Album Notes

Mad Planet is a Los Angeles-based duo made up of Greg Gordon former drummer for the Fugazi-style punk outfit the Nervous Return and Cooper Gillespie former front woman and bass player for the X-influenced rock band Bang Sugar Bang. Both formed Mad Planet in order to stretch in new directions different from their normal musical styles.

Their music is about love and life. The band’s sound is a modern and eclectic mix of hip hop beats, rock, jazz, and soundtrack music tied together by beautiful aching melodies. Full of rhythm and poetry, Mad Planet’s debut album All Elephants assimilates their primary sonic inspirations, Portishead, Massive Attack, and the Cure, while digging deep into a soulful exploration of loss and heartbreak.

According to Cooper, “this album is a journey from the darkness to the light. It’s the contrast between sorrow and joy that gives life its fullness and beauty. You can only know where you want to go by evaluating where you’ve been. Without getting lost in the shadows, I wouldn’t know what a gift it is to live in the light again.”

Mad Planet is currently demo-ing songs for their sophomore album. They plan to release it early next spring. They are also looking forward to touring this summer.

"Look out Portishead, because LA based trip hop duo Mad Planet is hot on your heels with some fresh new ambient electronica, and were getting excited."
Metromix