Postcard from CMJ: AACT RRAISER

We checked in with some of our favorite artists during this year's CMJ music marathon.

Hailing from Oslo, the electronic bass duo AACT RRAISER, with its melodic and danceable beats, was one band on our hit list this CMJ fest.

Chris Puidokas: Fill in the blanks: My band is a _____ and my music is like _____.
Aact Rraiser: Our band is a duo and our music is like the techno afterlife.

CP: What's your favorite music video?
AR: "Tropical" by The Greeks

CP: Favorite non-musical sound?
AR: The sound of Saturn

CP: What's your spirit animal?
Markus: Tabby house cat
Adrian: Samoyed dog (Adrian)

CP: Do you freak out?
AR: We never freak out.

CP: Favorite thing to do when you're not playing music or listening to music?
AR: Drinking Chardonnay and reading about samurais

CP: What's one thing that you are obsessed with right now?
AR: Neo Geo

CP: What's your desert island disc?
AR: Astroburger/Monsters of Doom's Venus Beach/Lost on Venus

CP: What are you gonna be for Halloween this year?
Adrian: Aquaman
Markus: Unsexy vampire (Markus)

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