New Hot Chip (Alexis Taylor solo track)

I’ve had an odd relationship with Hot Chip. When they started out, I was not a fan at all. I was NME Radar editor at the time and it all seemed so kitsch and unambitious. My friend Tim Jonze once pitched them to me as “hip-hop made on Gameboy’s”. He was being positive, but I took it as symbolic of why I disliked them. They’re the only band whom I refused to give a NME new band piece too and subsequently regretted the decision (that said Tim was also championing The Research ...

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13:20 on October 15 2008

Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor Sneaks Out Solo Album

Pitchfork — Photo by Kathryn YuBecause, after all, putting out a record with your band, touring the hell out of the year, and remixing every damn song you hear isn't quite enough for... more info

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09:30 on October 15 2008

New Hot Chip (Alexis Taylor solo track)

Abeano — I’ve had an odd relationship with Hot Chip. When they started out, I was not a fan at all. I was NME Radar editor at the time and it all seemed so kitsch and una... more info

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