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"Sexy, haunting and deliciously danceable" - In The Mix
"Overflowing with ideas and sonic delights" - Time Off
“If I said that you had a nice katana, would you hold it against me?†Anonymous
My Ninja Lover are as stealthy and sexy as their name suggests. Having emerged from the multifarious music scene of Brisbane, Australia, the trio draw from years of experience, converting past forays into a brand new blend of sultry sonics and brazen beats. Equal parts seductive and vigorous, the MNL sound is a constantly evolving enigma.
While the band might be relatively new on the scene, the individual members are already more than accomplished. Manta Ray and Porl DeVille toured for years as part of nationally acclaimed band Zephyr Timbre, with many a large-scale event under their belt: Big Day Out, Livid, Falls Festival and Homebake to name a few. Porl has also worked with Chris Buckridge in the celebrated 90s outfit Trace Element. Collectively, they have toured with and supported the likes of Jamiroquai, Ben Harper, Michael Franti, Nelly Furtado, Hybrid and Moby.
Blending sensual and melodic sounds into a mix of downbeats, breaks and drum ‘n bass, MNL have been likened to Kosheen, Lamb and Moloko although drawing straight comparisons is an exercise in futility. With femme fatale Manta Ray on vocals, Porl Deville and Chris Buckridge pull the band together with their unique instrumental stylings. The result is an idiosyncratic flow of vocal-driven tracks that set a new direction in electronica. It’s an amazing live experience, but it sounds great on record as well. It’s not for posers; it’s for music lovers.
From the get go the band started at a sprint, carving out a niche for their new identity. After they were voted the winner of the 2004 Nokia Connecting Beats competition for the standout track 2 x 2, they were whisked away to London with a mastered demo. This debut EP, dubbed Silk and Daggers, would go on to achieve local success, being added to national radio station Triple J, reaching 2 on the iTunes Electronica chart, and also winning the Q Music award for its single, Tin Cat.
My Ninja Lover are intent on furthering their musical grip beyond the sunny shores of Australia. Chris Buckridge, now a stealth member, has set up a sister studio in Amsterdam, a prime position to both influence and be influenced by the most forward thinking of music makers.
As a live act, My Ninja Lover are simply magnetic. Their energetic sets have made them highly sought after on a global level and as such, they’ve played alongside both local and international piers including Crazy Penis, Pendulum, The Drummatic Twins, Pepe Deluxe and Kosheen. Keeping their shows vibrant and fresh, they continue to collaborate with different guest musicians, meaning no two performances are ever the same.
Right now, Ninja things are steadily on the rise. What is certain is that a set of 2 X 2 remixes (featuring reinterpretations from Tommy Trash, Scott Hopkins and Jono Fernandez) and a new follow-up EP will be released in 2007. So keep yourself ready for more beats, more breaks, more collaboration and more sass and sexiness from Australia’s most dangerous new band…
MY NINJA LOVER - TIN CAT
Video directed by Conan Fitzpatrick, 2006
