Psapp Explained

Psapp
Background:group_or_band
Origin:London, England
Genre:Electronica, indie pop
Years Active:2002–present
Label:Melodic, Rallye, Wiaiwya, Arable, Leaf, Domino Records, The state51 Conspiracy
Website:psapp.net
Current Members:Galia Durant
Carim Clasmann

Psapp (or) 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.

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.

In 2015 they were chosen by David Byrne to play at the Meltdown Festival in London.[7]

Psapp's fourth album, What Makes Us Glow, was released on 11 November 2013,[8] [9] [10] and their fifth album Tourists, was released on 2 September 2019, both under the label The state51 Conspiracy.[11]

Psapp are known for their humour on stage, throwing toy cats (hand-made by the band) into the audience.[12]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Other

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilson . MacKenzie . Psapp Biography . AllMusic . 7 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Stewart . Allison . Wielding Cuteness as a Weapon . NPR . 7 October 2021 . 19 July 2006.
  3. Web site: Freedom du Lac . J . British duo Psapp uses everything plus the kitchen sink -- and cats . The Chicago Tribune . 7 October 2021 . 15 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Peacock . Robert . Psapp – What Makes Us Glow . Counterfeit Magazine . 7 October 2021.
  5. Web site: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Composers Receive BMI Film/TV Awards . BMI . 7 October 2021 . 20 October 2006.
  6. Web site: Richardson . Mark . Psapp The Only Thing I Ever Wanted . Pitchfork . 7 October 2021 . 8 June 2006.
  7. Web site: O'Connor . Roisin . Psapp, Meltdown Festival, review: David Byrne's pick are full of charming quirks . The Independent . 7 October 2021 . 21 August 2015.
  8. Web site: Psapp Announce Details Of Their Fourth Album 'What Makes Us Glow' Out 11th November 2013. 17 September 2013. Contactmusic.com. 14 April 2020.
  9. Web site: Pareles . Jon . Offerings From Nashville, the Kitchen and This Side of Twisted . The New York Times . 7 October 2021 . https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/arts/music/new-albums-throwing-muses-death-grips-the-knells-psapp.html . 14 October 2020 . 29 November 2013.
  10. Web site: Pearis . Bill . UK duo Psapp return with first LP in five years . Brooklyn Vegan . 7 October 2021.
  11. Web site: Tourists by Psapp . Amazon . 7 October 2021.
  12. Web site: Rowland . Sarah . Psapp - Interview . Penny Black Music . 7 October 2021 . 23 March 2007.

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