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Mono taxiMONO TAXI are an Anglo-French musical coterie, comprising Yorkshire-born chanteuse Ellice Williams, French-born, British-hearted Antoine Collin, Parisian school friend Paul Mabillot and Kent-born and raised bassist Steve Ingersent.After featuring on last year's 'Le Nouveau Rock'n'Roll' compilation on V2 and mailing some demos to a few British radio types they had their demo played multiple times by both Steve Lamacq and XFM's Claire Sturgess. Their DIY ethos - making their own artwork, cutting each other's hair, getting friends to take photos and make lo fi videos - has enabled this savvy bunch to be more than prepared for the launch of their debut release on new indie label PLAY IT AGAIN 7 in the autumn, produced by ace newcomer Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Dead 60s) With diverse influences and cross-channel passions, ranging from Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine and Moldy Peaches to Serge Gainsbourg and the playfulness of 90s American alternative music, the cross-breed sound of MONO TAXI has taken unique shape. They have melody, charm and understated cool, with a pop sensibility, as the finely-balanced harmonies of Ellice and Antoine sit sensually on a bed of punky synth electronics. Going against the grain of all things garage and art-rock, and yet somehow fitting in perfectly, they want you to dance - but to a slightly different beat. |
