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Xfm Meets Hot Chip
With their new album 'Made In The Dark' waiting to ignite dancefloors, we spoke with Hot Chip about Glastonbury, movie soundtracks and the truth about those Kylie rumours.
Life just never stops for some people. Take the example of Hot Chip. With third album 'Made In The Dark' on its way and a rather brilliant new single in the form of 'Ready For The Floor', Hot Chip are back with the kind of gusto that leaves mere mortals breathless. And rightly so.
Fresh from playing a storming set here at Xfm for Live From Leicester Square, we caught up with Joe Goddard to get to the bottom of those Kylie stories, festival rumours, hip-hop side projects and the identity of a certain percussive simian...
So just what is the truth about Hot Chip turning down the chance to work with Kylie?
"The real honest truth is that..." [listen to full answer]
How has Hot Chip's sound developed for 'Made In The Dark'?
"This record is pretty different to 'The Warning' and 'Coming On Strong'..." [listen to full answer]
Would Hot Chip consider releasing their Xfm cover of Snoop Dogg's 'Sensual Seduction'? [listen to track]
"I reckon we would, y'know, 'cos..." [listen to full answer]
Are there any artists or projects that you'd do outside of Hot Chip?
"I'm making a hip-hop album at the moment... [listen to full answer]
How did 'Ready For The Floor' come about?
"It's something that I came up with on my computer..." [listen to full answer]
At which festivals should we expect to see Hot Chip this year?
"Not at South By South West this year but..." [listen to full answer]
Who is the 'Monkey with the miniature cymbal' in 'Over And Over'?
"It comes from the..." [listen to full answer]
You're giving single 'Made In The Dark' away for free. Were you inspired by Radiohead?
"I kinda gonna be a great thing..." [listen to full answer]
Are there any ambitions outside of music?
"I'd love to do something with comics in the future..." [listen to full answer]
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