New Interview: Dan Black On Paris, Senegal And Dysfunctional Bands

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According to the BBC, Dan Black makes something called "Wonky Pop." What's Wonky Pop? Think of it as genre-bending, dance-friendly electro-pop—much like the music of Little Boots, La Roux, Sam Sparro and New Young Pony Club—that happens to be currently emanated from similarly themed club nights in London.

As for Black, this particular British singer/producer has recently been making a big noise outside of the Wonky Pop scene with his song "Symphonies," which combines the always fun ingredients of hip-hop drums and classical strings.

With all this hype, we had to find out more about this enigmatic new artist. In this episode of "The 5," Black talks about his adopted hometown of Paris and the attitudinal similarities between Parisians and New Yorkers. He also muses on the role computers play in the way he shapes, creates and records his music, recalls an amazing trip to Senegal and waxes nostalgic about his time in dysfunctional bands.

Check out Dan Black's episode of "The 5."

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