the Diogenes Club: 'Do You Know How To Feel It?'
UT104Released: 21st September 2009
Following a string of wonderfully idiosyncratic and freshly skewed instrumental EPs and remixes, the Diogenes Club have now been bolstered by the addition of song-writing vocalist Paul Giles. The combination of the Club’s quirky take on ‘80s funk and synth-laden melodies and Paul’s sweetly melancholic vocals make a resounding match. The startling effect has not gone unnoticed; and Pete Tong has already made ‘Do You Know How To Feel It?’ one of his ‘Calm before the storm’ tracks on his Radio 1 show. This EP pioneers the way ahead for the reinvigorated Diogenes Club, trailblazing along a path of emotionally-charged melody-driven electronic song.
the Diogenes Club
Do You Know How To Feel It?
Format / Download
Distribution / PIAS UK
Out / 21st September
"This caught our eye this week....I'd like to be sitting on the beach in Ibiza sipping a bear listening to this"
Pete Tong (Radio One)
“Fuck*ing killer ep. Like seriously good. One of the best I've heard in ages, very like the Empire Of The Sun but cooler and cant wait to drop these in Ibiza next week at sunset. Mate that Early May track is something else. Like a sunset classic for years to come ranking up alongside some of the greatest. Real awesome voice”
Andy Warburton (Nu Cool Show, Galaxy)
“Beautiful, cool vibes. Lovely!”
Graeme Park (Calonfm.com)
“Bravo! These Diogenes Club tracks are sweet. Reminds me of Zoot Woman or Empire of the Sun - love it!” - Play listed
Jason Bentley (KCRW, 89.9FM, LA, USA)
“21st century music that effortlessly transports itself to a lost summer moment of early 80s synth pop. Both shiny new and classic...... !”
Nick Luscombe (Flomotionradio.com)
the Diogenes Club are Matt (or Dob) and Paul Giles. Matt writes song-based electronic melodies and Paul sings and writes lyrics. Before the two met, Matt produced a number of EPs and remixes as the Diogenes Club for Urban Torque. ‘Do You Know How To Feel It?’ is the first release to feature Paul’s contributions.
Radio
Pete Tong (Radio One) - Calm Before The Storm Track - 19th June 2009
Bethan Elfyn (Radio One, Wales) Introducing - 23rd July 2009
Justin Wilkes (Rehab - KissFM) - 13/09/2009 & 20/09/2009
FIERCE ANGEL ON JAZZFM - Playlist Week 39
Jason Bentley (KCRW, 89.9FM, LA, USA) - Play listed
Jody Wisternoff - Proton / Frisky Radio - 11/05/2009
Juska Wendland (Finnish National Radio 1) - “I LOVE "Do You Know How To Feel It?". Instant classic! Playing at our Radio1 right on the next show”
Jose Maria Ramon (Ibiza Global Radio) - “Magnifico!!! Sounds fantastic for my radio shows on Ibiza Global Radio”
Mystik Vibes New York (WHCR) - Playlist - 20/08/09 - “This sounds like a winna all the way... :O)”
Bartek Winczewski - Chilli Zet, Poland (21/08/09) - “I'd just like you to know The Diogenes Club's "Do You Know How To Feel It?" is doing really well on my station's day time playlist. We've been playing it twice a day for two weeks now and I'm sure it'll just stay with us for next months. How lovely is that tune?!
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Club Support:
Jamez Zabiela - “that song you sent me is proper nice! Great pop House music, really great. When is it out? You have to get this to Tongy, proper radio crossover track”
Nick Warren - "Do you..." is a winner”
Jody Wisternoff - “Future classic !!!”
Palm Skin Productions - “After my initial surprise (expecting some stonking house pounder - that's what you get for not reading the manual...) I found I was much taken with these - especially Early May, which reminds me of Prefab Sprout - I should add this is a good thing in my book. Hope all is well with you guys”
Demarkus Lewis - “Brilliant!!!! PS. I would love to remix 'Come back to us'! That hook has me”
Harold Heath - “Yeah, nice sound. track two is standout i think, really nice feel, good quality production :o) Would get a play in one of my non-house sets for sure”
Joshua Collins (Human Life) - “Love this project!! Sounds a lot like Phoenix... Really like the melodic vocals and lush pads. Immaculate quality as well! 10/10”
Oliverio (Soundexile) - “simply amazing!!!!!!!!”
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