graban su primer EP, 'Buenos Aires Town', editado a través del sello ingles Pink Onion.
Con una propuesta más cruda y temas de carrocería rockera la banda toma influencias del punk, el reggae, el Glam de los 70's y el rock Stone, evocando el estilo de bandas como The Clash, The Stooges, The Doors, Bowie, Sumo y Los Rolling Stones para nombrar a algunos.
Debutan en la galería Appetite a sala llena, y a los pocos días tocan como banda principal en el Konex. Al poco tiempo tocan en el ciclo Compass en Niceto, La Cigale, Podestá y la Casa donde vivió Luca Prodan.
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"It's classy, raw and culturally confusing. It's a storm of supremely melodic electric guitars, combined with tribal drumming 'a la Velvet Underground' (sometimes driven to the edge of punk), a touch of old school drunken reggae and rock and roll.
"'Los Chulos' story take us down to the United Kingdom where singer Federico Zig had lived since the year 2000. There he learned about song writing while hooking up with poets and bohemians in squats and pubs of the british capital. He would soon be picked up by Strokes' producer Gordon Raphael to record a single (wishes/2004) and later would release a first EP with his band My Juliette, titled 'Crying Ocean' (Pink Onion Records/2007). This sessions resulted in a delicate, moody and magical album that became a cult recording selling numerous copies around the world. It was also reviewed by several journalists. The music site Rockfeedback.com wrote "This record is as magical and natural as gypsy music and secret gigs in the woods, like Gogol Bordello on opium. They are all pretty pretty songs", and Room13.com said "My Juliette are full of promise, this sing-song style is truly delightful and when matched with tense guitarwork, it really lights a spark that's sure to signify a bright future for this band". My Juliette had achieved a cult following while succeeding in creating a new genre: a blend of dark glamadelic folk rock with the style of british bands and earthiness of latin music.
"At the time of forming Los Chulos, and far away from the english bohemia, Zig and his school mate Anatole started working on some demos in the latin capital of Buenos Aires in the late 07'. They had previously worked on a band together which took them on a latin american tour achieving press attention. They performed live at Chilean ViaX TV Channel and did several radio performances. Anatole also devoted his days working as an experimental photographer (mostly shooting naked female models in weird settings). They would be joined by two old friends: Juan Braver, a young talented jazz/rock guitarist who had just returned from Los Angeles where he studied music, and Hernan Des, a versatile bass player and musician who perfectly fitted the sound and image of 'Los Chulos'. The band was completed and soon they'd start playing intense shows in the capital, causing a real buzz and attracting hundreds of fans to their gigs.
"The Argentinean rock outfit "Los Chulos" present their debut EP titled Buenos Aires town. It's classy, raw and culturally confusing. It's a storm of supremely melodic electric guitars, combined with tribal drumming 'a la Velvet Underground' (sometimes driven to the edge of punk), a touch of old school drunken reggae and rock and roll. Over this colorful layers stand the unusually high pitched caressing vocals, sometimes dreamy, some others nightmare reminiscent. It introduces the story of a dangerous promised land: 'Buenos Aires Town'.
"Today they unleash their first EP through the British Pink Onion Records. This new recording picks up the shattered pieces of the previous 'Crying Ocean' and injects a high dose of stimulants to develop a more energetic vibe, detaching from the opiate reveries described by the british press on the 'Crying' reviews. The whole session was done live with no overdubs in the summer of 2007 at a temperature of 39 degrees to deliver a pure melting honesty. It's like the comeback to life after the depression, life and british memories through latin eyes. Portraits of lonely bloody winters, mornings and wine, girls in gothic dresses, more opium, some gin, international losers, guns, knives, gypsies and unsettling twisted stories. It contains five tracks that will get you dancing in no time. Don't listen this songs too many times or you'll be addicted!".
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"This record is as magical and natural as gypsy music and secret gigs in the woods, guitar like little reflections of light on leaves and bathing in the sun, some careless little opiate reverie, some sultry little folk song all melancholic made decadent… It’s euphoria cut up like cake or coke into a careful rhyme scheme.
"It’s also quite sensual because of the saxophone and gently caressing continental voice that sings of dying and running away, and some girl called Sophie. It makes me want to dance. That bit ‘take me for a ride, be my dirty little star…’ – it resonates, and I don’t know why.
"It can be like cigarette smoke tinged pink with rose-tinted glasses. (Actually I just bought some new pink aviators so that much is true…) They’re all pretty, pretty songs, all perfect for a walk in the park. You should take the tunes with you to Primrose Hill.
"‘Take me to a magic place’ he sings, like Gogol Bordello on Opium, a place so magical in fact that I’m inspired to make a new cocktail named after the band: My Juliet… It’s white wine poured over a handful of raspberries and strawberries, with some pink grapefruit juice. Opium extract is optional. It’s really pretty. It looks like pink smoke in water. Just like the band."
ROCKFEEDBACK.COM.
