aaamusic | On 10, Feb 2011

Champagne Riot is the brainchild of two Scandinavians, Caspar Bock and Anders Reuter. On a mission to create perfect pieces of timeless pop music they are set to release their EP “Moonstruck” on the 15^th February on Matinée Recordings.

Their melodies take you back to a distant youth of sentimental evergreens on noisy AM airwaves, long summers of true love, and endless possibility. Their soundscapes are painted large and grand and draw inspiration from a variety of places, including the world of classical music, Scandinavian melodic tradition, and electronic pop’s greatest torch-carriers including Kraftwerk, New Order and Pet Shop Boys. In contrast to the music, their lyrical universe describes a lifestyle full of chaos and apathy.

Their music has generated a substantial amount of blog hype and overwhelming reviews as well as national airplay and mainstream media features. Furthermore it led to a number of successful shows in the U.S and also a European tour with the Drums. Popjustice have since featured no less than three Champange Riot songs as their song of the day.

Inspired by this success the band locked themselves away in the basement of a neglected Copenhagen shopping mall. Using new sounds and a bolder approach to music, they set about making pop music of a kind that rarely exists anymore. Their uniqueness lies in their ability to translate and express a sense of inner chaos and urge for rebellion through songs of purity, beauty and romance.  With rich instrumentation evoking enormous electronic pop tracks the band have taken a confident step forward with “Moonstruck” set for release on the 15^thFebruary on Matinée Recordings.

Tracklisting:

1. Moonstruck

2. Goldrush

3. Heart Stab

4. AFriend Of AFriend