Some insights (from local mag Groove Guide) on the eve of Recloose's NZ tour with live band. Responding to the interviewer's description of 'Perfect Timing' as full of 70s/80s funk echoes -- an album where "Polynesian soul meets Detroit robo-funk," Matt reflects:
"It's just a phase man, I'm getting older and I miss the good old days of funky electronic noodling synth business. I was born in 1974 and I'm still at it at 33. I guess I'm at the point where you start getting nostalgic. So yeah, a bit of nostalgia and me trying to recreate my funky suburban childhood memories...coming from Detroit there is always, well not always, the impression you have to keep it real. You know, keep it dark, keep it melancholy. I like that side of music as well, and I've done it before. But, I mean, life's too short to always be serious. I think sometimes it's funny to make some 'tongue-in-cheek' sh*t that makes you want to move." More comments if people are interested... Cheers, Wes -- http://www.myspace.com/westonprince
