INTERVIEW WITH GOLDEN BUG
Golden Bug is a one man disco hit machine. In the lead up to the release of his new record ‘Washing Machine’ (a collaborative effort with fellow nu-disco legend Rodion and singer Lavinia Claws) we caught up with the Bug himself to get the scoop on what a clean-cut man like himself likes to listen to whilst the gear is on spin cycle.
Where did the name come from? Are you actually the leader of a strange race of insects that will avenge itself on humankind soon?
A few years ago I designed a series of toys for a Spanish company. One of the toys was called Golden Bug and I decided to keep the name for my music project. He is the leader of a funny race of insects that will come to eat your food, watch your TV and kiss your wife and your mum.
Have you collaborated on any projects with Rodion before ? How do you know each other?
I heard about Rodion via Gomma when he released his first album “Romantic Jet Set”. Then I did a remix of his song “Luna Dark”. I ended up meeting him at some Gomma parties in Barcelona and Munich and later we had some drinks in Rome at L-Ektrica party. We had a lot of fun and we talked about doing a song together with our friend Lavinia. And here it is – the first song – Washing Machine!
How did you go about picking the remixers for the release? Was it hard trying to choose who you thought could do the track justice?
I am big fan of all the remixers. I know a few of them personally like Luis (Moullinex) and Toomy Disco from Buenos Aires. The C90s and Mickey Moonlight were contacted by Bang Gang and myself. Eduardo (Rodion) and Lavinia are so happy to have such a cool remix. All the versions bring something different but keep the same disco feeling.
What is coming next for you?
I am working on my second album with my keyboard friend Guillaume Dusaugey and finishing a track with Mustang from Bruxelles which will be released during the year on the french label Abracada. Then in April I have a new EP coming out on Gomma.
There is an ever growing reputation between record makers and their ability to cook – but we would like to know if you are talented in the laundry? What skills do you have?
I am not a laundry professional but I can wash my clothes to look clean like a real Golden Bug.
Do you own a washing machine? What is your favourite piece of clothing to get back when it is still warm from the laundromat?
My washing machine blew up last week so I have to buy a new one but my favorite clothing to get back when it is still warm is my underwear.
List your top 5 records to wash linen to.
Everlasting Light - Black Keys
Sweet Dynamite – Claudia Barry
Get A Sequencer – Get A Room (re-edit)
Jack (Moullinex Remix) – Herr Styler
Kick Out The Chairs (Who Made Who Remix) – Munk and James Murphy
By Angus Gruzman
Watch the video for ‘Washing Machine’ here
