Makeup and Vanity Set has been around for a long damned time. He may not be the only guy doing the 80’s electro revivalism thing, but you can bet he’s been around a lot longer than even the most famous names in that field. From the glitchy chiptune dance of his earliest works to the deliciously schlocky dance that came later, and even the ridiculously dedicated locals-tribute dance in between, we’ve seen a lot of faces from a guy known for wearing a ski mask at his performances. The entire weight of that history can be felt on HIT TV, a collection of songs composed for a bloodstained purple-and-red online series of the same name. The ambition of the project lands with both feet solidly on the ground, and it seriously stands up there with the best neon dreamwave you’re likely to hear.
Even if you don’t happen to have the Miami strip right outside your door, any nighttime drive with the windowns down will do just fine. –Austin Phy