Indie Pop Duo & Songwriting Collaborators; Known for "Mondo" & "This Head I Hold"; Grammy-Nominated Songwriters
Electric Guest Biography
Electric Guest is a Los Angeles-based indie pop band formed by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Asa Taccone and drummer Matthew Compton. The group originated when Taccone met Compton after renting a room previously occupied by Brian Burton in a house shared by musicians. Compton, then a session drummer, began collaborating with Taccone, and Burton encouraged them to develop their music into an album. The band's name was inspired by an older woman's comment to Taccone, referring to him as "an electric guest of the universe."
While working on projects associated with Saturday Night Live, including songs for The Lonely Island and soundtracks for the films "Hot Rod" and "MacGruber," Taccone and Compton developed Electric Guest's debut album with Burton as producer. Their blend of funk, soul, soft rock, disco, and pop was showcased on "Mondo." The band gained recognition, including a feature on MTV's Artists to Watch list, and built a fan base with songs such as "This Head I Hold" and "Oh Devil."
Electric Guest toured in support of their debut and later released the single "Dear to Me," which appeared on their second album, "Plural," produced by Lars Stalfors. The duo has also co-written for Cold War Kids and collaborated with Carly Rae Jepsen on her song "Feels Right." Their third album, "Kin," produced with Stalfors, included singles "More" and "Dollar." Across "Mondo," "Plural," and "Kin," Electric Guest has accumulated significant streaming numbers.
In addition to their work with the band, both members have established careers as collaborators and composers. Taccone is a songwriter and producer with credits for artists such as Portugal. The Man, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Weeknd. He is a frequent collaborator with The Lonely Island, contributing to their work on Saturday Night Live and various films, as well as composing for television series including "American Dad!" and "Portlandia." Taccone is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer with experience across pop, film, television, and theater. Compton is recognized for his work as a film and television composer.
The band's fourth album, "10K," references a $10,000 loan Taccone received from a mentor when he moved to Los Angeles, which enabled him to pursue music full time. The group signaled their return with the single "Play Your Guitar," recorded in a collaborative, do-it-yourself style with contributions from producer Cole MGN, Kacy Hill, and Emmett Kai. Electric Guest has expanded its presence as a live act, performing at headlining shows, supporting national touring artists such as Portugal. The Man, and appearing at major music festivals including Life Is Beautiful, Sound on Sound, and Sea.Hear.Now. With a sound that continues to evolve and a catalog spanning more than a decade, Electric Guest maintains a presence in the indie pop and alternative music scene.
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