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Classixx

{{Short description|American production and DJ duo}}

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Classixx

| image = File:Classixx in 2013.jpg

| caption = Classixx performing in 2013

| alias =

| motto =

| origin = Los Angeles, California, United States

| genre = {{flatlist|

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| years_active = 2008–present

| label = Kitsuné, Innovative Leisure, Future Classic

| associated_acts = LCD Soundsystem, Panama, Active Child, Julio Bashmore

| website = {{URL|http://classixx.la/}}

| current_members = Michael David
Tyler Blake

}}

Classixx is an American electronic music record production and DJ duo, based in Los Angeles, composed of Michael David and Tyler Blake.Hood, John (March 18, 2010). "[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2010-03-18/music/classixx-is-l-a-s-new-dynamite-duo/ Classixx is L.A.'s new dynamite duo]", Miami New Times. Retrieved May 8, 2010.Costello, Jesse (March 16, 2010). "[http://www.spinner.ca/2010/03/16/classixx-interview-sxsw-2010/ Classixx interview: SXSW 2010]", Spinner. Retrieved May 8, 2010.

History

Tyler Blake and Michael David, childhood friends, started a DJ duo in the suburbs of Los Angeles.{{Cite web|url=http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/|title=Killahbeez Interviews December 26, 2009.|website=Killahbeez.com|accessdate=24 August 2020}} The name Classixx came from their liking of classic compilations of different music.{{Cite web|url=http://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html|title=Interview With Tyler From Classixx|first=Zachary|last=Foos|website=Fancysounds.blogspot.com|date=2 December 2008|accessdate=24 August 2020}} The DJ duo is influenced by a plethora of music, ranging from old school R&B to Paul Simon to Kraftwerk.{{cite web|last=Foos |first=Zachary |url=http://fancysounds.blogspot.com/2008/12/interview-with-tyler-from-classixx.html |title=Fancy Sounds: Interview With Tyler From Classixx |website=Fancysounds.blogspot.com |date=2008-12-02 |accessdate=2012-03-23}}

The duo currently reside in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Michael David married Katie Gravette in 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.funkyhousemusic.com/2010/03/26/wmc-2010-classixx-karmalooptv-interview/ |title=WMC 2010 – Classixx KarmaloopTV Interview | Funky House Music | FHMDC |publisher=Funky House Music |accessdate=2012-03-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306144245/http://www.funkyhousemusic.com/2010/03/26/wmc-2010-classixx-karmalooptv-interview/ |archivedate=2012-03-06 }} David and Blake are childhood friends and attended the same middle school and high school together.{{cite web |author= |url=http://thenumber20.com/2009/07/30/oh-yeah-classixx/ |title=Oh Yeah Classixx!! |publisher=THE NUMBER 20 |date=2009-07-30 |accessdate=2012-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313065842/http://thenumber20.com/2009/07/30/oh-yeah-classixx/ |archive-date=2012-03-13 |url-status=dead }}

Career

David spent the first half of the 2000s releasing his own music and touring in a band as a guitar player while Blake attended the Berklee School of Music.Giambalvo, Carole (August 7, 2009). "SoundCheck: Hippiefest II, Tides of Man, Classixx, Emery, Candy Bars", St. Petersburg Times, p. 39. In 2005, David left his previous band and Blake dropped out of music school. Soon after, Classixx was formed. In their early twenties, Classixx were part of the new wave of the Los Angeles electronic music.{{Cite web|url=http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/|title=Killabeez Interviews.|website=Killahbeez.com|accessdate=24 August 2020}} A change from the banger-driven electro that had been dominating dance floors, their sound was a smooth blend of disco, new wave, funk, house, and indie rock.{{Cite web|url=http://www.killahbeez.com/2009/12/26/q-a-michael-of-classixx/|title=Killabeez Interviews|website=Killahbeez.com|accessdate=24 August 2020}} Recent remixes for groundbreaking and diverse artists include Phoenix,{{cite web|url=http://stereogum.com/66641/classixx_remix_phoenix/mp3s/ |title=Classixx Remix Phoenix |website=Stereogum.com |date=2009-04-27 |accessdate=2012-03-23}} Mayer Hawthorne, Holy Ghost, Ladyhawke, Fischerspooner, Groove Armada, Yacht,Benson, Denise (March 10, 2010). "[http://www.eyeweekly.com/clubs/bestbets/article/85138 Denise Benson's best bets]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}", Eye Weekly. Retrieved May 8, 2010. Beni, Drop the LimeMudhar, Raju (February 11, 2010). "Concert sampler", Toronto Star, p. E2. and Major Lazer.{{cite web |url=http://www.ohhcrapp.net/2007/12/classixx-l.html |title=Ohh! Crapp...: CLASSIXX |accessdate=2010-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204061853/http://www.ohhcrapp.net/2007/12/classixx-l.html |archivedate=2010-02-04 }} According to Chicagoist, Classixx "became staples in DJ sets all over the world".Guidry, Jake (January 8, 2010). "[http://chicagoist.com/2010/01/08/smart_bar_will_host_la-based.php CLASSIXX To Get Sensual At Smart Bar This Saturday] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112074000/http://chicagoist.com/2010/01/08/smart_bar_will_host_la-based.php |date=2010-01-12 }}", Chicagoist. Retrieved May 8, 2010.

