Stay+
Stay+ or Stay Positive | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | short films, dance, experimental |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | RAMP Recordings, Double Denim Records |
| Members | Matt Farthing DEERHEAD |
| Past members | Moses Gold |
| Website | stay |
Stay+, Stay Positive or Stay Plus (formerly Christian AIDS) is an electronic music and video duo presumed to be based in Manchester. They are known for releasing music videos with controversial themes and a caustic humour. They also maintain an element of anonymity around their work, choosing to release only limited press shots, interviews and details about members. One example saw a balloon artist take their place for a Radio 1 interview.[1] They list David Lynch and Modeselektor among their inspirations.
Their video for "Young Luv" features BBC coverage of the 2011 Royal Wedding with Kate removed from the proceedings due to being trapped in a car.[2]
Visuals
Stay+ are unique in that they have a band member, DEERHEAD, who deals purely with visuals. He works under the pseudonym DEERHEAD[3] and is responsible for all of the band's videos and performs live alongside Matt Farthing. DEERHEAD has directed music videos for numerous other bands including The Good Suns and Run Toto Run.
In August 2011 on BBC Radio 1, the band were the first in the world to do a live radio broadcast with synchronised live visuals streamed from the internet[4], streaming some layers of audio over radio and some with the video.
On the 19th March 2012, the band announced through their Facebook page that the first track on their debut album will be an 18-minute short film by DEERHEAD entitled 'The Buzzer' [5] and the album will be distributed as a 50" QR code. [6]
Moses Gold
Moses Gold worked with the band in its first year, touring as a live vocalist. Noted performances include MIDI Festival, The Great Escape and their BBC Radio 1 Session for Huw Stephens.
He is now working on solo material - his debut song Luvsick premiered on Drowned in Sound in March 2012.
Discography
According to their website [7]
- Stay+ (2011) 7" single (as Christian AIDS)
- Fever (2011) 12" single and digital
- Dandelion (2011) 10" single and digital
- Fuck Christian AIDS (2012) digital EP
- Guardian (2012) digital single
- Arem (2012) 50" physical download, 12" vinyl, digital [8]
Name controversy
The collective was forced to change their name after a cease and desist letter from the Christian Aid charity.[9] Stay Positive was the name of their first release [10].
References
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jly6j
- ^ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12249-young-luv/
- ^ http://www.deerhead.cx
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012w77h
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ohdpBygKzmE
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/staystaystay
- ^ http://www.stay.cx/Stay+_audio.html
- ^ http://stay.cx/arem/
- ^ http://www.nme.com/news/christian-aids/57491
- ^ http://doubledenimrecords.bigcartel.com/product/christian-aids-stay-+-7-pre-order