DATE: April 4th, 2011
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La.Ga.Sta.’s favorite Aussie disco outfit The Swiss remix Tyson’s new single “Out Of My Mind”, out now on Back Yard Recordings. Grab it now, while it’s hot!
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Tyson: “Out Of My Mind” [The Swiss Dance Mix] [mp3]
DATE: March 21st, 2011
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“People forgot how to be stars…I’m trying to bring back authentic analogue music that sounds real. I wanted to make something horrible and very, very nasty, so when people heard it they would say ‘urgh’ but in a good way…”. After his killer disco track ”Die On The Dancefloor”, the rising London-based musician and producer Tyson is back with his new 70’s disco-infused single “Out Of My Mind”. The single is out now on Back Yard Recordings, back with remixes from The Swiss (yes) and Star Slinger. Amazing!
DATE: January 20th, 2011
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[Photo: Gui Martinez]
Back in October, we posted Das Moth’s (aka Tokyo-based musician and former punk-band-member Tim Sullivan), brilliant debut 12” ‘Moon/Wrong’ on Cut Copy’s Cutters Records. Das Moth’s EP is finally available digitally. As well as the two originals the digital EP contains an array of remixes from Jacques Renault, Kink & Neville Watson, Sidwho? from The Swiss and Rio Lobotomy and sounds delicious! Take a listen to Kink & Neville Watsona remix of ‘Wrong’ that goes deeper than deep…
After released ‘Vote Bowie for President’ and ‘Pay for Love’ EP, Sidwho?, full time member of Empire of the Sun and 1/3 of The Swiss returns with a new release on Australian label Future Classic. His new late night gem ‘I Do The Night’ is coming out on November 29th and comes with a remix from Session Victim. Preview the release above and grab the gorgeous, ‘Millionaire’, from last year’s Après Compilation.
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DATE: October 27th, 2010
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The last time they were in Athens our feet hurt from dancing. Our favourite live disco band The Swiss from Adelaide is back in town. Tonight the three piece (Sidwho?, Tony Mitolo and Luke Million) are performing at Bios. Do us a favour and don’t miss this one. The Swiss found some the time to drop a line to Last Gas Station about disco, shaking hips, bubbles, French champagne, fast cars, and bodybuilding. Get ready for an epic, disco, synth journey!
La.Ga.Sta.: Why Swiss and not Aussie? The Swiss: That’s quite funny we’ve been saying that “Australia”, would be a great name for a band. But I think that it would only work outside of Australia. Same goes with The Swiss. It sounds exotic, it is worlds apart from Australia, culturally, geographically, and climate wise too. I just hope that it makes sense in Switzerland.
How would you describe your sound?
We have been told that we are Dance, Disco, Boutique Disco, Progressive Disco, Disco House, Live Disco Disco Bisco Disco, Moustache Disco. So I guess we are … Disco.
What has influenced you in the past years?
Many things have influenced the band over the years. Film, music, literature, sex, fast cars, and bodybuilding just to name a few. As individuals we are into different styles of music. When we come together those influences come out in our playing and form to make what is now The Swiss.
What turns you on?
Shaking hips, bopping bums and sweaty palms.
Where are your favourite places to play?
This is very hard to answer. In the end I guess no matter where we are in the world, once we start playing and the people are dancing you could be anywhere. It doesn’t really change. I mean other than the venue, the sound, the food and a different language for us not to speak it ends up being the same. That’s the great thing about music. It is truly a global art form that transcends international boundaries.
What is missing from the dance music scene nowadays?
There is less of some things and more of others. I don’t think it’s hard to find what you are looking for with a little research. From what I have been lucky enough to see and be a part of in different parts of the world it seems to be a thriving, positive and super fun scene full of productive, nice, helpful people with a few idiots thrown in for good measure.
How do you see today’s Australian electro scene?
It feels like there is almost a second wave of acts coming out of Australia. Acts like the Bag Raiders and Miami Horror releasing debut full-length albums this year is a great sign of things to come. It’s a very exciting time with new and old faces doing good things.
Which are your favoutire tracks at the moment?
Sidwho?: Logg – ‘Lay it on the line’
Luke Million: Patrice Rushen – ‘Forget Me Nots’
Tony Mitolo: Carte Blanche – ‘Do! Do! Do!’
Which is your favourite destination?
Earth.
Which songs do you love to listen to while driving your car?
I lost my license for the 5th time. I get it back when we go back to Australia. Plus I have an old Vespa which doesn’t have a stereo. Luke listens to classical music because his car speakers are blown and it’s the only genre that doesn’t distort them and Sid seems to always have Arthur Russell on whenever I am in his car.
What are you most excited about right now?
Playing these shows in Europe. I have been really busy over the last few weeks and we have been sidetracked thinking about other things. It has only just hit me now that within 8 hours I will be in Rome getting ready to play the first of the 10 shows we are doing over the next 2 weeks. I personally can’t wait to play some of our new music for you guys. Yeah!!!
Which is the best “Bubble Bath” to use? You should know by now…
Ha! Well…I guess the only baths we like are the ones that are full of people with the bubbles coming overflowing French Champagne.
Will disco never die?
I can honestly say…NO. Whether people call it Disco, or House, or Techno, or whatever. There will always be people dancing to that tribal bass drum going bang! Bang!Bang! Bang!. Thinking about it makes me smile.
Should we expect a full album in 2011?
Yes and we are excited.
So, put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away…
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