Miami Horror

Miami Horror was an undeniable favourite and had their fans jumping for joy in the Mr J tent as they performed a cover of Praise You in anticipation of Fatboy Slim’s set later in the day. - PERTH NOW!

Although i arrived at Good Vibes late in the afternoon, I happily found the festival in full swing & was just in time to catch Meoburne's own Miami Horror at the Mr J stage.

This was my first time seeing Miami Horror (live) as a full band and I was intrigued to see what they had to offer. It may seem to odd to some that Miami Horror progressed into a live act as Miami Horror aka Ben Vengaurde was originally known for his production and remixes along with DJ'ing around Melbourne. Odd as it may seem they really pulled the electro/ disco/ pop synth live sound off! I would even go as far to say they are better live than some of their Aussie electro contemporaries (think Cut Copy).

The first part of the set was seamless with the band mixing song after song together. A very effective technique for a band who are playing to a crowd of people who don't want to hear banter between songs and just want to dance.

It was great to see the tent of the Mr J stage packed out. With Miami Horror competing against Chromeo at the main stage they managed to pull a pretty decent crowd. People were actually spilling outside of the tent, trying to get some space to dance. The punters were mirroring Miami Horror's energy back to them by singing and clapping along especially to their cover of Datarocks' FaFaFa (which Miami Horror remixed a couple of years ago).

They also played all the new songs from their EP 'Bravado', the highlight being super heavy, almost stadium rock style 'Summerfest 86'. As the last song of the set it really stood out from the rest of their songs. Hearing it live, it sounded kind of out of control yet alluring with the guitar riffs being amped up and overpowering the other instruments. - Tunebinder.net

Certain producers have been muddling up the dancefloor, trying to make a buck off nostalgia obsessed 80's babies for too long and making it hard for the real deal to climb on top of the pile. So we'll give the secretive 20 something Melbourne producer known as Miami Horror the boost he deserves after fashioning unmissable remixes for Faker, Midnight Juggernauts and The Presets. With an aural perspective not unlike Thomas Bangalter, Miami Horror's tracks are shiny and totally irrestible, like lip gloss on a south beach disco. - URB Magazine

Wasn't there a Miami Vice movie, like last year or something? In addition to the five o'clock shadows, raybans, and tshirts under Armani, the original 1980's TV series' impact came in its music; Jan Hammer's synth instrumentals , Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight", and all the rest.

Melbourne, Australia electro dj/ producer Miami Horror sure lights up the pastel coloured synths on "Don't Be With Her" from forthcoming album 'Bravado'. But punchy bass and the song's easy, party friendly flow help it transcend the kitch, aligning it with the current international crop of Daft Punk wannabes and countrymen 'Cut Copy'. Word is a collaboration with Kurtis Vodka is on the way to be called TIGRTON. Anybody who can make me sort of enjoy a 'Tegan & Sara' remix probably shouldn't be let loose with Alaska's finest. - Pitchfork Media

Every wondered what Daft Punk would sound like if they possessed the body of a 22 year old kid from Melbourne? Of course you have and Miami Horror's debut EP is the answer. More to the point, 'Bravado' sounds like the result of an epic lovemaking session between Daft Punk and Fred Falke, assuming Falke's recessive genes were obscured by the robotic french duo's dominant 'discovery' era genes. Lead single 'Dont Be on With Her' is all 80's synths and incessantly catchy vocals, 'Summerfest 86' sounds for all the world like an 'Aerodynamic' outtake, 'Make You Mine' will force you to dance against your will and 'Illumination' implies that Justice may be the Horror's real father. Don't tell Fred Falke. - Drum Magazine