Blog: Consequence Of Sound

Hercules and Love Affair 's self-titled debut last year was something of a revelation. Andy Butler's wonderful disco-influenced project - which was primarily Butler in the studio, but a band for touring - felt like we'd finally found a dance party with a soul. We knew guest vocalist Antony Hegarty had a unique sound, and his collaborations with Björk and CoCoRosie taught us he had range, but no one expected him to be a dance floor sensation. Yet, that's what he became with "Blind" and "You Belong". Hercules and Love Affair is reminiscent of Moby's [...]