Hot Chip

Remember the song 'Rhythm Is A Dancer' by Snap back in 1992? Well it's being used in the latest ad for Drench Spring Water. See Brains from Thunderbirds strut his stuff in a way I've never seen him do it before! I think he looks scarily like the lead singer from Hot Chip, Alexis Taylor. Apparently PuppetCraft created and operated a Brains puppet for the filming with CGI used in post production. It's quite impressive and certainly got me watching. Not sure even John Malko... MORE

While everyone else was Deathcabbing I made a point to get my ass on over to the Sahara tent for what was in my estimation an absolute must band to see. I've only recently gotten into Hot Chip since I heard their new album. Even though I had heard/seen vids of theirs before, something about "Made In The Dark" clicked for me(may have something to do with the accessiblity of the new album leak several months ago, hehe). Anyway, securing a spot outside the tent I lai... MORE

My review of Hot Chip's album Made In The Dark is done and now up at Blogcritics Magazine. Here's the intro:

After gaining acclaim with The Warning, Hot Chip returns with their third release Made In The Dark. Filled with a great mix of songs, it's a worthy follow-up to their breakthrough album.

Enjoy one of my favorite tracks from this album.... MORE

Hot Chip and Free Blood made for dance party crazy at the Crystal Ballroom this last week. Free Blood was definitely interesting but so loud tonsils were vibrating and the super loudness marred the ability to truly listen to the music. Some of the songs were great and when possible I will give it a further listen. Hot Chip was fantastic. The intense way that the entire band threw themselves into their music was brilliant! Sheer fun! They did an incredible job blendin... MORE

Hot Chip dropped a new video this week, for "One Pure Thought" off their Made in the Dark LP: One Pure Thought
I dig this animation style...

Assuming some of you don't know: Hot Chip are those British electro kids that brought you that poppin little dance track, called 'Ready for the Floor,' that came out back in January and has been remixed by everyone under the sun (to the point where some of you probably haven't even heard the original version. Fix that now--you can listen and read). Why it bears mentioning: I heard the song on the radio last night and realized how good it is--I even put it on a mix CD I made... MORE

Hot Chip wants you arrested. Their new video for "Arrest Yourself" is a fabulous blend of new and old techtronics, meshing Kraftwerk visuals with Matrix themes. Check it out:

Hi hi hi - I'm back on line... Just a contrasting track for you... I love the early 80s opening sound (reminds me of cheesy Americana bands from that period), and love the way it swings into ragga.. These guys are sickeningly talented. The varying styles mesh together really well, I think. And oh, those guitars......... MORE

This track bangs like a freakin' shed door in the wind; I really really dig the middle eastern influence in it... It's been my party dance track of the weekend. Brilliant. Contrasting track to follow but this LP is a gorgeous journey.. (only managed to pick it up on Friday but it's been on my player non stop)... I also feel that the diversity and depth of Hot Chip is really shown in this LP; it's almost certainly their best to date moving them up another notch in musical... MORE

Sherrie tried tenaciously to scrub away a piece of baked-on black gristle from inside the oven, but the gristle proved more stubborn than her. She threw the cleaning pad into the sink in frustration. -- What we need is one of those Robo Servants!, she called to Don. Don was reading his Holo-Paper on the coach and pretended not to hear. -- Don't pretend you can't hear, said Sherrie exiting the kitchen. He sighed deeply. –I told you, Sher, I’m not comfortable with the idea of R... MORE

Hot Chip - Made In The Dark Rating 6/10 Hot Chip can write a memorable Pop song, for this fact there is little doubt. Indeed, the London 5 piece have gathered interest from those behind the resurgently healthy Kylie Minogue, with a view to a future writing collaboration. Not bad for a bunch of nerds who write and record much of their material in Joe Goddard’s bedroom, built their reputation through Hulk hands and favourable indie reviews, they fondly reference Destiny’s ... MORE

MP3 bloggers the world over believe Hot Chip to be pretty much unfuckwitable. The UK dance act have never left the web’s collective unconscious since the release of The Warning in 2006. They enhanced their rep with energetic live shows, a mix CD for the DJ Kicks series, and remix work for such luminaries as Queens of the Stone Age and Matthew Dear. Yet in the interest of fairness and balance, and because your reviewer is a contrary bastard, I've decided to fuck wi... MORE

What are you doing Guys!? Why in the world would you release the best song from the new album as a single? Why-why-why!? That only leave people in pain and misery... like me at the moment! I would release the next best song as a single and then put the best song somewhere in the middle of the album... then the whole album would be as a delicious box filled with divine macroncookies from salon de thé - Laduree, in Paris... oooh la la, tries bien! The first cookie ta... MORE

Hot Chip are well known for their catchy pop songs that are just dripping with great synthesizer sounds. Ever wonder what they use to get those great melodies? Well, the band recently broke it down for Dazed & Confused magazine and described their favorite synths and why. There are 6 tributes in all, and Dazed Digital (the online version of the magazine) has published all of them unedited. Here are the first 5, the last one will be published tomorrow: The Roland ... MORE