Holy Ghost!
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 Holy Ghost! performing at North Coast Music Festival in Chicago, September 5, 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Synthpop, nu-disco, alternative dance |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | DFA |
| Associated acts | The Juan MacLean |
| Website | www.holyghostnyc.com |
| Members | Nick Millhiser Alex Frankel |
Holy Ghost! is an American synthpop duo from Brooklyn, New York City, consisting of Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel.[1]
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History [edit]
Millhiser and Frankel both grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City and attended elementary school together.[2] They were later part of a hip hop group called Automato. Automato's debut album was produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy of The DFA. After the release of the album, Automato "kind of fell apart".[3] However, Millhiser and Frankel kept working on music. Initially it was going to be more hip hop work, but decided to create music with vocals and poppier arrangements. The name Holy Ghost! was selected just before the pressing of their debut single "Hold On" in November 2007.[2] The single was described by Resident Advisor as "one of the dirtiest little Italo tunes you're likely to hear this year".[4]
The duo continued to work on various remixes for the likes of Moby, Cut Copy and MGMT. Their second single, "I Will Come Back" was initially released in conjunction with Mountain Dew's Green Label Sound record label. A video was made for the single that is a shot-for-shot remake of New Order's "Confusion" video, including Arthur Baker reprising his role from the original.[5] The song was later included on the "Static on the Wire" EP, released on the 18 May 2010.[6] The duo also began to play live, starting with a tour with label mates LCD Soundsystem.[6]
The duo also worked on a self-titled album, which was released on April 2, 2011.[7][8]
Discography [edit]
Albums [edit]
- Holy Ghost! (2011)
Singles [edit]
- "Hold On" (DFA · 2007)
- "Hold On" Mock & Toof remixes (DFA · 2008)
- "I Will Come Back" (DFA/Green Label Sound · 2009)
- "Static on the Wire" (DFA · 2010)
- "On Board" (Friendly Fires cover, backed with Friendly Fires covering "Hold On") (XL Recordings · 2010)
- "Say My Name" The Revenge remixes (DFA · 2010)
- "Do It Again" (DFA · 2011)
- "Wait & See" (DFA · 2011)
- "Hold My Breath" (DFA · 2011)
- "I Wanted to Tell Her" (Ministry cover) (Green Label Sound · 2011)
- "It's Not Over" (DFA · 2012)
- "It Gets Dark" (DFA · 2012)
- "Dumb Disco Ideas" (DFA · 2013)
Other releases [edit]
- The Remixes Vol. 1 (Compact Cassette compilation · 2009)
Remixes [edit]
| Year | Artist | Title |
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| 2007 | Panthers | "Goblin City" |
| Only Fools and Horses | "Spectacle Wins" | |
| 2008 | Moby | "I Love to Move in Here" |
| In Flagranti | "Business Acuman" | |
| Cut Copy | "Hearts on Fire" | |
| They Came From The Stars, I Saw Them | "Moon Song" | |
| Jazzanova featuring Ben Westbeech | "I Can See" | |
| MGMT | "Of Moons, Birds and Monsters" | |
| 2009 | Curses! | "The Deep End" |
| Phoenix | "Lisztomania" | |
| Datarock | "The Pretender" | |
| 2010 | LCD Soundsystem | "Drunk Girls" |
| Monarchy | "Love Get Out of My Way" | |
| Mark Ronson & the Business Intl. featuring Boy George & Andrew Wyatt | "Somebody to Love Me" | |
| 2011 | Black Van | "Moments of Excellence" |
| Midnight Magic | "Drop Me a Line" | |
| 2012 | Moby | "Blue Moon" |
References [edit]
- ^ Relaxnews (May 16, 2011). "Most blogged artists: synth pop duo Holy Ghost! releases free track, new video". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ a b "Exclusive Holy Ghost! interview". XLR8R. January 12, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ^ "Holy Ghost! interview SXSW". spinnermusic.co.uk. March 15, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ^ "RA Reviews: Holy Ghost! – Hold On". Resident Advisor. November 9, 2007. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ^ "Holy Ghost!'s "I Will Come Back" vid". XLR8R. September 7, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ^ a b "Holy Ghost! Remix "Drunk Girls", Tour With LCD Soundsystem, Release EP". Pitchfork Media. April 27, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ^ "HOLY GHOST! REVEAL ALBUM ART, PLOT U.S. TOUR WITH CUT COPY". Altsounds.com. February 4, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
- ^ "Holy Ghost! Makes Room for Us". Interview. February 3, 2010. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
