"a pure pleasure for the ’adverted’ ears; quality sound and amazing voice , the perfect fit for me ; Alden Tyrell meeting Fred Ventura..." (Zoopsie, cbs, October 2007)
"...fantastic Italo-inspired outfit, Heartbreak. No mere pastiche, Heartbreak write cybernetic tear-jerkers and zooming power disco hits, sung with a lot of emotion by Muravchik, a captivating frontman. Not only have Heartbreak put out two faultless 12-inches on their Lycra label, including a split-single with Belgium’s Revolving Eyes, they’re also a killer live act. Muravchik dances like he’s possessed by the spirits of Den Harrown and Freddie Mercury. Renault wears a Mexican wrestling mask. It’s a strange dynamic but it produces terrific energy." (Vice Magazine, The Fear Issue, Piers Martin Novemeber 2007)
"Already a regular staple in my review pages here in M8, Heartbreak, thanks to supporting The Gossip at Manchester Pride and a host of must-see anarchic gigs, are fast becoming hot property everywhere else too! A duo featuring a wrestling, mask clad synth-psycho and a Zombie-fied Freddie Mercury screamer, these guys specialise in pissed-off Italo-pop played with a zest not seen since Slayer in about ’86. [...] Go fetch! M8/M8 (Fonteyn, M8, November 2007)"
"A welcome distraction from the mindless indie pop and hip hop slop of the nougties. A vocal range of peerless octave assault. Camp darkness and groovily odd." (Riley, Wound Magazine, November 2007)
"...burst through the speakers like the ghost of Moroder - all hooky melodies, tight n’ fresh production, and the most rousing, stadium baiting, air punching vocals this side of ’88...it’s not for everyone, but neither is Champagne..." (One Week To Live, J. Saintil October 2007)
"Superb dark, hard pounding, ultra-camp electronic disco action with Italo-inspired infectiously catchy vocals! Will appeal to fans of I-F! This is the business! Highly recommended!" (Sounds of the Universe, October 2007)
"’Poison’ - an authentic Italo-disco pastiche with a shrill, bubblewrap, euro-pop vocal narrative... [’We’re back’] bruising discotech..." (Warpmart, October 2007)
"...something thoroughly unique and contemporary, in a word: fresh... a sound that is so distinct people leave their gigs smiling though slightly perplexed. Their live shows are indeed the stuff of legend... Watch out, these boys are on the rise..." (One Week To Live, May 06)
"Now we’re talking. I love these guys - they’re a duo comprising analogue synth guru Ali Renault (of the equally fab Cyberdance) and hirsute frontman Sebastian. Whilst Cyberdance are pushing a dirtier electro sound, Heartbreak are bravely going all out for the whole Italo-pop thing - great news for me as this is best described as I-F with lashings of Bee Gees’ high drama (i.e. both dark and rather camp indeed). Manic and up-tempo, ’Destroy All Power’ is awash with electro hysteria and in contrast, ’Soul Transplant’ is an ominous broody thing. On the flip ’Part-Time Lover’ is a vocoder-charged banger but it’s the pulsating ’Regret’ with its emotional falsettos and classic Italo ’woah-oh’s’, that make this my single of the month!. 8/8" (Fonteyn, M8, June 2006)
"Alright, you may remember back in issue 23 (Roger Sanchez cover) that we gave you, dear reader, the heads up about the Italo-cum-electro-cum-synth-pop band Heartbreak that sound like the lovechild of an orgy between Black Sabbath and Alexander Robotnick, New Order and Bangkok Impact. Perhaps a strange comparison, but one that fits perfectly. The first track ’Destroy All Power’, is a high-energy, Italo stormer that sounds like Giorgio Moroder making love to Thomas Bangalter’s laptop. Whereas ’Soul Transplant’ is a slow burning pop track with an infectious synth-line, and amazingly unique vocals from electro virtuoso Sebastian Muravchik, whose impressive range and particular inflection blows one away more than a week in Rio. But don’t sleep on ’Part Time Lover either, it’s like a Jimmy Edgard and Chromeo got together to make an ode to Zapp through electronic disco. Pick it up. Quite simply genious. 7/7" (One Week to Live, June 06)
Ali Renault and Sebastian Muravchik juxtapose different backgrounds (Electro vs. Italo Pop) to create a hybrid that will make the world dance with tears in their eyes, like bi-polar maniacs in the brink of an ecstatic panic attack!
Excellente! I have some Rosalita plans and schemes hatching in my devious head which involves you two so just watch my space, okay? It's all about the music. I'm seeing Jorja tomorrow night so hope to maybe even pick them up then.. Love it. LOTS. Take care, MsRxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You guys are AMAZING. Last night was SO MUCH FUN. I might have to stalk your sets for awhile.. Listening to you guys is like a big fat 'life injection' which makes you high for hours afterwards. Take care both of you. MsRx
Yo. Hope you guys are well. Got any more info about the gig on Sat 19th April? It's my birthday that weekend and thinking of spending it in London.....xx
