The Slew is a multinational rock-influenced electronic music project consisting of Canadian turntablist Kid Koala, American producer Dynomite D, and Australian rock musicians Chris Ross and Myles Heskett, formerly of the band Wolfmother."The Slew’s Monster-Rock Mash Turns Turntablism to 11". Wired, September 22, 2009."The Slew / Rise Ashen Babylon Nightclub, Ottawa ON September 7". Exclaim!, By Daniel Sylvester Sep 08, 2010
History
The group first came together in 2005, when Kid Koala and Dynomite D were approached to compose music for the soundtrack to a documentary film by filmmaker Jay Rowlands."Kid Koala reimagines heavy rock with the Slew".San Francisco Weekly, By Dave Pehling Sep 23 2009 The film eventually fell through, but the group continued to collaborate on music, and released an album, 100%, in 2009,"Kid Koala Presents The Slew – 100%". inthemix.com.au, December 10, 2009. which features an "oddly fascinating blend of funky samples and vintage rockism" as well as some uncredited, possibly sampled vocals." The Slew 100%". AllMusic Review by Rick Anderson The album includes several tracks that were first featured in different form on the 2006 Kid Koala album Your Mom's Favorite DJ.
The group went on a tour of nine cities to promote the album."The Slew 100%". Exclaim, By Vish Khanna Sep 29, 2009 The live shows were a combination of turntable work from the two DJs and high energy rock performance from the former Wolfmother members."The Slew plays truth or dare". Georgia Straight, Mike Usinger on June 23rd, 2010
In 2010, the Slew performed at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival."The Slew pushes it to 110% (6/29)". Consequences of Sound, by Karina Halle on July 01, 2010 Also in 2010, it was reported that the band was at work on a second album and had enlisted Mike Patton and Jon Spencer to contribute vocals."Kid Koala Enlists Mike Patton and Jon Spencer for Next Slew Album". Exclaim!, By Josiah Hughes Published Aug 05, 2010
Discography 100% (2009, Puget Sounds)
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