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“Hear My Name” Armand Van Helden feat. Spalding Rockwell
Tommy Boy
"Rockwell’s perky, sex-kitten vocals punctuate this coyly seductive track, which overflows with a naughty electro attitude. A catchy tune laden with faux-innocence and playful, frisky synths." – Emily Tan - DJ Times
“a bit like romping through 30 years of music with a digital memory and a fuck you attitude – undeniably hard core and unabashedly all sex-kitten like” - Deana Morgan - URB
“foxy rock kitsch…the new side of smart and ultra stylized rock music” – Mackenzie Wilson - Bust
“a genre mashing electro-rock album, spiked with doses of punk rock bravura and hip hop bravado”. – Stephen Mooallem - Interview
“a stealth mix of sexy lyrics and leering vocals over outrageous electronic overtures” – Carla - Jane
Discography
KATE: LP; Defend Records. Aug. 2004
Hear My Name: Single; Written and performed by
Armand Van Helden & Spalding Rockwell. Tommy Boy Silver Label
Je T'Appelle; Written & Performed by Armand Van Helden & Spalding Rockwell
Je T'Appelle/Hear My Name: Single, IndepenDance Records, FRANCE, Nov. 2004
Vicious: Single; Written & Performed by Spalding Rockwell
Electroslash 2002 Compilation: Mogul Electro Records, Dec. 2003
White Cotton Panties: Single; Vocals written, engineered, and performed by Spalding Rockwell. Written by Spalding Rockwell, G. Cohen, and C. Lynch, and R. Wine
Badd Inc: Luxury, Excess, Extravigence; Mogul Electrro Records, 2003
Daughter LP entitled SKIN: Aum Fidelity Records, May 2003
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Bio
SPALDING ROCKWELL
Meet Spalding Rockwell (AKA ML and Nikki) - two hot NYC chicks with attitude and the talent to back it up!
The truth is, youve probably been introduced to Spalding Rockwell without even realizing it. Have you heard Armand Van Heldens chart topping smash single Hear My Name? We know you have. Well, the girls lent their vocals to the witchdoktas infectious track and are at the center of what makes it truly rock. Who can possibly forget the chorus? Spalding Rockwell also appear in the music video for the track and are at the center of a devilishly funny spanking controversy!
All spanks aside, ML and Nikki are serious about their music. ML grew up in New York City on heavy doses of Hip-Hop; namely Black Sheep, Cypress Hill and Wu-Tang Clan. Later, she found classic rock artists including Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix as a major source of her inspiration. Nikki grew up in Washington, D.C. and was heavily into Fugazi and the citys punk scene. Her sister frequently dragged her out to hot spots like Tracks and the 930 Club to see artists like Dead Milkmen (her first concert) and a Go era Moby. Friends for over a decade, ML and Nikki formed the band over the dissatisfaction of where life was taking them.
Spalding Rockwell first gained attention as a featured act on Larry Tees electroclash circuit, and subsequently released the track White Cotton Panties on 2002s Badd Inc. compilation. Being associated with the burgeoning electroclash scene also afforded the girls the opportunity to perform live on a big stage and to develop a fan base of NYC scenesters. However, Spalding Rockwell was never about just being an electroclash act or being pigeonholed into anyone genre. Leaving electroclash to the hipsters in Brooklyn, Spalding Rockwell have been hard at work fine-tuning a sound that combines equal parts punk, electro and pop - Its downright nasty. Think of it as Peaches times two without the fuck yous.
Years of banging at the door results in the debut LP Kate; entirely written, performed and produced by the technically adept ML and Nikki. It hits you right away like a ton of bricks, as crunching metal chords meet nasty vocals on opening track, Ingrid and doesnt let up again until the last track, Outro expires. Other notable tracks include Masha, a dirty little girl of a song, supported by a raw, black lipstick electro-vibe; Vicious, a perfect track for the dance floor, kicking it hard with seductive vocals and a deep beat that keeps you shaking; and Kissing, an electro anthem for naughty boys and girls that like to have some fun. Turn up the bass for the full effect.
Spalding Rockwells live performance presents two distinctly female voices backed by electric drums, guitars, keys and bass. Its not just a bunch of nice looking girls singing over a tape player. Weve seen that many times before. Spalding Rockwell is different - they present a dynamic live show thats balls-to-the-wall rock n roll. ML and Nikki wouldnt have it any other way.
Youll get your chance to see the Spalding Rockwell live show later this summer when they embark on an extensive North American tour in support of Kate. Come check them out soon, because its only a matter of time before they blow things up. You dont want to miss it!
Its been a pretty wild ride for Spalding Rockwell. Theyve conquered electroclash, they are a big part of arguably the hottest dance single of the year and they are about to release their own album. Oh, we forgot to mention that they can be seen as part of a national Ben Sherman print campaign. Remember, ML and Nikki are really nice to look at in addition to being really talented musicians (pictures and additional information can be found at www.spaldingrockwell.com.)
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