Panache is a lush pop project about unrealized fantasy dreams and the disappointment that comes from waking up, knowing that you had it all within your grasp.
Panache is based in Sweden and consists of two guys, a computer, a guitar, hundreds of records and a sampladelic frenzy.
On 25th of May 2005, Panache released the debut album "The Black Letters" on the Japanese label Rallye Records - a small indie label which has released great acts such as Au Revoir Simone, Certainly Sir, Department of Eagles, Garden, Junior Boys, Klaxons, Lo-Fi-Fnk, Midnight Juggernauts, Montag, Psapp, Surkin and more.
"The Black Letters" is a DIY lo-fi cut'n'paste pop album which draws a lot of inspiration from Japanese pop and The Avalanches' samplefest "Since I Left You" combined with the influence from artforms outside of the music sphere, such as rule-breaking ideas of Jean-Luc Godard and the non-musical pop ideas of Mike Alway's él label in the UK. Think of the record as a damaged VHS-to-CD transfer of a super rare exploitation film made in Italy in the 60s by Nicholas Roeg's pot-smoking circle of friends.
On 12th of January 2009, Panache released the 2nd album "Fractions" as a free MP3 album. New sounds, new horizons, new expressions are the key words to this 38 minute pop kaleidoscope.
http://www.rallye-kanazawa.com http://www.panachesounds.com
Discography:
Panache: The Black Letters // ALBUM // 2005
V/A: Swim Sweet Swedish // COMPILATION ALBUM + LINER NOTES // 2005
CDOASS: A Fair Resort // REMIX // 2005
The Embassy: Tell me about Panache // REMIX // 2006
The Embassy: That's Panache // REMIX // 2006
CDOASS: A Fair Resort // NEW REMIX // 2007
Panache: Fractions // MP3 ALBUM // 2009
Boat Club: Memories // REMIX // STILL UNRELEASED
Future?
Making new beats, playing more wax, doing stuff. One song at a time.
Jordan Rivera is back this time with legendary UK singer Spoonface (faada.co.uk). The voice of Number one selling Black Legend and club anthem 'Hey Girl'. Black Legend's "You See the Trouble with Me" reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart selling several million worldwide. Many recognise Spoonface's contribution to the sound of Ukfunky with the classic dancefloor hit 'Hey Girl' With a host of collaborations from Drum and Bass maestro High Contrast to Reggae Legend Janet Kay, his current efforts have kept him at the top of the club charts with tracks like Wunna Be (Christain Marchi remix) and Here For You (Time srl). This track is called 'Keep on Holding'. It's an inspirational house record aiming to provide some upliftment in these 'crazy time's'. Remixes by Jesse Voorn (Dance4Life), Firebeatz (Spinnin/Big&Dirty), John Jacobsen & Anzwer (Pacha Ibiza Residents) Nino Anthony (Portamento/Subliminal), TYNY & Jeremus (Full Throttle Rec.), Amir Barbell (FSM), Jodee Kitch (FSM) and Norty Cotto (Naughty Boy Music/Henry Street Music) Have already become a triumphant hit on myspace!"