Lunatic Calm

• Genre: Beats & Breaks
• Hometown: London

About

A head-turning tech-break sensation who came to fruition in the late '90s, Lunatic Calm pilfers the Prodigy's riotous attitude, the hip-hop sensibilities of The Crystal Method and the guitar-rock readiness of Curve. Prolific remixers whose credits include such artists as Hurricane #1, Pitchshifter, Black Grape and Meat Katie, this trio's sound has been featured in the films The Matrix and Arlington Road in addition to soundtracks for such Sony Playstation games as "X-Games Pro-Boarder" and "FIFA 2000." Sleek electronic effects slide through chunky breaks and deafening basslines as sliced-and-diced vocal hooks bounce off of funky guitar riffs. Try to keep your head still.

- Melissa Piazza