MSTRKRFT @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Hard and dark techno.

Grade: 90

Comment: One part Death From Above 1979 and one part Girls Are Short combine to form MSTRKRFT, a remixing electronic duo. They did some interesting takes on indie rock tunes, like Metric's "Monster Hospital", and got the audience moving and shaking.

Achievement of Rock 'n' RollExpectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed ourpants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69:Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: S
Pronounciation: S
Stage Presence: S
Stage Banter: N
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:  There are some DJs out there who have the ability to work well with the crowd without the use of a microphone; MSTRKRFT don't quite have that ability. There was little to no interaction with the audience. Thankfully, those in attendance didn't seem to care.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: S
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: E
Organization:E
Audience Participation: S
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Some artists try to remix rock songs into techno/house and the results are disastrous. MSTRKRFT do it beautifully. They take songs, morph them into someting else and create an entirely new way of thinking about them. Their bass beats are hard enough to get people moving, but not so hard that they sound demonic.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: E
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: These guys are likely in for a big year and they have the right look for success. Both Jesse F. Keeler and Al-P were clad in stylish duds and played it extremely cool while they made the crowd go wild.