Micachu
Country of origin:
England
Type of music generally:
Experimental alternative rock
Status:
Most recent release, Remain Calm (as Mica Levi with Oliver Coates, 2016)
See also:
Micachu's site
Micachu's Facebook page
Wikipedia's page on Micachu
Comparisons:
Unique, but obvious roots in punk and New Wave
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Great songwriting mixed with experimental noises and evocative sounds. Really marvellous stuff for those who like their music edgy and odd. This is catnip to me. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Jewellery
Recordings:
- Jewellery (2009)
- Chopped and Screwed (live, 2011)
- Never (2012)
- Under the Skin (soundtrack, 2014)
- Good Sad Happy Bad (as Micachu & The Shapes, 2015)
- Remain Calm (as Mica Levi with Oliver Coates, 2016)
Release info:
2009—Rough Trade (U.K.)—RTRADCD500
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Mica Levi—electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
Guest artists:
The Shapes (Marc Pell & Raisa Khan)—(1, 2 7,10, 11, 13)
Marc Pell—drums, percussion (1, 2, 10, 11, 13, 14), backing vocals (13)
Ray—synths (1, 2, 10, 11, 13), zither (1, 13), percussion (11, 13), backing vocals (13, 14), acoustic guitar (14)
Johnny (7)
Produced by:
Mica Levi and Matthew "Lemons" Herbert
Comments:
The album is experimental and some full of odd noises, but instead of being Difficult Listening Hour this comes out somewhat mischievous and a little seriously playful. Definitely has both intellectual and emotional energy. They made quite a splash in Britain and should have received a similar reception in North America, but haven't yet. If you like edgy music at all, give this a try. Highly recommended, and one of my favourite albums of the year. (Neile)
Release info:
2012—Rough Trade (U.K.)—RTRADCD 642
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Micachu and The Shapes
Guest artists:
Wesley Gonzalez—vocals (13)
Comments:
This is a head trip and loads of fun, though not quite as catchy to me as their first. Neile)
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