This month Freaks co-founder Justin Harris headlines the special Godskitchen Worldwide GK Angel Party on Friday, June 27th.
Having built a huge cult following Freaks were catapulted into the mainstream in the summer of 2007 with a re-work of their underground classic from 2004, ‘The Creeps’ [Get On The Dancefloor]’ which became an instant summer anthem, and the most downloaded-tune in the history of DJDownload.com the track was so popular it was eventually licensed to major television advertising campaigns.
Luke Solomon and Justin Harris are currently working with a 5-piece band and co-producing a new album with Peter Hoffman of Richard X fame. They’ve now completed production of their fourth studio album, Psych, which continues where the previous album "The Man Who Lived Underground" left off – ranting and raving about life in general!
Musically, it takes its roots from 70s ,80s and 90s dance acts just to prove a point. Bands such as Skyy, Talking Heads, the B52s and Green Velvet. Combining electronic rhythm with live instruments, Freaks set about fusing the new with the old and flying the flag for "dance music" (ultimately music you can dance too).
Freaks were originally born in 1994, the brain child of Justin Harris and Luke Solomon. They began recording for Phono, home of Herbert and Swag and their first few releases, which came in three parts, saw them journey through filter disco (The Shrunken Head), quirky mid tempo house (Journey's Through Happiness), and minimal techno (The Milwaukee Stance).
Then came the time to set up their own label and they kicked off the Music For Freaks imprint by releasing a series of 4x12 inches, each with a collectable sleeve. MFF was also home for their albums, Meanwhile Back At The Disco, The Beat Diaries and The Man Who Lived Underground and tracks such as "Turning Orange", "The Creeps" and "Where Were You When The Lights Went Out" have since become Freaks seminal records. Freaks has also garnered support from the likes of The Chemical Brothers, Arthur Baker and Derrick Carter and throughout the years and the music, they have built a faithful and obsessive fanbase throughout Europe and Japan.
So there came a point when Justin and Luke knew that Freaks wasn't just about 2 blokes twiddling some knobs in a studio and hoping for the best. And so it all began a long time ago with their early work on their first album, the Beat Diaries, which featured Stella Attar on vocals. Then Diz came along, the male vocalist. Then Rub, the bass player and brain surgeon! Then Jonny Rock, the guitarist, a long time DJ cohort. To the most recent member, drummer Sasha Davis, and Freaks was born.
Justin Harris plays the headline DJ set this Friday, June 27 at the monthly GK Angel Party at Club Bonbon, home of Godskitchen, China.
Club Bonbon, Home of Godskitchen China
2F - 3F YunHai Tower,
No. 1329 -1331, HuaiHai Middle Road
Website: www.clubbonbon.com
Reservations: 133 2193 9299
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