Cicada

Cicada is an electronic indie-dance band comprising Aaron Gilbert (also known as Mr Natural), Alex Payne, and Icelandic vocalist, Heidrun Bjornsdottir (formerly of Gloss and 4AD's Gus Gus). Their sound is catchy & direct - electronic pop with a touch of rock 'n' roll balls. To get the picture imagine Blondie jamming with Can, New Order and The Sugarcubes, The Cocteau Twins and Slowdive adding the sonics, with Daft Punk and Quincy Jones at the controls of Paisley Parks mixing desk.

Utilising live instruments and old skool synths, Cicada have turned into one of the most talked about electronic bands in the UK. Their remixing skills are also worth mentioning, with bands like Depeche Mode, New Order, Editors and 13 Senses seeking their help. Following the success of their self-titled debut (2006), Cicada are about to release their sophomore album Roulette on 25 May 2009 through Critical Mass, preceded by the single Metropolis on 18 May 2009.

Roulette Tracklist

1. Falling Rockets
2. Metropolis
3. One Beat Away
4. Talking
5. P Star
6. Executive (feat. Tom Smith of Editors)
7. Psycho Thrills
8. Love Don’t Come Easy
9. Green Light
10. Tears
11. Don’t Stare At The Sun
12. Tiad

http://www.myspace.com/cicada1
http://www.cicadamusic.com