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In spring 1997, Matthew Chicoine, aka Recloose made contact with techno pioneer Carl Craig, by way of a now legendary ‘demo on rye’ sandwich. This tired story has been referenced to death, and we’d all prefer not to revisit the details. Instead, let’s focus on what it led to- the near immediate signing of Recloose to Planet E and the beginning of a promising musical career for one very talented individual.
Recloose’s musical roots trace back to eight years of studying music and playing jazz saxophone, later shifting his focus to the art of mixing, cutting and dicing vinyl whilst at college in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His eclectic DJ sets, which were first heard on college radio, have led Recloose to become an in-demand DJ, playing at clubs and festivals around the world.
Having spent time performing as a turntablist for both Carl Craig’s Innerzone Orchestra, and the more esoteric Uri Caine ensemble, Recloose’s musical activities have always been remarkably diverse. This sonic liberalism, and ensuing trans-global travel, have provided Recloose with an impeccable musical palette to work from.
Since the fateful meeting with Carl Craig, Recloose has developed into a true standout of Detroit’s musical litter. The past 6 years have seen a number of groundbreaking 12”s released, a mix CD for Belgian label Eskimo, and a host of remixes for the likes of Herbert, Towa Tei, MJ Cole and Clara Hill. Recloose, consistently gathering musical momentum, released his debut album ‘Cardiology’ on Planet E / !K7 in 2002, to large critical acclaim.
On a trip to Wellington, New Zealand in 2000, where he performed as part of the city’s international jazz festival, Recloose fell in love with the people, and country itself, and following the release of Cardiology, embarked on the lengthy process of relocating himself and studio to the Kapiti Coast.
Summer 2004, saw the return of Recloose, turning an electrifying performance at the Movement festival in Detroit. Fans and media alike indulged in a rare and very special treat, the new sound of Recloose, (that is likely to dominate his second album ‘Hiatus On The Horizon’).
Currently Recloose resides in the fertile pastures of New Zealand. The burgeoning musical scene of Wellington has offered fresh inspiration to a mind already brimming with talent.
Besides being happily in love, with a young prodigy to nurture, and holding a residency at the sophisticated ‘Matternhorn’ bar in Wellington, Recloose has been busy putting the finishing touches to ‘Hiatus On The Horizon’ due for release on Peacefrog in Spring 2005.
‘Hiatus On The Horizon’ promises to be an album of modern electronic excellence. Encompassing live instrumentation, soul-fuelled vocals, and featuring many of Wellington’s established and rising musicians, Recloose manages to maintain his Detroit roots, exposing a new thread to the ever evolving story...
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