Mad Planet is a Los Angeles-based foursome consisting of Cooper Gillespie (vocals/bass), Greg Gordon (drums/sequences), Tony Crouse (guitars) and Monica Olive (keys). The self-titled EP, produced by Ethan Allen (The 88, Tricky, Gram Rabbit) departs slightly from the band’s trip-hop roots exposing layers of pulsating bass lines, sultry guitars and punchy drums which allow Gillispie’s sultry vocals to float effortlessly above.
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The lead track from the Mad Planet EP, Pieces of You, has won “Best Electronic Song” in the Malibu Music Awards and has also been nominated for “Best Alternative Song” by the Hollywood Music and Media Awards.
In 2010, the band’s debut album, All Elephants (2010), was a soulful exploration of loss and heartbreak that garnered the band critical acclaim and position in the CMJ Top 200 charts alongside bands such as Arcade Fire, Interpol and Of Montreal. Hot on the debut release’s heels, Mad Planet released the Gliese 581g EP which propelled them into touring throughout North America sharing the stage with the likes of Foster the People, Gram Rabbit and He’s My Brother She’s My Sister.
The Mad Planet EP is available now for purchase via the bands website at: http://madplanetmusic.com/music.cfm