Pitchfork Media wrote that the duo gave Phoenix's "Lisztomania" "a gorgeously pillowy synth-disco framework".Hogan, Marc (June 12, 2009). "[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13206-kitsune-maison-7-the-lucky-one/ Album review: Various Artists: Kitsuné Maison 7: The Lucky One]", Pitchfork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2010. The Los Angeles Times called it "pure disco cotton candy".(May 24, 2009). "Underrated / Overrated", Los Angeles Times, p. D3.

Classixx's debut single, "I'll Get You" featuring Jeppe (Junior Senior), was released in the summer of 2009 on Paris based Kitsune Records.

Classixx's first album, Hanging Gardens, was released on May 14, 2013 via Innovative Leisure.Saver, Cooper (February 11, 2013). "[http://www.magneticmag.com/2013/02/classixx-announce-debut-album-hanging-gardens/ Classixx Announce Debut Album "Hanging Gardens"]", MagneticMag.com. Retrieved April 27, 2013.

Classixx announced their second album Faraway Reach via Instagram on February 17, 2016. The album features guest appearances by Passion Pit, T-Pain, De Lux, Alex Frankel, How to Dress Well, Nonku, Harriet Brown, Isles and Panama and was released on June 3, 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Classixx-Faraway-Reach/release/8605503|title=Classixx - Faraway Reach|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2016-06-07}}

In 2017, they worked with Panama on his EP 'Hope for Something'.{{cite web|last1=Geslanion |first1=Michelle |title=Panama shares new EP, Hope for Something: Stream|url=https://consequence.net/2017/06/panama-shares-new-ep-hope-for-something-stream/|date=21 June 2017|website=consequence.net|accessdate=21 March 2018}}

Discography

Studio albums

  • Hanging Gardens (Innovative Leisure · 2013)
  • Faraway Reach (Innovative Leisure · 2016)

Singles

  • "Cold Act Ill" (In Stereo · 2008)
  • "I'll Get You (feat. Jeppe)" (Kitsune Records · 2009){{cite web|author=|url=http://hypebeast.com/2009/05/kitsune-and-the-cobrasnake-present-classixx-feat-jeppe-ill-get-you/ |title=Kitsune and The Cobrasnake present Classixx feat. Jeppe – I'll Get You |publisher=Hypebeast |date=2009-05-14 |accessdate=2012-03-23}}
  • "Into the Valley" featuring Karl Dixon (Green Label Sound · 2011)
  • "Holding On" (Innovative Leisure · 2013)
  • "All You're Waiting For" featuring Nancy Whang (Innovative Leisure · 2013)
  • "Santa Domino" (Innovative Leisure · 2013)
  • "A Stranger Love" (Innovative Leisure · 2014)
  • "Whatever I Want" featuring T-Pain (Innovative Leisure · 2015)
  • "Just Let Go" featuring How To Dress Well (Innovative Leisure · 2016)
  • "Safe Inside" featuring Passion Pit (Innovative Leisure · 2016)
  • "I Feel Numb" featuring Alex Frankel (Innovative Leisure · 2016)
  • "Possessive" (Innovative Leisure · 2017)
  • "Love Me No More" (Innovative Leisure · 2019)
  • "What's Wrong With That? (Silly Love Songs Rework)" (Innovative Leisure · 2020)
  • "One More Song" featuring Roosevelt (Innovative Leisure · 2020)
  • "Francesca"/"Weekends" (collaboration with Local Natives) (Innovative Leisure · 2020)
  • "Big Rhythm" (Potion Records · 2021)
  • "Get Myself Together" (Classixx · 2024)
  • "Higher" with Panama (Classixx · 2024)

Original production

Remixes

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References

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External links

  • {{official website|http://www.classixx.la}}

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Category:American electronic music duos

Category:DJ duos

Category:American male musical duos

Category:Record producers from California

Category:Nu-disco musicians

Category:American remixers

Category:Kitsuné Musique artists

Category:Electronic dance music duos

Category:2008 establishments in California