TRASH MENAGERIE |My love for Crystal Fighters

Thursday, June 11, 2009

My love for Crystal Fighters

Crystal Fighters Xtatic Truth Uploaded by MaisonKitsune

I don’t know when it was that I first listened to the fascinating sounds of Crystal Fighters, but ever since that magical moment, I’ve been obsessed and cannot stop listening to them. Their first single, “Xtatic Truth” captured my heart, and clearly that of French imprint Kitsuné, as they released the track and EP, this past May.

The music of this London based five piece runs a wide range (just listen to their mixtape below) and is supersaturated with such influences as South American and Basque folk traditions, house, dubstep, latin electro, soca-infused bassline, energetic vocals and rhythms, and plenty of cowbell. Their sound is slightly familiar; perhaps something straight out of an enchanted tale, which wouldn’t be far off from how Crystal Fighters came to be.

While clearing out her late grandfather’s home in the Basque countryside, front woman Laure discovered the manuscript of an unfinished opera entitled ‘Crystal Fighters,’ penned at the breakdown of his life. Inspired by this, Laure returned to London and shared her findings with her musician friends. Together, they turned her grandfather’s work into the brilliant work of their own.

The music of Crystal Fighters is nostalgic, future-minded and full of passion. Not only is their sound making waves, their highly energetic live shows have garnered loads of attention as well. Let’s hope it’s not long before they make their way over to the states, or better yet, book your plane ticket with a quickness and catch them in and around Londontown!

Make a purchase of “Xtatic Truth” at Turntable Lab featuring “Xtatic Truth” remixes by MayBB, Magistrates and Renaissance Man. Other remixes coming soon on a digital remix EP with 4 other tracks, including a remix by L-VIS 1990, Micromattic, Radioproof, Tomoki and Arcade. Meantime, have a listen to an oldish tune, “I Love London”, that had everyone talking!!

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Crystal Fighters – I love London

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