"Federico Zig is from argentina but now lives in london and this the first ep by his band My Juliette sums up his experiences in this nutter city of ours. if you like the Velvets, Sonic Youth, Andy Warhol and The Libertines amongst others, then this cd/ep may just be for you."
ROUGHTRADE RECORDS.
"I's eclectic, obscure, edgy, dreamy, haunting, passionate, rockin' and supremely melodic. Don't listen to these songs more than three times or you'll become addicted".
PINKONION RECORDS.
"Like a heroin-addled Nico meeting Jane’s Addiction to collaborate on a ska tune. The rakish vocals perfectly complement the laissez-faire musicality, suggesting it was recorded on downers with not a care in the world. Highly recommended".
NEW-NOISE.NET.
"Federico Zig is an Argentinian moved to London in 2000 at 19 years of age, hoping to let loose his artistic and musical talents in the 'old smoke’.
"His band 'My Juliette’ is the result with an EP release called 'Crying Ocean’. I personally would have used the name 'Zig’ or 'The Zig’ but his choice probably reveals more of his dreamy, sensitive nature which comes through on the EP. Pleasant listening it is too with the white reggae based 'My Wings’, the Jeff Buckley style 'Ghost Song’, electric guitar riffed 'Crying Ocean’, indeed all 6 tracks have an endearing quality.
"Some of the melodics remind me of early Aztec Camera in their delicacy; dreamy is a good word for Zig. The only problem is the accent which sounds like too many mock Italian or French cover bands singing English. It can be sweet at first but then it starts to irritate. For any success this side of the water, a few lessons with the Duchess of Kent would be appreciated.
"On the Pink Onion record label, which linked to Rough Trade is a good enough guarantee for validity, inspires to check out Zig (yes I like saying that word) on www.myjuliette.org for download links and to be impressed."
MUSIC-NEWS.COM.
"Obscure, romantic and eclectic glam rock songs played in a decadent theatre of mad characters. London's bohemian and poetic contingent teamed up for this 'Crying Ocean' EP.
"Today My Juliette unleash their first EP ‘Crying Ocean’ which is available through Pink Onion Records, a brand new label which previously got involved with the release of books and Hollywood movies. The band is formed by Federico Zig (vocals/guitar), Oliver D. Loveless (bass), Steve Brookes (drums) and also joined onstage by Lucie (keyboards) and singer Milla Gems. The result is a powerful alchemy somewhere between the Sex Pistols and The Velvet Underground.
"The Crying Ocean EP is a subtle but intense record loaded with baroque eclecticism. It goes through post-punk to folk melodrama flirting with reggae and jamming escapades along the way. Its lyrics bring back a slightly obscure and raw world that would please literature lovers in the likes of Dickens, Byron, or Baudelaire.
"In addition to this the EP has been produced in Gordon Raphael’s studio and mastered by Graeme Duran who is widely reputed for working with Bjork, Sigur Ros, and many more.
"My Juliette has gathered along the way a committed group of followers and set its name as on of the most unpredictable and original live acts in the new coming London music Scene."
CDBABY.COM.
"From the slow, deliberate and funky syncopated beats of 'My Wings' with added guitar grit, to the cool, chilled meandering of 'Crying Ocean', My Juliette's sound evokes the colourful reveries of Sonic Youth and fine British trippy soundsmiths in the same vein.
"'My Wings' soothes you into My Juliette's cool sound with some breezy ska beats and a loping rhythm, it's followed by, 'Ghosty Song' a driven indie number packed with moments of inspired guitar riffs and a neat solo. Title track, 'Crying Ocean' hardly stands out musically with laidback riffs making it one that simply passes over you like a glassy ocean, but it's a smart tune that charms in an understated way.
"'The Devil You Know' is a hypnotic highlight, a beautiful tune that sees honest vocals entwined with discordant and melancholy guitar chords in an enchanting melody that moves into a rocky chorus. Perhaps it could have been produced by The Libertines if Pete Doherty's head wasn't so filled with narcotics.
"'Dirty Star' is laid out and tripped out rock at its finest with moments of rock indulgence flitting through a pretty guitar tune, while 'Sophie Says' continues the blissful, transcendental poetry with some brass licks adding a little bluesy colour to the tune. This is a smooth tune that simply runs its mellifluous course without a care in the world, a real balmy pleasure with no hints of pretension.
"My Juliette are full of promise, this sing-song style is truly delightful and when matched with tense guitarwork, it really lights a spark that's sure to signify a bright future for this band."
ROOMTHIRTEEN.COM.
WISHES
£ 3.99 produced by Gordon Raphael (2004 single cd/limited edition)
"Rockfeedback comrade Mr Gordon Raphael (The Strokes) produced mysterious trio MY JULIETTE's 'Wishes' single. As ever, Mr R's sagacious ear for the rock need not be doubted; this is dark, gaunt, ferocious stuff in the Joy Division mould, dripping with as much desire as perspiration".
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