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Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009 Artist Spotlight: Crystal Castles
ORANGE STAGE // SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8TH // 7:30PM
Crystal Castles is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada based duo consisting of
multi-instrumentalist Ethan Kath and vocalist Alice Glass. Named after
the Crystal Castle from the She-Ra franchise, they formed in December
2003 as a project started by Kath. In April 2005, Glass recorded vocals
for five original instrumentals by Kath. The band's first single was
recorded 'accidentally': a microphone test by Glass was released
through MySpace as 'Alice Practice' in September 2005. Glass was not
aware that it had been used until record companies heard the song and
contacted the duo to offer them record deals.
Crystal Castles are known not only for their own efforts as a band, but
also for commissioned remixes for number of groups, including 'Hunting
for Witches' by Bloc Party, and 'PlayAtlantis to Interzone' by friends
and label mates, Klaxons.
Crystal Castles performing live at the Neighborhood Festival in Los Angeles, CA.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Official Fun Fun Fun Fest website
Crystal Castles on YouTube
Crystal Castles on Pitchfork
Crystal Castles on Hype Machine
Crystal Castles on Flickr