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| website = [http://myspace.com/datpolitics Official Myspace] |
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'''DAT politics''' is a [[France|French]] electronic band created in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|title =DAT Politics: Biography |first=Andy|last=Kellman |publisher=Allmusic| url ={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=dat-politics-p478219|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate =16 February 2012}}</ref> Their energetic live shows explain the cult like enthusiasm that surrounds the French electronic combo as they’ve been touring the world extensively over the years. The two founding members, Claude |
'''DAT politics''' is a [[France|French]] electronic band created in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|title =DAT Politics: Biography |first=Andy|last=Kellman |publisher=Allmusic| url ={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=dat-politics-p478219|pure_url=yes}} |accessdate =16 February 2012}}</ref> Their energetic live shows explain the cult like enthusiasm that surrounds the French electronic combo as they’ve been touring the world extensively over the years. The two founding members, Claude and Gaetan (also known as Tone Rec and Skipp) are also involved in photography and graphic design which leads them to create their own records covers, websites, t-shirts etc. |
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The music of the duo is often classified under the electro-pop genre and described as catchy, melodic and eminently danceable. For 10 years, they 've been influential for a lot of young electronic composers worldwide. Since 2002, their music is host by the glamorous electro rock label [[Chicks On Speed]]. |
The music of the duo is often classified under the electro-pop genre and described as catchy, melodic and eminently danceable. For 10 years, they 've been influential for a lot of young electronic composers worldwide. Since 2002, their music is host by the glamorous electro rock label [[Chicks On Speed]]. |
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They remixed a bunch of international electronic producers and most recently [[Yacht]] on the New York label [[DFA Records|DFA]]. |
They remixed a bunch of international electronic producers and most recently [[Yacht]] on the New York label [[DFA Records|DFA]]. |
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A new EP, People R Inside, was released in 2011. |
A new EP, [[People R Inside]], with remixes from [[Yacht]] and [[Kap Bambino]] was released in nov 2011. |
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On April 10, 2012, they released a new album called "BLITZ GAZER" through Sub Rosa.<ref>{{cite web|title =Sub Rosa- dat politics |publisher=Sub Rosa| url =http://subrosa.itcmedia.net/en/catalogue/electronics/dat-politics.html |accessdate =4 April 2012}}</ref> |
On April 10, 2012, they released a new album called "BLITZ GAZER" through Sub Rosa.<ref>{{cite web|title =Sub Rosa- dat politics |publisher=Sub Rosa| url =http://subrosa.itcmedia.net/en/catalogue/electronics/dat-politics.html |accessdate =4 April 2012}}</ref> |
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Fall 2012, a new video [[Face in Sustain]] has been shot by [[Adam Traynor]] director, musician, frequent collaborator of the electro pop scene including [[Peaches]], [[Gonzales]], [[Puppetmastaz]], [[Boysnoize]], [[Tiga]]... |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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Revision as of 13:31, 24 October 2012
DAT Politics | |
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| Origin | France |
| Genres | Electro Pop French Electronic Dance |
| Years active | 1999/2000–present |
| Labels | Chicks On Speed Records, Tigerbeat6 |
| Members | Dat Politics |
| Website | Official Myspace |
DAT politics is a French electronic band created in 1999.[1] Their energetic live shows explain the cult like enthusiasm that surrounds the French electronic combo as they’ve been touring the world extensively over the years. The two founding members, Claude and Gaetan (also known as Tone Rec and Skipp) are also involved in photography and graphic design which leads them to create their own records covers, websites, t-shirts etc. The music of the duo is often classified under the electro-pop genre and described as catchy, melodic and eminently danceable. For 10 years, they 've been influential for a lot of young electronic composers worldwide. Since 2002, their music is host by the glamorous electro rock label Chicks On Speed.
They played at numerous techno parties and festivals all over the world such as Warp Electrowerk in England, Sonar Night, Baltimore in USA, Dour Festival in Belgium or Donau Festival in Austria. They appeared on many compilations, including iTunes Essentials, alongside French Touch 2.0 artists like Daft Punk and Justice. They remixed a bunch of international electronic producers and most recently Yacht on the New York label DFA.
A new EP, People R Inside, with remixes from Yacht and Kap Bambino was released in nov 2011.
On April 10, 2012, they released a new album called "BLITZ GAZER" through Sub Rosa.[2]
Fall 2012, a new video Face in Sustain has been shot by Adam Traynor director, musician, frequent collaborator of the electro pop scene including Peaches, Gonzales, Puppetmastaz, Boysnoize, Tiga...
Discography
- (1999) Tracto Flirt - Tigerbeat6
- (2000) Villiger - A-musik
- (2001) Sous Hit - Tigerbeat6
- (2002) Plugs Plus - COS Rec
- (2004) Go Pets Go - COS Rec
- (2006) Wow Twist - COS Rec
- (2007) Are Oui Phony - Tigerbeat6
- (2009) Mad Kit - COS Rec
- (2011) People R Inside - IDD
- (2012) BLITZ GAZER - Sub Rosa
References
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "DAT Politics: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Sub Rosa- dat politics". Sub Rosa. Retrieved 4 April 2012.