2008 Woodie Awards
MSTRKRFT are masters of their craft
Issue date: 10/9/08
MSTRKRFT, a mouthful of a band, hits the scene at Bedrock on Oct. 15. The band, pronounced "master craft," is the project of Toronto musician Jesse F. Keeler (known as JFK) and studio, turntables master Al-P, two music-loving guys on a quest to make people dance and rock. The dynamic duo has been collaborating since 1998 and is now touring for their second album, Fist of God.
MSTRKRFT is living proof that the merger of rock and electro continues to branch its horizon into music charts all over the world. Their electronic punk music has a darker, underground feel, a combo of house and disco integrating elements of American rock. Manning their turntables, stereos and mixers expertly, JFK and Al-P created their own songs as well as a lengthy list of remixes.
After their first album, The Looks, released in 2006, the pair established a loyal legion of fans and a list of other artists seeking MSTRKRFT's unique remix interpretation. Some of the prominent musicians already remixed by MSTRKRFT include Buck 65, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, Nine Inch Nails and Bloc Party.
Al-P learned some of his skills and musical prowess from major players in the producing world. After moving to New York, he worked at studios like Sound on Sound and Chung King, recording artists as diverse as Jay-Z, Wyclef Jean and David Clayton Thomas. If the teachers are any indication of the students' capability, we are to expect a lot from Al-P and JFK.
MSTRKRFT's tour has received nothing but outstanding reviews. Their set is expected to include tracks from their upcoming album, to be released in January 2009. The openers for the show include DJ A-Trak, DJ Aoki, LA Riots, Congorock, DJ Assault and Felix Cartal. Tickets are $15. So take a break in the middle of the week to experience the cutting edge of the music scene with MSTRKRFT.
MSTRKRFT is living proof that the merger of rock and electro continues to branch its horizon into music charts all over the world. Their electronic punk music has a darker, underground feel, a combo of house and disco integrating elements of American rock. Manning their turntables, stereos and mixers expertly, JFK and Al-P created their own songs as well as a lengthy list of remixes.
After their first album, The Looks, released in 2006, the pair established a loyal legion of fans and a list of other artists seeking MSTRKRFT's unique remix interpretation. Some of the prominent musicians already remixed by MSTRKRFT include Buck 65, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, Nine Inch Nails and Bloc Party.
Al-P learned some of his skills and musical prowess from major players in the producing world. After moving to New York, he worked at studios like Sound on Sound and Chung King, recording artists as diverse as Jay-Z, Wyclef Jean and David Clayton Thomas. If the teachers are any indication of the students' capability, we are to expect a lot from Al-P and JFK.
MSTRKRFT's tour has received nothing but outstanding reviews. Their set is expected to include tracks from their upcoming album, to be released in January 2009. The openers for the show include DJ A-Trak, DJ Aoki, LA Riots, Congorock, DJ Assault and Felix Cartal. Tickets are $15. So take a break in the middle of the week to experience the cutting edge of the music scene with MSTRKRFT.
Be the first to comment on this story