Fredrik Saroea’s music is evolving. He’s taken the syncopated rhythms and melodies of his disco-punk days (you might recognize him as the singer of DATAROCK), and brought them into the world of contemporary classical music. For his two most recent recordings, “Bergheim” and “Understatement Lovesong,” Saroea teamed up with arranger…
If you’re familiar with Fredrik Saroea’s disco-punk band, DATAROCK (famous for their 2005 breakout single, “Fa-Fa-Fa”), you might associate the Norwegian songwriter mostly with his witty lyrics and retro-styled dance arrangements. But Saroea has lately been following another track, working with four musicians from Norway’s own BIT20 Ensemble (Martin Shultz,…
Slinky Vagabond, the passion project of guitarist/producer Fabio Fabbri and Keanan Duffty (known for his fashion work with Sex Pistols and David Bowie), has featured a stellar cast of rotating musicians on their studio albums over the years. With collaborations from the likes of Midge Ure (Ultravox/Visage/Live Aid co-founder), Richard…
Keanan Duffty has worn many hats: he has designed clothes for the likes of Sex Pistols and David Bowie; he has written a book about rock and roll fashion; and since 2013, he has piloted the musical project Slinky Vagabond. Slinky Vagabond itself is a somewhat nebulous band, with a…
Formed in 2013 by vocalist Chris Freeman (who also plays bass in the queer punk band, Pansy Division) and drummer Brian Welch, GayC/DC has been stunning crowds for nearly a decade with their LGBTQ+ tribute to a band whose very name is nearly synonymous with male heterosexuality. While they pride…
