Thursday, March 4, 2010

Malachai Voyages West


Malachai is Hebrew for ‘angel.’ It was also the name of the red-haired bloke from Children Of The Corn. From which the band’s name is derived, we’re not exactly sure and neither are they. Strictly speaking, Malachai’s a duo. There’s a mysterious figure lurking in the background supplying beats and tunes. But he’s a shy sort, preferring the music do the talking, happy to let Gee, the outspoken front person, take the limelight.

Malachai’s origins are in Bristol, UK on the West Coast of England and are indicative of the kind of artists that originate from Bristol: dubstep running through their bones, hip hop in the fingers, ‘60s psychedelia in the heart. It’s only right, then, that Portishead mastermind Geoff Barrow has a thumb in this project. Barrow’s a kind of a mentor for Malachai and released the album on his own Invada imprint last year.

Malachai will be making their maiden voyage to the United States around SxSW as well:
3/19 13:00 Austin The Onion/Canvas Media Party @ The Mohawk
3/20 12:55 Austin Domino Publishing/Press Here Party @ French Legation
3/20 20:30 Austin SxSW official showcase @ Antone's (with Big Star)
3/24 21:00 New York Le Poisson Rouge (with Hudson Mohawke)
3/25 22:00 Brooklyn DJ set @ Treehouse

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