Artist info
Genre
Electronic, Pop
Sounds like
MØ, Grimes, Purity Ring
band members
Danny K, Jay LeKat & jacob Sawyer (live)
Influences
MØ, Grimes, Purity Ring
Website
Bio
Producer, Danny K and vocalist, Jay Le Kat, began creating their synthy bedroom pop in 2013. They set out to release a song a month for the duration of 2015.
"Jay Le Kat and Danny K go one step further,
beating their own bonkers drum until it bursts.”
- DIY on NGHT
"A glistening dose of pop that’s heavy on charm and
dripping with glitchy electronics.”
- ALL THINGS GO MUSIC on PARADISE
"I think these guys have the potential to hitch a ride on
the hype wagon pretty fast.”
- WHO THE HELL on AMAZON
Our Perth Listen Out winners are commanding the dancefloor this week as our Feature Artist. Go on, get down to their bright, shiny pop stunners.
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
We've been playing music and in other bands for many years and one day Danny decided he wanted to develop the ULTIMATE song writing process basically so we could never ever have writers block. He began writing beats and experimenting with production and collaborating with Jay on all things vocal; lyrics, melodies etc. It wasn't until Danny met Parker Ighile that he really honed in on his production skills. It all starts with an idea and then we base the rest of the track off that starting point.
What's your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
Creating something that makes people want to dance to and have fun! We are doing something that we love and we want that to always translate into our songs.
What can punters expect from your live show?
We go out of our way every show to make sure that everyone has a good time, expect lots of dancing and lots of lols. We've tried really hard to mix electronic with acoustic instruments.
What's the best advice you've been given and who was it from?
Middle aged woman in crowd with glowstick around neck, head bangin - "hey dickheads, play ur fastest track"
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
Black Panther by Koi Child (but also you have to also watch the super fun video)
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
Well, we usually exclusively listen to happy bangers, but probs, Better Be Home Soon by Crowded House or How To Make Gravy by Paul Kelly… dad rock.
You're the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
Our Home town friends, Slumberjack: Horus. Ex Perth boy - Mr Carl Fox, Porsches: Horses. Also Time Pilot boys have some great unreleased bangers coming!
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
The Jungle Giants in Fremantle was very fun, especially loved Sam whippin out the Jazz flute, double beer skulling & the giant indie anthems.
Tell us about the bands or people in the Perth music community that inspire you.
The Pilerats & Metric people have opened a new venue, which is really paving the way for a new crop of Perth artists & really helping to keep the Perth music scene alive and exciting. Its really just an incredible place to go and discover something new!
What are your plans for the rest of 2015?
Keep on releasing a track a month until November and then we are FINISHED! Probably release the second half of the year's releases on a second EP and to keep playing as many shows as possible! We have a few collaborations we are planning on bring out this year and we plan to do a lot more next year.. along with some remixes.
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The way you marry up voice and the production in such a sweet, playful way is your best trait as a writing team. I think this is my favourite GRRL PAL song.
The way you marry up voice and the production in such a sweet, playful way is your best trait as a writing team. I think this is my favourite GRRL PAL song.
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Very Chairlift-y at times. Sweet, uplifting and charming electro pop.
Very Chairlift-y at times. Sweet, uplifting and charming electro pop.
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Grimes with extra grunt, Jay's sparkling ethereal vocals soar over Danny's grounded bass. Highly addictive.
Grimes with extra grunt, Jay's sparkling ethereal vocals soar over Danny's grounded bass. Highly addictive.