Simian Mobile Disco News

Preview: Simian Mobile Disco @ XOYO

Electronic music duo James Ford and Jas Shaw will be bringing their brand of synthy electronica to XOYO's shadowy corners on Saturday night as Simian Mobile Disco.

Simian Mobile Disco and Bicep collaborate on ‘Sacrifice’

'Sacrifice' is what happens when experienced masters of dance music Simian Mobile Disco collaborate with fast-rising Belfast duo Bicep.

Bicep and Simian Mobile Disco Collaborate on Upcoming 12"; Hear the A-Side Now

Forming an unexpected dream team of sorts, fast-ascending London duo Bicep and electronic music veterans Simian Mobile Disco have joined forces on the forthcoming Sacrifice 12".

NINA KRAVIZ AND SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO ANNOUNCED FOR STANDON CALLING

This year Standon Calling have upped the anti and secured one hell of a line-up for this year's festival.

This Week in Music Tech: Live 9 Update, Simian Mobile Disco's Live Rig, DJ Q Remix Contest, Theo Parrish Workshop, and More

Another week has passed and, of course, another slew of announcements and news pertinent to the production community have made their way to the web.

Watch Simian Mobile Disco Show Off Live Gear

Just in time for the recent release of its aptly titled Live album, Simian Mobile Disco has shared a glimpse into the gear that makes up its impressive and enviable live arsenal.

Live

Six years ago, Simian Mobile Disco 's Jas Shaw spoke to XLR8R TV about the duo's live set-up.

Coachella 2013, Weekend One: Winners and Losers

Now in its 15th year, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is perhaps the US' most iconic annual musical gathering.

Simian Mobile Disco - Live

It's a tricky time to release a live LP.

Simian Mobile Disco Unveil Live Edit Of 'Wooden' - Taken From Forthcoming Album 'Live'

Simian Mobile Disco - aka James Ford and Jas Shaw - have always had an envious ability to transform their sound while staying firmly at the forefront of contemporary music.

Download a Live Track from Simian Mobile Disco

With the release of their upcoming Live LP a little more than a month away—it's officially scheduled for release on April 15—James Ford and Jas Shaw (a.k.a. Simian Mobile Disco ) have elected to stoke our collective excitement further by sending over this studio-recorded live rendition of "Interference."

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO IN THE LAB

Every week we invite the world's biggest and freshest DJs into the club in the corner of our office to lay down an unforgettable set.

Photos: Iceage, Simian Mobile Disco, Pantha du Prince, Xiu Xiu, Holly Herndon, Mykki Blanco at CTM

Last weekend, Iceage , Simian Mobile Disco , Pantha du Prince (pictured above), Xiu Xiu , Holly Herndon , Mykki Blanco , and more played Berlin's emerging music festival CTM.

Little Boots releases new EP, feat. Simian Mobile Disco & more

Little Boots has released a new EP based around the "secret" vinyl that dropped under an alternative pseudonym earlier this month.

James Blake Announces 2013 Tour Dates, Simian Mobile Disco to Release Live Album & More

Simian Mobile Disco have revealed plans to release a live album, Live , featuring tracks from their 2012 LP Unpatterns , and reworkings of previous hits, recorded live in Philadelphia in December.

Live Review: Simian Mobile Disco at Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel, Washington DC – 8th December 2012

In 2009, I internally through a temper tantrum when I saw the line-up for Manchester Warehouse Project that autumn.

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO BEGIN US TOUR

Simian Mobile Disco began their tour of the USA last night by playing at Fonda in Los Angeles.

Press Play: Claude VonStroke, Simian Mobile Disco, Matthew Herbert, Bok Bok, and More

It may seem like we say this every week, but we've seriously got a crazy list of artists dropping great music in today's edition of Press Play. Names like John Tejada, Claude VonStroke, Matthew Herbert, Ruff Sqwad, Chromatics, Happa, Bok Bok, and Mount Kimbie all appear in our roundup of original tunes, exclusive premieres, live performances, DJ mixes, fresh remixes, and more.

Simian Mobile Disco - Fire, Vauxhall 27/10/12

After Mark E had warmed us up (we all needed it as it was a particularly cold night), it was time for Simian Mobile Disco to play to a very packed room, uncomfortably so in fact.

