Studio Killers

It's been almost a year since Contact Music caught up with electro-pop pioneers Studio Killers, so as they prepare for re-entry into the real world to realise themselves in physical form, we thought it was timely to do so again. With a very successful twelve months behind them, a string of hits - 'Ode To The Bouncer', 'Eros & Apollo' and 'Jenny' - and with the anniversary of their debut album imminent, our favourite (as yet) animated artists are busy bringing their unique creation to life. This summer will see Cherry, Goldie Foxx, Dyna Mink and Bi-Polar Bear emerge from the edges of cyber-space onto the stage as they make their live debut. The outskirts of Finland's oldest city, Turku, will be the springboard for their live adventure where Studio Killers will perform at two festivals, Ruisrock and then Ilosaarirock, this July.

Studio Killers have joined forces with event specialists Immersive Ltd to create a live show to remember as they perform their blend of infectious and mesmeric electronica. The whole experience is set to be a lavish extravaganza full of excitement and surprise that will leave audiences spellbound. So before Studio Killers metamorphasize from their pixelated presence into physical entities, Contact Music found out just how it's all set to happen.

Contactmusic:  When Studio Killers were conceived, was it always just a matter of timing before you performed live or has the inspiration come more recently?
Cherry: It was always the aim. As is world domination. But no one gets anywhere alone; assimilating an army takes time.
Dyna Mink: You always dream that you're going to perform live, but it's all dependent on the success you have as a band.
Goldie Foxx: I have always looked at 'going live' as being the major step we need to take in order to reach more people with Studio Killers. Plus, it's an excuse for us to play with some amazing new toys.

CM; Can you tell us anything about how you are going to transform from animated characters into a real live band?
C: Sir, I am a real girl. Let's not give me a Pinocchio complex. But the fact is, that putting on a spectacular show takes a lot of time, equipment and effort. This is why we are holding a Kickstarter. The more financial help we get, the more we can accomplish and the more spectacular it will be. Great stuff takes great effort.
DM: I thought it was impossible, or do you know someone who can do that? Please hook us up if you know someone.
GF: Our 'transformation' will make Optimus Prime look antique.

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With the release of their self titled debut album imminent, ContactMusic caught up with the virtual band Studio Killers to find out how they got together, how the album came to fruition, what their influences are and what's next on the horizon for Cherry, Goldie, Dyna and Bi-Polar.

CM. So, Studio Killers, how did it all begin, where did you all meet, where did the idea come from?
Chubby Cherry: Strangely I cannot remember. But it feels like we've always been together.
Dyna Mink: we met on the internet after Bipolar Bear thought we'd be a good fit creatively.
Bi-Polar Bear: It all started with me.
Goldie Foxx: Something to do with a waitress and a cocktail bar.

CM. With each of you in a different European base how easy is it for you all to make the music? Do you all get together often?
CC: The truth is, it took a year before we met each other. We just worked from a distance until that and actually still do. We tried writing together in the studio once or twice, but we failed miserably, partly because the studio literally disappeared. We also all felt the urge to go to the other room and send each other stuff by email, which means we spend a lot of time getting lost between places.
DM & GF: We would see each other more if we could get insured to drive the Studio Killers Pulsar. Price comparison sites won't insure animals to drive, despite having a meerkat all over their adverts.

Continue reading: Studio Killers - Interview June 2013