Robots in Disguise (US and UK)

ROBOTS IN DISGUISE are situated between Gainsbourg, Chicks On Speed and Kraftwerk and combine the attitude of The Slits with the versatility of Bowie, exquisitely produced by SNEAKER PIMPS' lead songwriter, Chris Corner (I Am X). Dream ESG, Elastica and Serge Gainsbourg in a pop clusterfuck.

At the height of our disembodied digital era, two disguised femme-bots descend to deliver their funkpunk message to undiscerning humanoids inclined to the sounds of artful proto punk, exuberant electro-pop and new wave expressionism. SUE DENIM and DEE PLUME are Robots in Disguise, two perfectly harmonizing automatons programmed to create crafty left-field punk-pop and paying tribute as female counterparts to the rock stage personas of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, respectively. On guitars, xylophone, flute, and singing, shouting, throwing out DIY moves, RID entertain their audiences in a true old-skool retro style mixed with riot grrrl fervor as Dee's aerobic guitar solos and Sue's grooving bass lines dance over poetic lyrics and chunky electronic beats. RIDs debut EP, "Mix Up Words And Sounds" was a limited edition released through Sneaker Pimps' label Splinter in 2000 and partnered them with producer (and Sneaker Pimps/I AM X frontman) Chris Corner. Following the release of MUWAS, they were snapped up by French label Recall who released their self-titled debut album, stirring a massive buzz throughout Europe in 2002 particularly with their dancefloor killer 12 single Boys. Remixes from Hidden Agenda, SIN, The Servant and Tommy Hools plus cheeky cover art Roxy Musics Country Life subverted with the help of boys Chris Corner (Sneaker Pimps/I AM X) and Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh) striking the pose enchanted European music lovers, converting fans like Boy George, Peaches and Imogean Heap along the way. RID's fierce electro-dance track "Argument" was also featured on the D.E.B.S. soundtrack in March 2005 alongside modern synth artists the Cure, New Order, Goldfrapp, Erasure, Death in Vegas and Cooler Kids. After extensive European touring of their self-titled LP followed by a US release and stateside touring in 2004, the robottes released their sharp, snazzy electrofunk sophomore album, "Get RID!" in November 2004 on Recall in France, Anorak Supersport in Benelux, Belgium and Australias Shock Records. The second LP is currently on maximum rotation on Triple J radio (Oz's Radio 1) in Australia, Belgiums top indie station Radio Brussels and Le Syndrome Mensuel on Frances Aligre 93.1FM. The first single 'DJs Got A Gun' is currently receiving proper airplay in the U.S. by KCRW (89.9, Santa Monica, CA), Indie 103.1FM (Los Angeles, CA), East Village Radio (NYC) as well as mixed in on popular playlists of DJs like Miss Kitten, Tiga, Larry Tee, Tommie Sunshine, Jason Lavitt and BP Fallon. Robots in Disguise have graced the pages of numerous fashion magazines donning their discopunk mod look as well as showing off their cheeky comedic acting in BBC2's The Mighty Boosh, now on BBC America and SBS in Australia. The trons have finished their tour in Germany and are currently in Berlin recording a fresh track for the new Chicks on Speed compilation titled Girl Monster as well as their much anticipated third album.

$UE : current loves & influences: not in order of importance: the snow. Chris Corner [ I AM X ]. Silvester in a castle in Bavaria. Carson McCullers. Il Casanova (Fellini). Stevie Smith. Strangers With Candy. Liza Minnelli's Sally Bowles. Pixies. Vivienne Westwood. yoga. Chouchou n Picchu the guineapigs who I miss. The Mighty Boosh. the colour grey. Berlin. David Bowie. Christopher Isherwood. my 80s Wessie bike. DJing: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/yawannadance DÂÂ: influences/tingz I like: The Mighty Boosh. Neon. New York. Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan. Smithereens. Downtown 81. Performance Bruxelles. Rick James. The Slits. Richard Hell. Grace Jones. Zorba The Greek. Confederacy Of Dunces. Lee Bowery. Kath & Kim.

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