Perfume Genius – Learning
admin on Jan 20th 2010
Perfume Genius – Learning
Every time Chris Garneau attempts a lo-fi recording at home, a chill lends itself to the air and a faint lullaby-like sound can be heard interfering with the tape-deck. The more he strains to hear it, the more he’s convinced he’s captured an electronic voice phenomenon. What he doesn’t know is that his ghost has a name: Perfume Genius. Continue Reading »
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Video: Chris Garneau – Apartment Session
admin on Jul 29th 2009
Indie’s pocket-sized pianist performs ‘Winter Song #1′, ‘Hands on the Radio’ and ‘Try Me’ in a New York apartment. You can watch the accompanying interview here. Garneau’s new album, El Radio, is out now on Absolutely Kosher.
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Chris Garneau – Dirty Night Clowns
admin on Jun 10th 2009
Chris Garneau – Dirty Night Clowns
Chris Garneau’s second album, El Radio, feels like it has been in the pipeline for a long time now. I remember saying hello to him in Paris towards the end of 2007 and Eleanor the Cats and Kids, as it was then titled, was on its way. Though the name has changed and a trip to Mexico had an impact on its themes, the work is still an homage to his grandmother and draws inspiration from historical female figures. But if this track is a good indicator of the quality, the delay will have been worthwhile. Continue Reading »
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Live Review: Chris Garneau, Caribou, José González – La Cigale, Paris
admin on Feb 26th 2008
Kneeling down over a curious-looking antique pump organ, Chris Garneau opened the evening with his love songs of hush-toned whimpers accompanied by a cellist. Stark and overflowing with quirky detail, his music was granted the intimacy it required despite the volume of numbers still filing in, drawing reverential respect and thunderous applause. Continue Reading »
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