- Drums of Death (musician)
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Drums of Death Birth name Colin Bailey Origin Oban, Scotland Genres Electroclash, dance punk, alternative dance Occupations Songwriter, producer, DJ, remixer Years active 2005 - present Associated acts Peaches, Hot Chip Colin Bailey, better known by his stage name Drums of Death, is a London-based electronic musician, originally from Scotland.[1] His music is a blend of techno, old school house, punk rock and electro. He is known for energetic and exciting live shows and has said in interviews[2] that his forthcoming album is all "Love songs and rave horns".
Drums of Death worked on Peaches' album I Feel Cream, producing and co-writing the title track as well as a 40 minute mixtape of remixes of several of Peaches' other songs (released in early 2009 by XL Recordings).[3] Drums of Death has toured the US and Canada with Hot Chip (2008) and Peaches (2009)[4] and remixed artists such as Tricky and Franz Ferdinand. He has also toured extensively through Europe and the UK, performing at music festivals.
Drums of Death has released two 12" vinyl singles on the Greco-Roman record label and a video for the second single "Got Yr Thing". In 2008 a limited edition 12" picture disc called "DODFUCKSUPANESCORTTUNE" (a legit bootleg of the song "Starlight" by Escort) was released on Civil Music). In 2009 Drums of Death created a DJ mix for the Resident Advisor Podcasts.[5] There was also a special version of the new original song "Lonely Days" made for inclusion in Toddla T's Fabric Live mix CD. Drums of Death's first full length album is due for release on the Greco-Roman record label in Spring 2010.[6]
Contents
Discography
LPs
- 2010: "Generation Hexed"
EPs and Singles
- 2008: Dodfucksupanescorttune (12", single)
- 2008: Drums Of Death Steps Into The Ring EP (12", EP)
- 2009: Got Yr Thing (Single)
- 2011: Black Waves EP (12", EP)
Other releases
- 2008: "Ozzy" (MP3 single)
- 2009: "RA.165" (MP3 single)
Remixes
- Tricky "Council Estate" (Domino)
- Franz Ferdinand "What She Came For" (Domino)
- Hot Chip "One Life Stand" (Parlophone)
References
- ^ http://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/features/6093/Drums_Of_Death-interview.html
- ^ http://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=165
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Drums+Of+Death
- ^ http://www.dazeddigital.com/Video/Default.aspx?CategoryId=0&VideoID=143
- ^ http://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=165
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/grecoromanmusic
External links
- Drums of Death (official site)
- Daily Music Guide review (Tess Askew)
Categories:- Electronica musicians
- British electronic music groups
- Living people
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