Australian Electronic Dance Music Duo Knife Party
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If you’re a fan of electronic dance music, then you’re probably familiar with Knife Party, the Australian duo who are responsible for some of the most infectious EDM anthems out there. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the duo’s career, their best tracks, and what the future might hold for them.
Who are Knife Party?
Knife Party is an Australian electronic dance music duo consisting of Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, both of whom are also members of the drum and bass band Pendulum. The duo was formed in late 2010 after Swire and McGrillen’s departure from Pendulum. Their first EP, 100% No Modern Talking, was released on 25 October 2011. The group’s second EP, Rage Valley, was released on 22 May 2012 and reached number one on the Beatport charts within 24 hours of release.
What is their music like?
Since forming in 2011, Australian electronic dance music duo Knife Party have released a handful of EPs and singles that have spanned the gamut of the EDM spectrum, from dubstep and Drum & Bass to electro house and progressive house. Their debut album, ‘Behaving Badly’ peaked at #2 on the ARIA charts and #3 on the UK Dance Albums chart, cementing their place as one of the most popular EDM acts in the world.
Knife Party’s music is characterized by its heavy basslines, catchy melodies and tight production values. Their sound has evolved over the years, but their ability to craft catchy, danceable tunes has remained constant. Whether you’re a fan of dubstep, Drum & Bass, electro house or progressive house, there’s something for everyone in Knife Party’s catalog.
What are their biggest hits?
Australian electronic dance music duo Knife Party has released two studio albums, one mix album, and eleven singles.
Their hits include “Antidote”, which peaked at number one on the Swedish Singles Chart, and “LRAD”, which reached number two on the UK Dance Chart. Other popular songs include ” Bonfire”, “Begin Again”, and ” Internet Friends”.
Where do they come from?
Australian electronic dance music duo Knife Party were formed in 2008 by two members of the drum and bass band Pendulum, Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen. The duo’s debut EP, 100% No Modern Talking, was released in 2011. They have released two studio albums, Abandon Ship (2014) and Knife Party (2016).
What is their story?
Australian electronic dance music duo Knife Party is comprised of Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, both of whom are also members of the drum and bass band Pendulum. The duo formed in 2011, and their debut album ‘Welcome to the Party’ was released in 2012.
Their music has been described as “a mix of styles ranging from electro house to dubstep”, and has been compared to that of Skrillex and Deadmau5. Knife Party has performed at various music festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Reading & Leeds, and Creamfields.
