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***Mock & Toof were infamously discovered by DFA many years ago via an MP3 demo emailed to the website address (which later became their debut Death From Abroad single, "Brownbred"). On this release, the pair finally makes its proper DFA debut with the elastic dance pop single, "Underwater." Since this enigmatic English duo began corresponding with DFA, they started their own label Tiny Sticks, released 20 singles, and were immediately commissioned to do remixes for The Juan Maclean and Hot Chip, as well as Maps, Scissor Sisters, Sia, Box Codax, and Kissogram. Forthcoming remixes include "Hold On" by Holy Ghost! and "Hold On" by Hot Chip. No, really, it's just a coincidence. They became underground sensations on the disco edit scene when their mix of "Like a Virgin" (retitled "Lycra Virgin") dramatically increased the groundswell of fans and other DJs championing their work. When Mock & Toof released the single "Beat Up" on Tiny Sticks, the B-side, "Lucky," hinted at what was to come. It featured the vocals of Gavin Gordon and showed a new direction and ambition for Mock & Toof. From the vocals to the hypnotic arrangements and rhythm tracks, it was a step outside of the nightclubs toward a modern pop song. "Underwater" is a true breakthrough--a song so undeniably laid back and catchy, the duo came up with the term "cosmic sea shanty" to sum it up. With its undeniable Madchester / Beta Band delivery, DFA decided it was more of an E Shanty, especially the dub on the flipside, which blends warm keys, euphoric piano, and a killer bass line. "Underwater" is more unique magic from the Tiny Sticks men and a new page in their still-evolving career. |
