{"title":"De Lux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDe Lux is an American post-disco musical duo hailing from Los Angeles. With their infectious blend of funky basslines, catchy melodies, and groovy rhythms, *De Lux* has carved out a unique space in the music scene. Since 2017, they have been contracted with Innovative Leisure, a renowned record label known for its commitment to showcasing cutting-edge talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the likes of *Holy Ghost!*, *Cut Copy*, and *Classixx*, De Lux brings a fresh take on the disco-infused sound. Their music transports listeners to a nostalgic era while adding their own modern twist. The duo's captivating live performances have garnered them a dedicated fanbase around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each release, De Lux continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Their discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as \"Generation\" and \"More Disco Songs About Love,\" which showcase their versatility as musicians and songwriters. Whether you're dancing at a club or listening in your headphones, De Lux's music is sure to get you moving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"do-you-need-a-release","title":"Do You Need A Release?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo You Need A Release?\u003c\/i\u003e is De Lux at their poppiest, prettiest, danciest, and also their most abrasive. Built on a hotbed of tension, the songs give release in surprising yet immediately satisfying ways. The verses often pummel you with aggressive beats and grooves only to blossom into open, encouraging, and even angelic refrains. Recorded with their live band at Jonny Bell's Jazzcat Studio, De Lux give us their firebrand danceable and quirky pop songs with a strong dose of wit, matching the quality and camaraderie of their intense and acclaimed live performances. Their funny and profound sound remains immensely groovy, but the band is more influenced by the fun '80s new wave of the Tom Tom Club and the experimentation and imagery of The Clash's \u003ci\u003eSandinista!\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Written and recorded in mid 2021 for two months, it felt like a breeze to make 'Love Is Hard Work' because I had been thinking and talking about it for so long. Influenced by a lot of artists from '79-'82, like Peter Gordon, Electric Mind, Evans Pyramid or Dizzy K, the track is intended to feel like a continuous flow of dance music. 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From lead track 'Better At Making Time,' De Lux roars through Psychedelic Furs or Duran Duran-style pop ('Love Is A Phase'), delivers shouts and whispers like James Murphy at his most frantic ('Make Space'), sinks into Eno-esque moments of bliss ('On The Day') and rockets through the agit-funk David Byrne-style rave- up finale 'Sometimes Your Friends Are Not Your Friends.' And this is all from the first-take - they never re-record, says Sean. If they don't perfectly catch that beat as it happens, they let it go. That's probably why Voyage sounds as wild and alive as it does. Just like on that surprise recording 'Better Making Time,' you're not hearing a band come together. And just like how they met, you're hearing a band appear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innovative Leisure","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50468993859915,"sku":"371689","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50468994023755,"sku":"371690","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5aa44cc6-9eea-4a8c-a2bb-c8ab2f4688d5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727354767"},{"product_id":"more-disco-songs-about-love","title":"More Disco Songs About Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo make it to album number three, a group has to make a compelling debut and then avoid the sophomore slump. If you reach that third record, you are supposed to be a professional, a stone-faced musical grown-up. But don't tell that to De Lux. 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