Alice Glass and Ethan Kath might possibly be the coolest people in the rock scene right now. He makes intricate beats that sound like something from a demented Atari video game. She dresses “grandma chic” and screams androgynous-nothings into the microphone in a way that makes the boys and girls go crazy. Their latest self-titled album is something from a broken video game, or a robot national anthem. Needless to say, Crystal Castles have their own style.
Having created a storm with their debut in 2008, Crystal Castles are slowly but surely collecting fan base of electro and 8-bit lovers. Though they are a blast to watch and a ball to dance to, Crystal Castles may never be household names – video game soundtracks are not everyone’s cup of tea. However, Crystal Castles may soon be one of the world’s best, moderately kept secret. Check them out before they start playing them at Forever 21!