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FRIGID ARMADILLO | Redolent Radio Episode 137 Subscribe to REDOLENT: Follow REDOLENT Social Media: Buy REDOLENT at: This week’s episode is hosted by talented South African duo FRIGID ARMADILLO with their unpredictable, innovative and quirky sound. Siyabulela (Siya) Buhlungu and Lebo Luchela began making music together in varsity when Siya accidentally left a project on Lebo’s laptop. What started as a pass time became the catalyst for a complete change in career trajectory for Lebo who quips it was Siya that inspired the drastic change. For Siya the love of music was belated. “I wasn’t into music as a child. I stumbled across it,” he recalls. The pair was brought together by their love for Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Dubstep and EDM although Lebo couldn’t resist the enigmatic influence of Kanye West. Siya sums it up best in saying “our music is a fusion of everything we’ve listened to.” The growing pains of seeking a signature style have seen Frigid tow the lines of genius and absurdity explaining, “We consciously toned down on the quirkiness. We’ve become committed to the quality of the final product and making our music relatable.” The challenge comes in maintaining ones personality whilst upholding good standards. “We’re not as creative as we used to be but we are more pragmatic. Experience and knowledge take you steps forward,” they confess. When it’s all set and done Frigid Armadillo wants to be remembered as timeless and influential. “We want people to be like ‘wow, those guys were different’.” It’s only a matter of time before the curious pair with a peculiar name make a seismic change in the South African tech and mainstream house fraternity. Enjoy this Deep Afro Journey with FRIGID ARMADILLO including their latest release Colours on Redolent! TRACKLIST 01. Frigid Armadillo - Penga (Madmotormiquel Remix) - Unreleased 02. Masuda Feat. Natasha_MD - Thando Lwam' 03. Casis and Son of Dennis - ID [ID Label] 04. Da Capo and Moojo - Secret ID 05. Frigid Armadillo - Colours [Redolent Music] 06. Meith & Kreative Nativez Feat. Mumba Yachi - Amano 07. MÖRDA & Oscar Mbo Feat. Murumba Pitch - Mohigan Sun 08. Tekniq - Kibuka 09. Massh & Ninae - Hold Me Down 10. Aluku Rebels & Frigid Armadillo - Harmony of Three Unreleased 11. Valexx Feat. Tabia - Nguewe (Da Africa Deep Remix) Q&A: Sum up this podcast in 10 words: • Bounce • Melody • Moody • Afro • Cool as Frigid • Emotional • Atmospheric • Spiritual • Fun • Gems What’s your personal favourite track on it? “Everything played here has a nice rich flavour of sounds and movement but if we had to pin it to a single record it would have to be our own; “Frigid Armadillo - Colours“ What’s the special ingredient in this mix? Some unreleased material to keep the pallets interested for more. Where did you record the set? Recorded at our studio in Centurion, South Africa #music #podcast #electronicmusic #frigidarmadillo #colours #djchus #lasantamusic #deephouse #afrohouse
