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Nah, it’s not a quaint little east-european car. Rather, it’s a quaint icelandic band heading on it’s way towards stardom, at least in their home country, and you just might start hearing about them elsewhere soon. Formed by two fellows who’d played together and apart in the local indie scene for years with little recognition, it started out as an experimental-electronic band. They released the album “Moment of Truth” in 2001 and their song “Superman” got considerable airplay. By 2004 they’d picked up more members and were radically changing their style. Since then they’ve attracted much attention for their live performances which more often than not involve the members stripping, champagne flowing and fireworks and glitter raining all over the place. And they are indeed a joy to watch.

Released by 12 Tonar in Iceland, they’ve nove attracted the attention of Southern Fried Records who are releasing their latest album in the UK.

Trabant is a somewhat unusual band. In 2004 they had the honor of playing at the president’s mansion, Bessastaðir, at a very fine and formal party for the president’s guests. This was released as the 4 song CD “Trabant á Bessastöðum” were they’re softer side mingles pleasantly with inane chatter and the tinkling of glasses. The fourth song is actually a thank you speech by the president himself. The latest album, “Emotional” sports a cover that won designer awards, and indeed it it eye-catching, with all of them stark naked, and many people have labelled them a homosexual band because of this.

I decided to have my first shot at an interview here, and Trabant came to the rescue by allowing me to send them some questions which they promptly answered. Thank god they had the sense to answer my yes/no questions with something more.

Noisedfisk: How did the band come about?
Trabant: It was formed originally in 1999 by Doddi(drums) and Viddi(guitar/bass), and with the release of our first album (Moment of Truth 2001), the band was born. With Raggi vocals, Hlynur keyboards, and then later Gísli Galdur DJ.

Noisedfisk: What’s with the champage?
Trabant: Well, it´s partytime everytime if you pop open a bottle of bubbly, and so it´s partytime for us on stage; it´s all a part of making the world a little more colorful and sexy

Noisedfisk: Are you guys flaming gays?
Trabant: You just have to find out for yourselves; just look deep into your hearts, and find that little soft,fluffy,tender spot…and push it.

Noisedfisk: Don’t you ever get thrown out of venues for indecent exposure?
Trabant: No…..usually people never ever get enough….even when playing the presidential palace gig in Iceland; lot´s of bubbly and dance there! Nice folks.

Noisedfisk: How did you evolve from an experimental electronic duo to this sweaty glimmering party band that you now are?
Trabant: It´s survival skills. Evolution from NO party to party ON.

Noisedfisk: You make any money out of this stuff?
Trabant: Always….we just got our first pool table fitted into our studio, and we will now practise our pool skills along with making more hits for
our next album. On the other hand; musicians should never ever touch money.

Noisedfisk: When is the next album due?
Trabant: Not yet, first we will release Emotional in the UK this summer, and tour some more. Then we can talk about the next album. We have, on the other hand, started to make new material.

Noisedfisk: Any plans on touring scandinavia?
Trabant: We don´t have a tour planned there, but we will be in Copenhagen on the 18th of august…..other gigs can turn up any time, so check our website for updated news at trabant.is.

Noisedfisk: What bands/artists could be said to be an inspiration for trabant?
Trabant: Prince, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, ESG + millions of others…..

Noisedfisk: What do you want noisedfisk readers to know about trabant?
Trabant: We´re there for your every need….exept money.

Noisedfisk: What don’t you want noisedfisk readers to know about trabant?
Trabant: That we have 13 BIG secrets.

Check out their official site: www.trabant.is
mp3’s:
Trabant - Maria (clip)
Trabant - Nasty Boy (clip)
Trabant - Enter Spacebar (Full version)

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