Summer 2009 will see London-based autoKratz release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Animal’, a record which will see them stake their undeniable claim as electronic music royalty. This extremely significant LP follows the success of autumn 2008’s acclaimed mini album ‘Down & Out In Paris & London’ and looks set to solidify the bands position as one of Europe’s most exciting new prospects.

This 11 track record will be released on pioneering Parisian label Kitsuné (Digitalism, Klaxons, Simian Mobile Disco & La Roux), a stable in which David and Russell autoKratz have found themselves very much at home. ‘Animal’ will be supported by a single release, the massive ‘Always More’ (with dancefloor destroying remixes coming from Yuksek & Shadow Dancer).

The album includes the infectious summer anthem ‘Stay The Same’, the driving and relentless ‘Can’t Get Enough’ and the epic ‘Speak In Silence’, all combining to create a remarkable collection of tracks with variety and depth, justifying the bands standing as the flag bearers of the new wave of British electronic music.

Since first storming onto the scene last year, autoKratz have swiftly established a reputation for their distinctly different releases which harbour infectious bass hooks, addictive vocals and compulsive beats & bleeps. ‘Animal’ however does much more, as the duo explore their songwriting craft further, to create an extremely innovative record.

The band have so far received immense support across the board, finding spots on the playlists of Pete Tong, Annie Mac and Steve Lamacq, whilst receiving club support from the likes of Tiga, Erol Alkan and Brodinski.

Their formidable live shows across the globe have seen them become a highly sought-after breakthrough prospect, with the band enjoying ecstatic responses at festivals across Europe including Glastonbury, Lowlands & Pukkelpop. The album is to be released as the band embark on a hectic touring schedule with a brand new live show. The autoKratz set combines their trademark rock and roll energy with their remarkably distinctive electro sound – a recipe which has seen them touted as the most significant live electronic act to have emerged in recent years.

Of the album, David says, “as a record, it’s unique and its personal. It captured an energy which I think is genuinely exciting and reflective of who we are as people.” Russell feels a similar sense of accomplishment: “We were so keen to create something out of the ordinary, something people might not expect. The result is songs about us that we hope have a real impact on people.”

The duo are inspired by Daft Punk, Kraftwerk and Underworld and have enjoyed success through remixes for like likes of Fischerspooner and La Roux, touring alongside the likes of Digitalism and Underworld. With ‘Animal’, autoKratz have undoubtedly embarked on an ascension that will, as NME sugested “nudge them into the big league”.