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The Anthem of the Indie-Electro Era: Simian Mobile Disco's "Hustler"

: Guest vocals from New York singer Char Johnson provide a cool, detached swagger. Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler (Original Mix)

Before they became champions of analog techno, and Jas Shaw were two-thirds of the indie band Simian . When the band split in 2005, the duo pivoted to the DJ booth, unintentionally helping ignite the mid-noughties "bloghouse" and indie-electro explosion. While many remember them for the Justice remix of "Never Be Alone" , it was the Original Mix of "Hustler" that solidified their status as electronic heavyweights. A Heavyweight Debut The Anthem of the Indie-Electro Era: Simian Mobile

Part of the song's lasting legacy stems from its two distinct, often controversial music videos: Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler (Version 1) (2007) While many remember them for the Justice remix

: Starting as a heavy late-night workout, the track’s acid levels rise until it dissolves into a "raw electronic riot".