December 1, 2009

Dave 1 / Chromeo (CAN)

David Macklovitch aka “Dave 1″, who together with Patrick Gemayel aka “P-Thugg” forms the electrofunk duo Chromeo might not be considered as “up-and-coming artists”. But we wanted to support the folks who worked really hard to bring him over to Stockholm by offering them our services. And let’s face it, it’s pretty awesome to have had half of Chromeo stay in the room.

Who are you and what do you do? Do you consider yourself creative and if so, in what way?
I’m Dave 1 from Chromeo. When I’m not working on my doctorate, I’m one half of an electrofunk band. I pay homage to the music I grew up listening to – that’s as creative as I can get, given that I don’t really believe in creation.

What was your reason for visiting Stockholm, and what happened while you were here?
I was doing a DJ gig. There for barely a night.

How did you like the room, and what do you think about the Creators Inn by Elvine concept?
The room was great! There’s nothing like getting off a long, dreadful cross-Atlantic flight (with a stop-over) and settling in a cosy suite – with a bathroom that’s larger than the one I have home. The design was great and it was fun seeing what the previous guests had left behind.

Any tips and recommendations for future guests? Did you include anything on the map?
I didn’t have a chance to include anything on the map. Only recommendations: some water bottles.

What’s creativity to you?
Bricolage.

What’s next? / Anything else you want to add?
Our new album out this summer. Oh and big up to all the graf writers. That’s our background too.

After spending the last couple of years in support of their triumphant Fancy Footwork album, Chromeo teamed up with Green Label Sound to offer a sneak peak of their upcoming musical odyssey, and their first original song since 2007: the heroic, guitar-laded, disco masterpiece “Night by Night.”

Click here to download Chromeo’s latest single “Night by Night” for free