New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Toxic Avenger Official Website) French DJ and producer
Simon Delacroix, better known as The Toxic Avenger, produces music that speaks to the darkest depths of the imagination, fusing a chilling mix of pulsing electronic music and crime scene noir. Following the release of two buzzed-about singles last year, The Toxic Avenger has unleashed his first full-length album, ANGST, today via
Little Owl Recordings. Bursting with the sinister, genre-bending sound for which Delacroix is known, ANGST is now available on iTunes and all other digital retailers.
"a punchy, electro-pop hybrid with grand ambitions (that's nerd for "arena-ready"), welding together the Temper Trap's soldiering tempos and Phoenix's inescapable pop sensibilities"
- SPIN
Album track "3,2,1" is a thumping, ghostly track that offers a glimpse into Toxic's dark world with a shimmering ethereal breakdown. For a taste of Toxic's haunting signature sound, check out the "3,2,1" MP3 where it premiered with Consequence of Sound or here: http://bit.ly/LFEPIT
ANGST opens with "Nu 1553," an energetic track that takes listeners on a jolting ride with punctuating bursts of synth and an erratic beat. "Angst One" picks up right where the opening track leaves off before slowing into an eerie, unsettling swirl of strings that shriek with a sense of urgency and forewarning. "Alien Summer" is an electro-pop gem with airy guest vocals by
Annie floating above a pulsating dance beat. Vocal melodies shine on "Never Stop," with its infectious, anthem-like chorus hovering above layers of synth that cut through the silence like a knife. The North American version of ANGST also features special remixes of "3,2,1" by Beat Torrent and Equateur.
In addition to sharing stages with artists like Diplo, MSTRKRFT, Bloody Beetroots andCrystal Castles, The Toxic Avenger has made a name for himself remixing tracks byLadytron, Benny Benasi,
Chromeo and others. Stay tuned for more exciting news from The Toxic Avenger as he spreads his reign of terror across the US!
