Icarus – They Are Not Like You (Icarus Motion Mix)

After a busy summer performing at key festivals such as Bestival, Ibiza Rocks, Boardmasters, Parklife and Lovebox, Icarus return with their Motion Mix ‘They Are Not Like You.’  This emotionally charged cut sees the brothers further evolving their craft, building on the sound they developed on ‘Home’. The Mix which was premiered by Pete Tong takes its name from Icarus’s favourite club in their hometown of Bristol, where they have played 6 times over the last 2 years.

‘They Are Not Like You’ kicks off with a simple looped refrain, after which we are slowly introduced to main vocal. Underpinning this hypnotic voice is an expansive production with its burbling distorted analogue bassline and their now trademark syncopated live percussion.   The result is one of their finest moments to date, further cementing their sound.  It will equally be at home on the dancefloor, as it will be on your earphones.

Icarus’s continuing surfeit of ideas is unsurprising given their background. Both played in bands (Ian on guitar, and Tom on bass) prior to becoming enamoured with production and DJing whilst studying music. Tom’s musical interests evolved from alternative rock to a wide spectrum of dance music (DJ Zinc’s Bingo Beats to 31 Records). Ian, meanwhile, was consumed by his older brother’s mixtapes and drum ‘n’ bass auteur LTJ Bukem. Those early influences have evolved with further inspiration sourced from the soundtrack stylings of Cliff Martinezand Hans Zimmer.