Electronic · JP · Active since 1986

Dirty Androids

Polished, neon-soaked house music that feels like a midnight drive through a futuristic Tokyo. High-energy grooves meets nostalgic 80s synth textures.

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Dirty Androids creates a sound that is simultaneously ultra-modern and deeply nostalgic. It is the sonic equivalent of a high-definition city pop revival, blending the driving rhythms of French House with the melodic sensibilities of 80s Japanese fusion. The production is impeccably clean, featuring shimmering synths and crisp drum machine patterns that feel like they were polished to a mirror finish in a high-end Yokohama studio.

What sets this music apart is its ability to evoke a very specific 'resort' feeling. Even at its most energetic, there is an underlying sense of luxury and leisure. You can hear the influence of classic arcade soundtracks in the way the melodies are structured, but they are elevated by sophisticated jazz-influenced chord progressions and a warm, analog-leaning palette that avoids the coldness of typical EDM.

For the uninitiated, starting with 'Destination' or 'On The West Coastline' is essential. These albums capture the quintessential Dirty Androids experience: a journey through urban landscapes and coastal vistas, powered by slap-bass synths and soaring lead lines that make you want to move and reminisce all at once.

Our Catalog6 Albums · 2011 · 2024
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