Cool Hunting
We recently followed the Norwegian electronic musician Lindstrøm to Studio B in Brooklyn for his first ever live performance in the U.S. The producer and founder of Feedelity records has been gaining much attention lately for his "space disco" style. Raised on country and western, Lindstrøm quit his band and job to devote all his time to producing this danceable music. In his studio, where he oftentimes collaborates with fellow Norwegian Prins Thomas, we witness the experimentation and creative process as they bounce ideas off each other. Back in New York, a chance encounter with a fellow European DJ on the street leads to a conversation about the glory days of Ibiza. During an interview he enlightens us with the thought process behind his airy synth effects and strobe light percussion.
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