Joe Goddard (musician)
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Joe Goddard | |
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 Goddard performing with Hot Chip in 2013 | |
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| Born | London, England |
| Origin | London, England |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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Joe Goddard is a British musician, songwriter, and DJ. He is best known as a member of the English synth-pop band Hot Chip, which he co-founded with Alexis Taylor. In 2007, he co-founded record label Greco-Roman, which has produced albums by artists such as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Disclosure.[1][2] Goddard is also a member of electronica group The 2 Bears, and produced two solo albums, Harvest Festival (2009) and Electric Lines (2017).
Career
Goddard is one of the founding members of Hot Chip. Started with high-school friend Alexis Taylor, they released their first album Coming on Strong in 2004. After the album's release, Hot Chip gained three new members: Owen Clarke, Felix Martin, and Al Doyle, who all had played on the album. Their second album, The Warning, gained the band more mainstream attention.[3]
Solo albums
- Harvest Festival (Greco-Roman, 2009)
- Electric Lines (Domino, 2017)
References
- ^ Hutchinson, Kate (6 September 2013). "Greco-Roman: the DIY dance label uncovering the stars of tomorrow". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Greco-Roman". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ Gibson, Owen (19 July 2006). "Mercury judges opt for eclectic shortlist". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 October 2008.