Honkytonks presents Alexkid!

Alexkid spent his childhood in the Balearics and then moved to the French capital as a young adult. From his first attempts on a 4 track recorder to the discovery of the possibilities of computers, Alexkid has been the masterchief of hybrid music, fusioning traditional instruments (guitars, basses, keyboards) and electronic ones (samplers, softwares). Following the release of his first EPs, remix requests flew, proving that all musicians recognized his artistic and engineering talents. He dedicated his first official remix to a duet written by Hector Zazou for Suzanne Vega & John Cale. Here are some of the artists who were offered remixes by Alexkid: Llorca, Sylk 130, Kemetic Just, George Michael, Fertile Ground, Astor Piazzolla… He also produced the original music for the Jennifer Lopez fragrance's commercial. 2003 saw the release of his second album Mint followed by a worldwide tour.

Caracol the 12' released earlier this year was a clear announcement of Caracol the album, Alexkid's new and surprising solo effort three years after the highly successful Mint (of which 'Come with me' and 'Don't hide it' were best selling singles in Europe).

Caracol - snail in Spanish - is a love letter to clubbers worldwide, a series of infectious tracks made to measure for the dance floors delight as well as living room hifi systems, such is the talent of Alexkid whose producer's skills are based on a profound knowledge of the recording studio (he has engineered an impressive list of projects, remixed many artists like Llorca, King Britt, Tosca, Phonique, Freestyle Man & Kiki or George Michael among others) and whose accurate perception of the club scene comes from almost ten years of constant touring all over the planet.

Music to dance to or music to listen to -

Both is the answer and no compromise is the mode. With its production almost stripped to the bone, Caracol will come as a surprise to the fans of his more luxurious previous releases, but will for sure seduce the lovers of powerful sonic experiments. After months in the studio, Alexkid finally took up his self-imposed challenge to balance spontaneity and roughness with creativity and excellence. Subtraction rather than addition, one idea explored to its limits rather than ten barely skimmed : where many would pile up, Alexkid did unpile, giving as much room as possible to the Sound - stunning - absolutely massive in the low regions and immaculate in the highs.

There's an icing to every cake and Caracol is no exception to the rule, but here, cream has been replaced by a wide choice of spices.

Hooked- Catch this kid at Honkytonks on Monday 6th of November. Prep-Sale tix are just $30 each available from http://www.honkytonks.com.au/ or Central Station Records.

Plus grab the Honkytonks mixed by Mike Callander and Aram Chapers album out on 23rd October through Stomp/EQ. Something to remind you of a place you partied at for years on end!




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