Something in Spanish
New York City, New York, United States | SELF
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Algo en español, un poco de avant pop, secuencias, chispas, ese es el plan de este viernes. Something in Spanish es un duo de Brooklyn hecho y derecho. Vayan esta noche al 169 Bar en el Lower East y escuchen como Julio seduce al drum machine y Michelle mueve el piso cantando sobre el tic tac del corazón. Aquí les dejo el myspace y demás accesorios para la excursión.
http://www.nuyorker.com/2006/12/something_in_spanish.php
Translation- Something In Spanish, sparkling avant-pop, thats the plan for this Friday. Something In Spanish is a Brooklyn based duo. Go tonight to the 169 Bar on the lower east side and listen to how Jules seduces the drum machine and Michelle rocks the floor singing on the tic-toc of the heart. Here's the myspace and info for the excursion. - Publicado por Carlos Pavan - nuyorker.com
An acomplished Jazz musician and a master at creating the perfect cinematic atmosphere for recent CH videos, Julio Monterrey's main musical project is Something In Spanish. Along with Michelle Perez, Something In Spanish's avant-pop sound fuses elements of '50s pop, exotic lounge, experimental electronic and free jazz.
Tonight at MonkeyTown in Brooklyn is Something In Spanish's monthly night there featuring custom videos by m ss ng p eces (who produce Cool Hunting's videos). Later in the week the duo head to Miami for a couple Winter Music Conference events.
Monday, 19 March 2007, 8:30pm
Residency at MonkeyTown HQ with m ss ng p eces visuals 58 N. 3rd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211 map
tel. +1 718 384 1369
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 10pm
Transatlantic Night at PS14 with The Pinker Tones (see sponsors Poplife or Rhythm Foundation for more info.)
28 NE 14th Street
Miami, Florida 33132 map
tel. +1 305 358 3600
24 March 2007, 8:30pm
Miambient at The Standard
40 Island Ave
Miami, Florida 33139 map
tel. +1 305 673 1717
Photo courtesy of Pedro. - Cool Hunting
Discography
I. For Slowing Down single + remix
II. EP : Unica, Love me once, Key Biscayne, Half of it
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Inspired by listening to all genres of music at the same time, in a very small space, Something in Spanish makes music with a lilt everyone can appreciate.
Something in Spanish is Julio Monterrey (electronics/synthesizers), Michelle Perez (vocals) and with the new addition of David Mason (electronic drums). Michelle and Julio first met in Miami in 2006, when they decided to move outside of their musical comfort zones by experimenting with electronic music. Over time, they evolved and discovered something magical through crafting playful, yet haunting, music.
Influenced by romantic melodies, Michelle is drawn to emotion and movement; while Julio works within avant sound collages and a horror aesthetic. Something in Spanish makes novel sonic compositions that blur the lines between a nostalgic and futuristic sound.
With a unique sensibility, their live show is an engaging experience. Their rare ability to fuse drama and performance sheds light on the group’s individual personalities.
Through the creation of their adventurous and romantic music, Julio and Michelle’s ultimate mission is to heal and nurture all through music and performance.
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