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Motion Picture Actress
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Region: Brisbane, QLD
Members: Thxmvs Brydxn
Sounds Like: Moby, Flying Lotus, clams casino
Influences: Brian Eno, J dilla, Aaliyah



In late 2011, Thomas began writing and recording electronic music with its own distinctive under the moniker Motion Picture Actress. His extensive jazz background was a major influence, informing his first EP, Natural Ghost. The EP was immediately picked up by various blogs, magazines, and received spot rotation on tastemakers Triple J and FBi Radio.

To date, Motion Picture Actress has supported numerous local and international artists, including Balam Acab, Lapalux, OoOOo, Oliver Tank, Chet Faker, Collarbones and Elroy 4.0. Tom released his first single True in May 2011, having a more distinctive, mature sound; again receiving spot rotation on Triple J. Aside from working on his debut LP, Thomas has began producing music for US hip/hop artist Ziggy McFly; as part of his yet-to-be-released “Demigod LP”.


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True
rating:  4/5
Oh Yehhhh. This is a pretty addictive listen. Love the messy samples interwoven with eerie vocals.
triplej



NaturalGhost
rating:  3/5
Influences are pouring through. I like that you're looking for new ways to finish a song too. The tempo rush to fade out makes me wana know what's up...
triplej



True
rating:  4/5
I'm a sucker for electronic/trip hop tracks, especially when done well. Favourite part of this song is when it goes into half time and the beats and ...
superuser



NaturalGhost
rating:  5/5
Yeaaaah, let me just lean out of my hammock to say this was lovely. Sounds like Moby with the spacey piano and warm beats and the jazzy scatting samp...
superuser


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