Crazy P: Keep your eyes open for a potential live tour early next year

Crazy P have secured themselves as firm favourites at parties not only in the UK but worldwide. Their accessible mix of dance, disco and pop that features in their performances go hand in hand with sun-drenched fields and massive crowds.

Their own soulful productions pack a punch but by no means is their version of pop cheesy, their tracks are executed with sophistication, especially when leading lady Danielle Moore shares a rendition on stage. 

The disco dons head to the Manchester's always on point Homoelectric on August 24th, alongside the likes of Little Boots, Shake Yer Dix and residents Will Tramp! and Jamie Bull. Having already created some unforgettable memories over the past few months, and with gigs pencilled in for the rest of summer, we thought it'd be the perfect time to catch up with them.

Here's what they had to say before they hit Wickerman a few days ago.

So you'll be joining us this year at The Wickerman Festival at the end of the month. How have you taken to the Scottish crowds in the past?

We used to tour in Scotland quite regularly with the full live band but the change of climate has meant we mainly do DJ gigs there now. We always have a great time and have established some great friends. It's a spirited connection we have.

What other festivals will you be gracing over the tail end of the summer?

We have Beacons Festival in Yorkshire, heading over to Sweden to a manor house in August then gigs here and there at the Scottish soul weekender, Majorca, Brazil, Barcelona...a few here and there

You've just come back from Croatia, how was it? Having been there since the start of the flourishing of the scene, how good is it to see the country grow as a destination for a very unique sense of partying?

The Garden Festival is the first of a series of beautifully intimate parties over the summer. It attracts a very diverse crowd age wise but have the same love of music and good times. It's not heavy and its both respectful and boisterous.

Superbly balanced and not for people who want to get off their rocker every night and chant bar songs. Croatia has a very turbulent history but its people are rich in love and are very humble. It's a real privilege to be part of the festival every year. Truly magical.

Where else in Europe are you off to or have you been recently?

Turkey, Valencia, Ibiza, Belgium, Barcelona, to be honest probably quicker to tell you where we haven't been. It's been pretty hectic but you know we wouldn't have it any other way as its inspiring to meet so many like minded people who are trying to make this world a better place by spreading peace and love - in this current climate it's so important to keep hold of that. There are a lot of great people we reach out to and it keeps you very open minded towards media coverage of the world.

There's a very tangible connection between the liveness of the music you make and then the energy you transmit on stage, with your productions always possessing this great warmth. Do you think it's this side of things that helps people relate to your music more than the more mechanical strains of dance music?

I think people love both. I think our music is more live obviously because we use live instruments and our music is more song based because of a dedicated front person. We would like to make more dance floor tracks too whilst obviously staying loyal to what we have always done. The lads can put their hands to most instruments, which allows us to experiment. The energy we have on stage is fuelled by our continued love of what we do. We are lucky.

What news can you let us in on the production front?

Well we have been very busy gigging over the summer but we have an album ready for early next year and we have remixes and collaborations on the go. It's just hard to keep on top of the more studio based stuff through travelling a lot but there'll be new productions out soon.

Clubs wise you've just played for Freeze in an open roof Church; how was that?!

Jim played there yes and he loved it. He said the venue was stunning and the promoters and crowds totally up for it. I think it's great that a lot of redundant beautiful buildings are being embraced for events like this. It takes them out of their comfort zone and makes for interesting parties.

Where else can we see you in the future?

After the summer it's back to clubland mainly with the sound system and DJs. Keep your eyes open for a potential live tour early next year 

And finally we've wangled a few things for the Wickerman next year, and we're giving you your own stage. Not only that Rufus from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures has turned up with unlimited amounts of cash and his time machine, so you can book any musician living or dead form any era to join you. Who gets to jam with Crazy P on your ultimate festival line up?

PRINCE!!! WOW, I'LL TELL ME MATES

See Crazy P doing their thing when they hit Homoelectric at FAC251 on Bank Holiday Sunday. Grab your tickets here.

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