Holy Ghost!

“Dynamics”, a second album

interview by JULIANA BALESTIN
portrait by SHAUN HARTAS

 

In a musical landscape filled with exhausted sound, Holy Ghost!’s Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser emerge with their own distinct mix of dance, electro, and disco. Following a tour with New Order, the band will release their sophomore album Dynamics this September. Members of famed indie label DFA, Holy Ghost! offers a fresh perspective on music that belongs to the night and the dance floor.

JULIANA BALESTIN — How would you describe the Holy Ghost! sound?
HOLY GHOST! — That’s the hardest question. Most of our references come from dance music in some form. But I don’t think we have that much in common with contemporary dance music.

JULIANA BALESTIN — Right now you guys are preparing to tour with New Order?
HOLY GHOST! — Yes. They’re a big inspiration and we were honored to be asked….