When Purity Ring came on the scene in early 2011, it was if they had materialized from the ether: Who was the Canadian duo capable for these warped vocals, trap beats, and otherworldly synths? Were Megan James and Corin Roddick forest spirits or actual humans?
Well now it's 2012, and Purity Ring has grown from an unknown band dropping single MP3s to hungry bloggers, to releasing its excellent debut LP, Shrines — not to mention that great new remix of "Belispeak" with Danny Brown. Along the way, the band has become a must-see live act, and had countless others emulate its pitch-shifted pop. We caught up with Megan to talk about her thrift-loving style, Canadian stereotypes, and the difference between a beanie and a toque.
When Purity Ring came on the scene in early 2011, it was if they had materialized from the ether: Who was the Canadian duo capable for these warped vocals, trap beats, and otherworldly synths? Were Megan James and Corin Roddick forest spirits or actual humans?
Well now it's 2012, and Purity Ring has grown from an unknown band dropping single MP3s to hungry bloggers, to releasing its excellent debut LP, Shrines — not to mention that great new remix of "Belispeak" with Danny Brown. Along the way, the band has become a must-see live act, and had countless others emulate its pitch-shifted pop. We caught up with Megan to talk about her thrift-loving style, Canadian stereotypes, and the difference between a beanie and a toque.