Ikon

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It's been a while in the making, but Elliot Ireland and Alex Rizzo's debut album as Ikon is poised for widespread recognition. Anyone who got their hands on the 'Tricolour' and 'The Dove' singles will have an idea of the kind of quality to expect, while the uninitiated really don't know what they're missing. Written around classic structures and exquisitely produced, we're not alone in backing this one to blow up.
What the hell is Ikon about? "Happy coincidences," opines co-founding member Alex Rizzo with a smile.
Comprising of singers, musicians and producers, Ikon's self titled album project has been made in seven different countries and has eight different collaborations. "There was never a timeframe or a deadline. Many of us have been in dance music for a while, and I think that although it has brought great times for us there was definitely a feeling of tiredness with corporate parameters." Elliot Ireland, co-founder #2, is feeling reflective.
Ikon is about producing lush, imaginative music and recreating sounds in an original way. "Give us a keyboard a string, synth or computer- Rolf Harris's stylophone and we'll play it- the quirkier the better. If there's a sound we wanna emulate we'll try and get the original materials: like a 60s bass and a 60s mic to get the right effect."
As for the Ikon sound it's tricky to categorise: bossa nova melodies seem to seep effortlessly into epic cinematic productions, which mutate into slick drum and bass rhythms: "Perhaps we're the phoenix that's risen from the ashes of dance- actually on second thoughts that makes us sound like a dodgy thrash band doesn't it?" ponders Alex Rizzo.

Listen to Dance Playlist - 01-08-2010

Also See: ilikemusic.com

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