There was a certain surreality that came with seeing Alexis Taylor behind a piano and not a synthesizer, without his characteristic lab coat and futuristic headwear, but the Hot Chip frontman’s trill was cutting just the same as he debuted a number of songs off his recent solo release Piano. Like the silver tongued piano man that […]

We’re usually not the biggest fans of cover songs or remixes, but Hot Chip just marveled us with their sensational cover of Bruce Springsteen’s classic 80s synth number “Dancing In The Dark”. Hot Chip’s version is an epic seven minutes of nostalgia which was recorded with a seven piece live band, featuring drummer Sarah Jones […]

One song into Hot Chip‘s Tuesday night headlining set at the Greek Theatre, I looked around and saw a bunch of people dancing with less rhythm than Elaine from Seinfeld. It’s really an awesome thing to see at a concert. Oftentimes, people are too self-conscious to really let loose, especially if dancing isn’t their thing. But […]

Next Saturday, November 29, Hot Chip and DFA Records are taking over the Avalon Hollywood with an electrifying dance party you will not want to miss. Hot Chip will perform a DJ set with support from the always entertaining 2 Bears, Juan Maclean (DJ Set), Nancy Whang and Magic Touch. From Electroclash, disco, techno, house […]

Last Wednesday Sleigh Bells headlined a sold out show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. They played the week before with LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip at Hollywood Bowl but it’s clear that LA fans needed an additional dose of the noise pop duo. With several giant Marshall amps stacked behind them, Alexis […]

Rhonda dear, I thought your were a monthly engagement, but what joy you brought me when I read your tweet today! In celebration of LCD Soundsytem’s and Hot Chip’s show at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, A Club Called Rhonda will be breaking it down with their own after-party this Friday, October, 15th featuring the […]

Producing and remixing those luscious electro beats, English DJ duo, Simian Mobile Disco is back at it with their second studio album “Temporary Pleasure.” The new album is mellow on the instrumentals and heavy on the catchy vocals featuring an impressive set of vocal collaborations. Talk about an album filled with songs that stick to […]