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CMU Approved
Approved: Active Child (Best Of Approved 2010)
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 21 December 2010
Having first come to our attention in late 2009 through his brilliant remix of NewIsland’s ‘Out Of Time’, and then an original track, ‘I’m In Your Church At Night’, Active Child, aka LA-based musician Pat Grossi, continued to build a buzz around himself this year with two extremely limited cassette and vinyl releases, followed by his first full release, the ‘Curtis Lane’ EP, via Merok in June.
Grossi’s sound encompasses ghostly analogue electronica, vocals influenced by a childhood spent singing in classical choirs, and a slow-plucked harp. It’s a distinct style amongst the current crop of indie electronica. And he’s also continued to provide excellent remixes for the likes of Marina & The Diamonds, Steve Mason and School Of Seven Bells this year, as he works on his debut album, due for release next year.
