COLDFEET is based in Tokyo, Japan's largest and most intriguing city. A duo, the bandfeatures composer/vocalist LORI, the daughter of an American clinical psychologist father and Japanese harp-playing mother, and WATUSI, a founder of the legendary drum-and-bass outfit Mushroom Head who has produced and played bass on more than 100 CDs.
COLDFEET fuses playful eroticism, sensual vocals and captivating melodies with
a lush cinematic ambience, positive, provocative lyrics, and an offbeat humor anchored by the dichotomous themes of personal strength and vulnerability. The result is a unique, inventive sound that retains the appeal of pop while embracing the bite of new wave, jazz and rock.LORI and WATUSI have been influenced by an array of artists, from Devo, Massive Attack and Sade to Gershwin and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as the films of David Lynch and Sam Raimi. This diversity of media and genres is fundamental to the COLDFEET sound.
COLDFEET's popular debut single, "Pussyfoot," was quickly embraced by listeners and the music press. After a successful first tour of major markets across Japan, LORI and WATUSI set to work on the "Pussyfoot" video. Set at night in the dark, storied forests near Mt. Fuji and shot by film director Iwai Shunji's "Swallowtail" crew, the piece showcased COLDFEET's mastery of visual impact and their innate flair for distinctive, surrealistic imagery. The video enjoyed heavy rotation on Japanese music programs and was highlighted on "Party Zone," a popular show that reaches 60 million households in 41 countries under the auspices of MTV Europe.
COLDFEET's novel partnership has fast become a favorite of the Japanese media. LORI and WATUSI have been featured in more than 60 music and fashion magazines, and have done dozens of guest appearances on radio and MTV Japan. Their striking, chameleonic visuals and cinematic sound have also garnered favor with the fashion industry: COLDFEET have scored music and performed for the shows of top designers such as Christian Dior (John Galliano), OHYA! (Astro Boy) and Koshin Sato (Arrston Volaju Haute Couture).
COLDFEET's albums and maxi-singles are available on SONY Music Entertainment (Japan). Their singles have charted in the top ten in Japan, and their other work, including remixes by Francois K., Truby Trio and Smith&Mighty, has been licensed and released in both North America and Europe. They continue to be highly sought after as writers, producers, musicians, and performers in the Tokyo and national music scenes.
Since 2004, COLDFEET has released four 12-inch vinyl dance singles with their unique interpretations of new wave, disco, and funky house including Bodypop, Superthing, Mop Me Up, and Boom, Clang, Bang. Quickly becoming a club live show favorite throughout Japan, COLDFEET has been touring with FreeTEMPO, Sugiurumn, akakage, and other top DJs, and their much-awaited new album, including an upcoming dance single featuring Mondo Grosso, is set for an Autumn 2005 release.
Discograpy
“Feeling Good” '07 July/11 Released 2,625yen / Grand Gallery (GRGA0035 / TGCS-4268)
01. I Don’t Like Dancing 02. Feeling Good Is Everything 03. It's All Good 04. Here I Am 05. Mercy Me 06. I Really, Really, Really Like You 07. Every Day A Saturday 08. You Want It, You Get It 09. I Got A Thing 10. Hot Dang 11. Thank You for the Natural High 12. So Glad You’re Here 13. Be Nice to Me
New Album "Footworks feat. Lori Fine" '08 June/25 Release 2,800yen / Colunbia Music Entertainment (COCB-537138)
01. One / DJ KAWASAKI 02. Home (Footworks Exclusive Remix) / DAISHI DANCE 03. Love Will Bring You Back / FreeTEMPO 04. Motormouth / Mondo Grosso 05. Revisions / Yukihiro Fukutomi 06. Intro / m-flo 07. Sweet Amazing / Sugiurumn 08. Moon (Makes A Move Be Real Now) / Zazzbuckets 09. T.B.D. (Jazztronik Remix) / Cosmic Village 10. Move With Me / Kentaro Takizawa
