Rising
from the Brooklyn underground is Dynasty Electric,
a band with an explosive live show and a unique sound
weaving elements of electronic, punk, pop and psychedelic
rock.
The
band is fronted by the powerful and seductive vocals
of Jenny Electrik and backed by the densely layered
production multi-instrumentation and songwriting of
Seth Misterka. Their retro-futuristic pop sound falls
somewhere between Blondie, Goldfrapp, Yeah Yeah Yeahs,
and Jefferson Airplane. Also setting them apart is
Jenny’s use of the theremin, which creates electrical
sound vibrations, adding a truly unusual element to
their performances.
In
2009, they caught the attention of hip-hop mogul Damon
Dash who paired the group with producer Ski Beatz
(Jay-Z, Camp Lo, Curren$y), who infused his signature
beats into their electro-pop tracks. The end result
is 'Golden Arrows', due to be released in spring 2011
on Dash’s BluRoc Records. The album’s
title track and first single features the lyrical
stylings of Mr. Liff and Jenny’s ethereal vocals
floating above the rattling bassline. Songs like “Radiation”
and “Spell of Time” reflect a gritty punk
sensibility, while the dance floor-ready “Box
of Light” shimmers with pulsating energy.
The
band came to life in 2003, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist
Misterka, whose varied career has seen him working
with everyone from jazz experimentalists Anthony Braxton,
William Parker, and Jonathan Zorn to indie rockers
Hot Chip, Shy Child, and The Fever. Jenny Electrik
was originally recruited on bass but quickly became
the lead vocalist and co-songwriter. Drawing from
such varied influences as the Beatles, Bjork and Miles
Davis, the pair released the album Black Box in 2004,
touring around America, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan
and appearing on Much Music and MTV. They returned
to the studio in 2008 for the EP Burning and the single
“Electric Love,” which featured Brian
Chase of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on drums.
To
date, Dynasty Electric has brought their colorful
stage performance to the Burning Man Festival, SXSW,
Summerfest, CMJ, BAM’s Sounds Like Brooklyn
Festival, The Brooklyn Museum, Dewey Beach Music Festival,
as well as an opening spot for legendary rockers The
Meat Puppets on a US tour.
With
'Golden Arrows', Dynasty Electric continues their
genre-defying evolution, bringing their danceable
message of peace and love to an even wider audience.