Psapp (/ˈsæp/ or /ˈpsæp/) is a British experimental electronica band.[1] The band, a duo consisting of Carim Clasmann and Galia Durant, are sometimes credited with inventing a musical style known as toytronica, a form of electronica made with toys and toy instruments. They are also noted for their use of found sounds and homemade instruments, including the meowing of live cats, a "mechanical chicken", and a xylophone-like instrument made of bones they call the "boneaphone".[2][3][4] They have released five albums, a Japan Exclusive Mini-Album, Northdown, and five EPs.
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Electronica, indie pop |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Melodic, Rallye, Wiaiwya, Arable, Leaf, Domino Records, The state51 Conspiracy |
| Members | Galia Durant Carim Clasmann |
| Website | psapp.net |
Psapp composed the song "Cosy in the Rocket", the main theme on the medical-drama TV series Grey's Anatomy, for which they have received multiple BMI awards.[5] Some of their other songs have been used in other American TV shows such as The OC[6] and Nip/Tuck as well as the UK Channel 4 TV show Sugar Rush.[7]
In 2015 they were chosen by David Byrne to play at the Meltdown Festival in London.[8]
Psapp's fourth album, What Makes Us Glow, was released on 11 November 2013,[9][10][11] and their fifth album Tourists, was released on 2 September 2019, both under the label The state51 Conspiracy.[12]
Psapp are known for their humour on stage, throwing toy cats (hand-made by the band) into the audience.[7]
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References
edit- ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Psapp Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Stewart, Allison (19 July 2006). "Wielding Cuteness as a Weapon". NPR. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Freedom du Lac, J (15 June 2016). "British duo Psapp uses everything plus the kitchen sink -- and cats". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Peacock, Robert. "Psapp – What Makes Us Glow". Counterfeit Magazine. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "'Grey's Anatomy' Composers Receive BMI Film/TV Awards". BMI. 20 October 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Mark (8 June 2006). "Psapp The Only Thing I Ever Wanted". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ a b Rowland, Sarah (23 March 2007). "Psapp - Interview". Penny Black Music. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ O'Connor, Roisin (21 August 2015). "Psapp, Meltdown Festival, review: David Byrne's pick are full of charming quirks". The Independent. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Psapp Announce Details Of Their Fourth Album 'What Makes Us Glow' Out 11th November 2013". Contactmusic.com. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (29 November 2013). "Offerings From Nashville, the Kitchen and This Side of Twisted". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 14 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Pearis, Bill. "UK duo Psapp return with first LP in five years". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Tourists by Psapp". Amazon. Retrieved 7 October 2021.