Approved: Simian Mobile Disco and WANG present Delicatessen at Fire

Simian Mobile Disco and underground party masters WANG join forces to bring you a gargantuan line up.

Live: Simian Mobile Disco At Fire

Having taken 'Delicatessen' all over the world the ridiculously deep line up for this event is fitting, as it's the only live performance the SMD boys are doing in London this year.

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO

After emerging as a side project to their old band, Simian, the duo of James Ford and Jas Shaw have gone on to make defining records in several dance music genres ¬ from the party electro of "Hustler" to "Cruel Intentions" with Beth Ditto and latterly the deep techno of their "Delicasies" album – plus their seminal remixes of acts like Klaxons, Bjork and The Rapture.

Press Play: Madlib, Hercules & Love Affair, John Talabot, Simian Mobile Disco, and More

Seeing as how we've got some some unreleased jams, exclusive premieres, free downloads, lengthy DJ mixes, and more from top-shelf talent like Madlib, Hercules & Love Affair, Guy Andrews, Artifact, Simian Mobile Disco, Johnny Jewel, Pachanga Boys, Blanck Mass, and others, today's edition of Press Play is simply one you can't afford to miss. Veteran LA beatmaker Madlib shares some "unreleased, unheard, and exclusive Madlib material" on this month's mix for Carharrt Radio.

Breaking Time: Simian Mobile Disco

Famously kicked off a side project, Simian Mobile Disco have become one of the most enduring properties in British dance music.

Staff picks from Max Cooper, J.T.C., Xosar, Simian Mobile Disco, Requake, and more

Woozy beats of all stripes lead the charge in today's On Rotation segment, which compiles our expert team of merchandisers' and editors' favorite picks of the week.

Simian Mobile Disco Stream 'Breaking Time' From 'A From of Change' EP - Listen Now

Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album 'Unpatterns' comes a brand new 4-track EP from the tirelessly innovative Simian Mobile Disco, aka James Ford and Jas Shaw. The EP collects four tracks from the 'Unpatterns' recording sessions which, for one reason or other, didnt quite fit in on the album.

LWE Podcast 139: Simian Mobile Disco

The 10 trippiest videos of the month, from Matthew Dear, Flying Lotus, Simian Mobile Disco, and more

It's no secret that electronic musicians, whether intentionally or not, tend to favor rather tripped-out, disorienting imagery in their videos.

Simian Mobile Disco Unveil Video For 'A Species Out Of Control' - Watch Now

Never ones to rest very long, the tirelessly innovative Jas Shaw and James Ford, aka British electronic duo Simian Mobile Disco unveil a new video for 'A Species Out of Control'.

Watch: Simian Mobile Disco “A Species Out Of Control”

Simian Mobile Disco blear to morphed out geometric shapes and cloudy lights in their new music video for "A Species Out Of Control".

Simian Mobile Disco launch ‘A Species Out Of Control’ video

Perhaps this is some commentary on the human species.

Simian Mobile Disco - Species out of control (by SMDTV)

Simian Mobile Disco, Gesaffelstein, Dog Blood, Attaque, Jack Beats, Foamo, Style Of Eye, Diplo

I know it's been a bit quiet around here for the past two weeks (even bloggers need holidays sometimes) – but hey, look ↑ what I found in Italy!

Simian Mobile Disco To Release New EP

Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album Unpatterns comes a brand new 4 track EP from the tirelessly innovative Simian Mobile Disco, aka James Ford and Jas Shaw. The EP collects four tracks from the Unpatterns recording sessions which, for one reason or other, didnt quite fit in on the album.

Simian Mobile Disco preview ‘A form of change’ EP and announce tour!

The UK techno/minimal duo James Ford and Jas Shaw are gathering momentum with the announcement of their latest EP's launch titled 'A form of change'.

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO PREPARE FORTHCOMING EP

Those lovely boys James Ford and Jas Shaw aka Simian Mobile Disco are preparing a new EP for release on Wichita Recordings.

Simian Mobile Disco sample new EP

Despite having released their new studio LP, 'Unpatterns', a matter of months ago, electronic pairing Simian Mobile Disco have also prepared a new EP titled 'A Form Of Change'.