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GOLDFISH PRESS RELEASE
It might be hard to imagine that one of the most exciting live electronica acts in the world right now originates from a small city on the southern-most tip of Africa, but the success story behind Cape Town’s electronica phenomenon Goldfish, has been nothing short of extraordinary.
From their beginnings as Jazz students, recording their 1st track with little more than a sax, a double bass and a couple of synths - these two house-head-jazz-muso-multi-instrumentalist-funksters are seriously onto something. That ‘something’ includes a live mix of hypnotic vocals, screaming synths, and more saxophones, double bass and keyboards than a secondhand music shop. Their cult following the world over can be attributed to their unique live show – a brand of Live Jazzy Electronica that regularly turns a sedate dance floor into something closer resembling a football match.
It’s no wonder then that club super-brand Pacha and Sony have snapped them up for their 2nd album Perceptions of Pacha released worldwide this summer.
Dom and Dave, fondly known as ‘The Fishies’ to their hordes of loyal fans, have maintained a grueling touring schedule that has seen them collect passport ink in 22 countries, and perform over 190 shows last year alone - playing prestigious festivals including Glastonbury, Ultra Festival Miami, 46664, Earthdance, Get loaded in the Park as well as continuing their residency in 2009 at the legendary Pacha Ibiza, where the duo will be performing alongside the likes of Basement Jaxx, Will.I.Am, Erick Morillo, Faithless, Paul Oakenfold, and Fedde le Grande.
“One of the first acts to truly jump the great divide between dance and live excitement” - 24.com
“Make no mistake, these boys are gonna to be BIG! The two multi-instrumentalists captivate the crowd, and have the UK contingent scratching their heads and saying to each other ‘we’ve got to get these boys over to Europe…’ Essential.” – Toolroom Records
“…these two freeform improvisation geniuses from South Africa are a real find. Using classic instruments to bring dance music to life, Dominic Peters and David Poole really are the sh**t.
It’s no wonder that Pacha have signed them up for a residency in Ibiza this summer.
Check out their forth coming album Perceptions of Pacha and prepare to be amazed! We Love ‘em!”
DJ Mag
“It’s Goldfish who really bake the biscuits. 100 percent their own material, these South African Funksters really are as good as we’ve hyped them to be. Jazzy, groovy and loaded with live instrumentation, it’s one helluva party. Think Kraak & Smaak making sweet sonic love with Derrick Carter and you get the Picture.” - IDJ
“That was fantastic!” - Pete Tong
Watching Goldfish perform reminds me of watching paintball – it’s an explosive mass of colour everywhere! And then of course there’s the sound. The amazing sound that duo, Dom and Dave have created. It’s electronic like you’ve never heard before. Now let me just clarify something: I’m not the biggest fan of heavy house music at all. But Goldfish. They’ve got a whole different kind of vibe about them. And I love, love, love. – Gawkyourheartout
“This album shows that heavy jazz cats can make music that is accessible and bursting with groove” - MIO.co.za
“Did I mention there are only two of them? Go see a live set, and then buy the disc at the show along with the bonus DVD. You will thank me.” - Blunt magazine
“We dig these guys!” FHM
For Bookings/enquiries contact:
Raymond Bloom +27836020202
info@goldfishlive.com
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| Record Label |
Sony Music/Pacha Recordings |