Galia Durant and Carim Clasmann, who together form Psapp, seem to enjoy being contrary. Their music is stuffed full of memorable, friendly tunes with a nod to traditional songwriting, but all the rough edges have been left exposed.
Unashamed choruses proudly sit atop intricate, warm electronics, plucked violins, broken toy keyboards and microphones left in the rain. The oddest of sounds and fragmented melodies all jostle for space.
Beyond the noises, the squeaks and the downright excessiveness of it, there's more
to Psapp than just fun tinkering and hysteria. Psapp's lovelorn tunes tell tales of everyday insecurities with a refreshing honesty. And these simple sentiments somehow, through the music, become more than the sum of their parts.
Carim is a ridiculously talented producer, his judgment is impeccable and his technique utterly unique, perfectly complementing Galia's waywardness. With a production CV encompassing Einsturtzende Neubauten, Natacha Atlas and Susheela Raman, Carim makes a living producing, noise-making and mastering for other leftfield bods.
When they need a reliable pair of ears they go to The Fishtank Studio. Galia's singing and keyboard work conveys a comfortable intimacy, spreading over the disparate beats with a smoothness that could make butter jealous.
(Official Biography by Psapp)
Website: http://www.myspace.com/psapp
