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Studio Killers band members Cherry, Dyna Mink, and Goldie Foxx

One Of The Coolest Bands In The World Gets Almost No Love

I’m putting an end to that right now! If you’ve never heard of Studio Killers and you love electronic dance music, your life will change forever after this. This amazing band has only 340,512 subscribers on YouTube and with their single  “Party Like It’s Your Birthday” which dropped on June 8th of last year being their first in four years, more people need to be aware of one of the coolest musical acts there is.

The “Band Members” Are Amazing

Studio Killers bandmates, Cherry, Dyna Mink, and Goldie Foxx

Photo via Instagram/ @studio_killers

Much like the Gorillaz and Vocaloids, Studio Killers are an animated and sometimes computer generated band. The tagline for the band is  “No one knows where they came from; one day they were just here staring back at us through our high definition flat screens. They are however an electronic audio visual collective comprised of Cherry, Goldie Foxx and Dyna Mink.

They have brought these characters to life through their social media pages, wild music videos, and even YouTube Vlogs! No one knows who actually gives Cherry her singing voice, however there is speculation that Teemu Brunilla of The Crash lended his voice to breathe life into their songs!

Their Aesthetic Is Everything

Gif of Chubby Cherry from Studio Killers

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Music Videos and vlogs from Studio Killers are as visually pleasing as they are out there, and trust me, they’re really out there. Animated bands have the ability to create some seriously weird and striking music videos, and Studio Killers are no exception.

Though a bit on the raunchy side, the music video for “Ode to The Bouncer” is one of the coolest pieces of media ever. Geometric shapes and neon colors are a staple of their videos and it matches the vibe of their songs perfectly! Their video for Jenny stands out as one of their best, especially because of the jump from CGI to a more traditional animation.

Cherry Is The BFF We All Want

Cherry from Studio Killers

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Okay, yes, she’s a fictional character, but she is an icon. Sassy, fashionable, and a little bit nerdy, she would be the perfect best friend!

She is body positive and a feminist icon, making reference to the notable feminist and activist Simone De Beauvoir in their satirical song “All Men Are Pigs”.

She has also fallen in love with her best friend, Jenny , and haven’t we all been there? “I wanna ruin our friendship, we should be lovers instead” is something most of us could have related to at least once in our lives.

Their Lyrics Are Smart, Catchy, and Fun

Studio Killers singer Cherry dressed as Princess Leia

Photo via Instagram/ @studio_killers

Whoever writes lyrics for Studio Killers is on top of their game and always on point. From smart literary references like namedropping Friderich Nietzsche in a line about being nihilistic towards the idea of love in “Funky At Heart” to an entire song loosely based around greek gods Eros and Apollo, aptly named Eros and Apollo .

They have some seriously beautiful lines as well especially,  “Who is in your heart now? When Leonard Cohen is singing “Hallelujah” from “Who’s in Your Heart Now.”

The ballad Grande Finale is one of the greatest love songs ever written; simple, to the point, but perfectly capturing the essence of falling in love when you least expect it. Everyone deserves to end up with a love that makes them feel all the emotions this song describes.

If you want music that will make you feel, think, and dance the night away, add Studio Killers to your summer playlist.

Their entire first album, self-titled Studio Killers, is only 40 minutes long.  Whoever is behind the band are a seriously talented group of people. If you liked what you heard, be sure to support them and hopefully, new music will be on the way soon. Be sure to also follow their social media pages for more awesome content!

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