AutoKratz' (David Cox and Russell Crank) 2009 debut album 'Animal' was acclaimed as 'a joyful mash of pounding electronica' (Guardian) and album of the month in Mixmag. New album 'Self Help for Beginners' (out June 20th on Bad Life records) expands the house rocking techno pound sound, and features collaborations with Peter Hook of Joy Division/New Order, Andrew Innes of Primal Scream and Jagz Kooner.
The album launch is on the 17th: "To get free guest list for our London album launch on Friday 17th June, email info@bad-life.com. You’ll then be sent the details for the show (it’s in Shoreditch).
1. You get a TV show called Cox and Crank - what would it be like?
David - We'd be the new Ant n Dec and the show would be called Catch the Banker. It'd be the same premise as The Running Man except the public would vote for the banker of their choice to be hunted down by men on steroids with chainsaws. A spin off could be Tw*t the Tory.
2. Who are your heroes? (We already know about Peter Hook and Jagz Krooner)
David - John Lydon, Bobby Gillespie, Russell Brand, Morrissey.
Russell - I'm gonna go for Anton Newcombe, Mark E. Smith and Neil Young.
3. If you could re-score any movie of any era, which would it be?
David - I think Requiem for a Dream would be good. Weird and dark.
4. Who are your favourite Superheroes?
David - I never liked any Superheroes. I always preferred the villains such as The Joker or Lex Luthor. Although I did like it when Superman turned bad in Superman III.
5.Who would win a fist-fight between Mao and Stalin?
David - Stalin for sure. Mao let himself go towards the end. He'd be weezing before his second swing at Stalin.
6. What are the best stories/times/adventures you've had doing shows?
David - One of the best was when we toured Australia as part of the Parklife festival with loads of great artists such as La Roux, A-Trak and The Rapture. It was five shows over 2 weeks and we all practically lived together. Same coach to the airport, same flights, hotels etc so that was quite funny/strange. You'd come out of your room in the morning and theres La Roux to the left and Crystal Castles to the right and then Empire of the Sun was opposite. "Morning... morning.. morning".
Russell - A highlight from that tour for me was bringing me Mother backstage at parklife to meet Busy P ....it was pretty hillarious, and he was extremely charming.
7. With access to easy technology allowing a plethora of mediocre or terrible music to be heard by the plenty; plus the devaluing of the process of creating art/ HOW do Autokratzapproach their own music/creative process
David - The process varies, it could start with a vocal melody, a chord sequence or even just a bass line. I try to keep the approach different each time to keep it interesting for myself.
8. If you could work with any vocalist for your next project, who would it be?
David - Bobby Gillespie or La Roux might be cool.
9. Which actors would play you in a film?
David - Woody Harrelson
Russell - Edward Norton could do me well.
10. Please finish this sentence. If you do not listen to the Autokratz you will not__________________________________"
David - ....ever see your friends and family again.
'Becoming The Wraith' featuring Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order)
AutoKratz website.
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